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

1969 GTO Rides on a Roadster Shop Chassis With LS3 Power

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

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

By Gerry Burger       -   Photography By the Author Our project 1936 phaeton is making steady progress. The final look of the dashboard will combine vintage,...
02 Driver s side view of gray 1936 Ford 3 window

The 1936 Ford Three-Window Coupe Transformed the Brizio Way

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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...
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Parting Shot – Drag Racing and the Orange County Airport

By Brian Brennan   -   Historian Greg Sharp There is a major airport right down the street from my house, but more importantly it is also...
01 Wiring terminals being connected on a circular fuel tank sender unit

The Latest in Fuel Senders – Holley LiDAR Technology

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

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...
01 Side profile of a 1987 Buick Grand National set against a desert sunset featuring classic black paint and custom wheels

Bringing Back a 1987 Buick Grand National with LSA Power

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...
01 rodding around old anvil speed shop 1962 chevy convertible

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

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

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

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

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

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

By Ron Covell   -   Photography By Brian Brennan Vintage cars often suffer from rust, requiring extensive repairs to bring them up to modern standards. The...
08 Custom 1959 Chevrolet Impala with a flawless paint job and luxurious brown interior

2024 Slonaker Winning 1959 Chevy Impala by Steve Cook Creations

By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By NotStock Photography David and Robin Rush's 1959 Chevy Impala, built by Steve Cook Creations (SCC), showcases vintage style and...
03 Front view of a 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback in black featuring a custom grille and hood scoop

A DART SHP 351W powered 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By Jason Matthew The 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback is an iconic American muscle car that The East Coast Hot Rod...
01 Passenger side view of Fiery Red 1930 Ford Sedan Custom

1930 Ford Chopped & Channeled Sedan Makes an Extreme Rat Rod

By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By NotStock Photography Dale DeBurger and Tom Culbertson teamed up to create a 1930 Ford rat rod with extreme excellence....
01 This rendering by Sean Smith Designs shows the direction of the build The body modifications are mild rather than wild

BBT Fabrications Builds a Unique 1959 Chevy Impala

By Ron Covell Troy Gudgel's company, BBT Fabrications, is known for its exceptional work in bodywork, metal fabrication, CNC machining, and more. They are working...
01 1932 Ford Roadster with a sleek red body and polished chrome wheels

Ed Pink Powered 1932 Ford Highboy Roadster Built by Fastlane Rod Shop

By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By Michael Christensen The 1932 Ford highboy roadster is an iconic hot rod known for its sleek design and powerful...
01 1955 Chevrolet Nomad Bel Air wagon with a custom lowered stance and polished chrome accents

1955 Chevy Nomad Has LT5 Performance & Art Morrison Handling

By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By NotStock Photography The 1955 Chevy Nomad is a classic car transformed into a hot rod by Gerry and Melinda...
04 Classic Instruments custom made the gauges a focal point for the interior

Part 4: Building a One-of-a-Kind Model A Sedan

By Ron Covell   -   Photography By Chris Gray Careful attention to small details can make a car stand out, as shown by the tweaks made...
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BrushOff 25 Years Pinstriping Book

BrushOff 25 Years introduces the invitational "Brush Off” pinstriper party/gatherings that veteran pinstripers Phill Whetstone, Ron Foreman, Dennis Jones, Tim McColgan, and Pete “Hot...
01 tribute to american graffiti 1932 ford five window coupe milner coupe

The American Graffiti Coupe … The Good Old Days

By Brian Brennan History. That conjures up all sorts of thoughts as everyone and everything has its “history.” And the world of hot rodding is...
01 kyle tucker doing the g body installation on a monte carlo

G-Body Suspension Modernization through Detroit Speed

By Barry Kluczyk   -   Photography by Rick Love The G-body is gaining in popularity, but its suspension is ancient. The best way to prepare for...
02 1959 corvette front three quarter view

A 1959 Corvette Makes With Loads of LT4 Power

By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By NotStock Photography Receiving a hot rod for your birthday is the best kind of present. Don Nickleson of Memphis,...
01 chevy manual transmission guide swap speedway motors

Chevy Engine Manual Transmission Options – LS, SBC & BBC Interchange

By Barry Kluczyk   -   Photography By the Author & Courtesy of Speedway Motors Although manual transmissions have all but disappeared in new production vehicles, they...
01 1959 chevy impala bothello built by bbt fabrications driving down road

1959 Chevy Impala in Sheetmetal Clothing

By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By NotStock Photography Troy Gudgel of BBT Fabrications has again shown what his shop can build with this 1959 Chevy...
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2025 Classic Bus Tour

Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale to the 75th Grand National Roadster Show By Jerry Dixey   -   Photography by the Author During my 25 years as the Road Tour director...

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