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01 1955 Chevrolet Nomad with a modernized engine bay and chrome accents featuring a stunning black finish at Tri Five Nationals

2024 Tri- Five Nationals at Beech Bend Raceway

Tommy Lee Byrd

By Tommy Lee Byrd - Photography By The Author Regarding automotive events, every seasoned hot rodder can agree that things were better when car shows...

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Goodguys is Set to Fire Up Their 2025 Event Season in Scottsdale

In The Garage Media Staff

There have been a lot of great indoor car shows going on across the country, but we’re looking forward to getting back to the...

Modern Roddings New Products for 2025

In The Garage Media Staff

What’s New is Old Again Billet Specialties is excited to announce the release of its new valve cover adapters (PN 95025) designed specifically for small-block...

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Parting Shot — Resurfaced, Lil’ John Buttera’s 1932 Ford Three-Window Highboy Coupe

Brian Brennan

By Brian Brennan Lil’ John Buttera is no stranger to drag racing, Indycars, street machines, and street rods. He is no stranger to Modern Rodding,...

Steve Frisbie’s Custom 1933 Ford Cabriolet Journey

Dale Moreau

By Dale Moreau - Photography By The Author Steve Frisbie owns and operates Steve’s Auto Restorations (SAR) in Portland, Oregon. His love of cars harkens...

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Muscle Car Resurrection The Transformation of Russ Reiter’s 1966 Pontiac GTO

Brian Brennan

By Brian Brennan - Photography By NotStock Photography It was 1964 and you could feel that Detroit was searching for something to give to the...

01 Technicians work on the 1962 Chevy convertible fabricating floor and firewall reinforcements

Building a Custom Frame for a 1962 Chevy Impala Convertible

Ron Ceridono

By Ron Ceridono - Photography by Taylor Kempkes When a diehard 1962 Chevy fan wanted someone to build an Impala convertible unlike anything seen before,...

01 1932 Ford Roadster pickup with a sleek maroon finish and custom chrome exhaust system

Scott Simpson’s 1932 Ford Roadster Pickup Hem-Powered

Brian Brennan

By Brian Brennan - Photography By Wes Allison Some of the most recognizable and iconic hot rods are based on the roadster pickup—a Ford Model...

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Parting Shot — The 1965 Mustang Fastback Shelby G.T. 350

Brian Brennan

By Brian Brennan - Photography Courtesy of Mecum Auctions Inc. The 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback Shelby G.T. 350 may sound like a modern car, but...

01 1959 Chevrolet undergoing a custom build with a high performance V8 engine mock up in a bare metal engine bay

BBT Details Custom Underhood Modifications for a 1959 Chevy Impala

Ron Covell

By Ron Covell In past articles, we have examined several aspects of the BBT Fab 1959 Impala. This time, we will focus on the extensive...

01 1932 Ford Coupe with deep blue paint louvered hood and striking red wire wheels

Darby Milner’s Journey to Building Elmo, His 1932 Ford Three-Window Highboy Coupe

Grant Cox

By Grant Cox - Photography By the Author The engine hum seemed to sing a melody from a bygone era, a tune that spoke directly...

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Hot Rods & History Unite

Brian Brennan

The 75th Grand National Roadster Show Truly Earned Its Moniker: The Grand Daddy of Them All By Brian Brennan - Photography by the Author, John...

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The Reinvention of This 1970 Chevelle

Brian Brennan

By Brian Brennan - Photography By Travis Scanlan The 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle, an iconic muscle car, combines vintage aesthetics with modern performance. Zach Hightower’s build...

Dean Jeffries, A Customizer Close To All of Our Hearts

Brian Brennan

By Brian Brennan I remember the first time I encountered the name Dean Jeffries. It was on the glossy pages of car magazines, especially the...

03 1969 Pontiac GTO convertible featuring blacked out exterior and aggressive stance

1969 GTO Rides on a Roadster Shop Chassis With LS3 Power

Chuck Vranas

By Chuck Vranas - Photography By the Author In 1969, Pontiac's GTO reigned supreme among muscle cars. Owned by Marc Grondahl, a meticulously restored GTO...

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Modern Rodding News – World’s Most Beautiful Truck and Street Rod d’Elegance Winners

Brian Brennan

World’s Most Beautiful Truck Another great weekend in SoCal in Pomona, California, as the O'Reilly Auto Parts Grand National Truck Show rolled into town for...

01 Fully restored dashboard of a 1930s Ford Roadster with original style gauges and classic steering wheel

1936 Ford Phaeton Receives 1947 Gauges and a Custom Dash

Gerry Burger

By Gerry Burger - Photography By the Author Our project 1936 phaeton is making steady progress. The final look of the dashboard will combine vintage,...

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The 1936 Ford Three-Window Coupe Transformed the Brizio Way

Brian Brennan

By Brian Brennan - Photography By Michael Christensen The 1936 Ford three-window coupe, often overlooked as a "sleeper," combines classic styling with customization potential. Enhanced...

01 A 1971 Corvette undergoing bodywork restoration with a person sanding the engine bay

Custom Smooth Firewall for C3, or any Early, Corvette

John Gilbert

By John Gilbert - Photography By the Author At Harold’s Hot Rod Shop in Enid, Oklahoma, custom builds shine with unique styling, especially highlighted by...

MR’s Featured New Products For Your Hot Rod – 2024

Brian Brennan

Comfy Corner The new 1978-1980 Dash Pad with Center Speaker (PN L241195) was explicitly designed for the El Camino and Monte Carlo. RESTOPARTS takes pride...

01 Polished stainless steel trim pieces for a 1959 Chevrolet Impala laid out for restoration work

1959 Chevy Impala Receives Fresh Stainless Steel Trim

Ron Covell

By Ron Covell BBT's 1959 Impala showcases exceptional craftsmanship, particularly in its stainless trim. The team faced challenges in perfecting the fit and finish, notably...

03 1932 Ford Roadster in a driveway showcasing a garage filled with vintage cars and signs

Best Street Rod at Triple Crown of Rodding and AMBR Contender is This Pink...

Brian Brennan

By Brian Brennan - Photography By NotStock Photography At the 74th Annual Grand National Roadster Show, car enthusiasts admired a stunning pink roadster created for...

01 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air gasser with matte black paint and Blasphemi lettering sporting a custom drag race build

Installing a Gasser IFS on Your Tri-Five

Ron Ceridono

By Ron Ceridono - Photography by Camren Beattie Mike Finnegan, host of Finnegan's Garage, modified his iconic 1955 Chevrolet gasser, Blasphemi, by swapping its straight...

01 Chevrolet 427 engine bay features a high performance air filter and chrome valve covers for a classic muscle car look

Retro LS Engine Swap Makeovers

Barry Kluczyk

Classic Chevy V8 Style With Retro LS Engine Dress-Up Kits By Barry Kluczyk - Photography By the Author & Speedway Motors As LS engine swaps continue...

Parting Shot – Drag Racing and the Orange County Airport

Brian Brennan

By Brian Brennan - Historian Greg Sharp There is a major airport right down the street from my house, but more importantly it is also...

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The Latest in Fuel Senders – Holley LiDAR Technology

Ryan Manson

By Ryan Manson - Photography By Brian Brennan Classic Instruments announces the ability to upgrade any Classic Instruments fuel sender to the all-new Holley Easy...

01 A Chevrolet 572 big block engine with polished velocity stacks and custom headers

Installing a Vintage Air Front Runner on Your Big-Block Chevy

Ron Ceridono

By Ron Ceridono - Photography By Brian Brennan Dean Livermore of Hot Rods by Dean in Phoenix, Arizona, has the latest project: an 800-horsepower big-block...

Bringing Back a 1987 Buick Grand National with LSA Power

Brian Brennan

By Brian Brennan - Photography By NotStock Photography The 1987 Buick Grand National, renowned for its turbocharged V-6, underwent a transformation by owner Scott Floyd...

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Tommy Foster’s 1932 Ford roadster to be auctioned at Mecum Kissimmee event

Brian Brennan

By Brian Brennan - Photography Courtesy of Mecum Auctions If you follow auctions, as I do, much history passes before us. A prime example is...

01 A lineup of classic 1930s Ford roadsters on display under palm trees at a car show

2024 L.A. Roadsters Father’s Day Swap Meet & Roadster Show

Brian Brennan

By Brian Brennan - Photography By the Author The L.A. Roadsters Father's Day Swap Meet & Show at the Pomona Fairplex celebrates vintage cars, hot...

03 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray in dark green bathed in daylight parked near a retro themed shop

1966 Corvette is the Best of What a C2 Can be Made Into

Brian Brennan

By Brian Brennan - Photography By NotStock Photography The 1966 Chevrolet Corvette, originally a big-block coupe, has transformed into a refined Pro Touring. Allen Fortner...

01 A new rear quarter panel for a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro placed beside the body for fitment

Replacing a 1969 Camaro’s Rear Quarter Panel With AMD Sheetmetal

Ron Covell

By Ron Covell - Photography By Brian Brennan In this installment, Hot Rods by Dean’s Paul Gilbert installs reproduction quarter panels in a 1969 Camaro....

03 Overhead shot of 1961 Ford Galaxie Starliner highlighting white exterior and blue interior

Meade Baldwin’s 1961 Ford Starliner Packs a Supercharged Coyote Punch

Chuck Vranas

By Chuck Vranas - Photography By The Author The 1961 Ford Starliner, a symbol of Jet-Age design, features V-8 power and luxurious interiors. Meade Baldwin...

01 Bare metal 1959 Chevrolet Impala body with distinctive tail fin design undergoing restoration

1959 Chevy Impala Receives Reimaged Rear Sheetmetal

Ron Covell

By Ron Covell Troy Gudgel and BBT Fabrications are customizing a 1959 Chevrolet for their client, Eugene Bothello. They are replacing various body parts, creating...

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Rodding Around – Hot Rodding News – The Latest from Old Anvil Speed Shop...

Brian Brennan

Old Anvil Speed Shop - Amidst a backdrop of hot rods, the latest masterpiece emerged—a stunning 1962 Impala SS convertible—from Old Anvil Speed Shop in...

01 1929 Ford Model A Roadster Pickup green whitewall tires vintage hot rod custom build front view

Friends Build a 1929 Ford Roadster Pickup With Garage Parts

Dale Moreau

By Dale Moreau - Photography By The Author Best friends Roger Klick and Arnie Chupp showcase their friendship through their shared passion for building hot...

01 1926 Ford Flathead with a red and black paint job and a high performance flathead engine

Making Custom At Home Hot Rod Air Cleaners

Ron Ceridono

By Ron Ceridono - Photography By Tate Radford Colin Radford’s work is occasionally featured in Modern Rodding magazine. His builds, such as a 1957 Ford...

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Modern Rodding News: Delorean and Pure Choice Motorsports

Brian Brennan

Delorean - The tale you thought you knew. In DeLorean: The Rise, Fall, and Second Acts of the DeLorean Motor Company, auto journalist and author Matt...

1 Tate Radford of Radford Automotive straightened the vintage Mopar sheetmetal and laid on the Summit Racing Equipment two tone paint

Affordable Paint To Paint Your Hot Rod

Ron Ceridono

By Ron Ceridono - Photography By Tate Radford Summit Racing Equipment is known for its automotive performance products, but it also offers affordable automotive refinishing...

01 Before the quarter panels can be replaced on this Camaro a lot of work is needed on the floor

Installing AMD Flooring in a 1969 Camaro

Ron Covell

By Ron Covell - Photography By Brian Brennan Vintage cars often suffer from rust, requiring extensive repairs to bring them up to modern standards. The...

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