2024 Detroit Autorama Ridler Winning ’53 Corvette
Owned by Dave & Tracey Maxwell & Built By Kindig-It Design, TwelveAir Arrives
By Brian Brennan - Photography By Eric Geisert
The 71st Annual Detroit Autorama...
First Look 2024 Detroit Autorama Great 8
The 71st Annual Detroit Autorama & The Competition For The Ridler Award
By Brian Brennan - Photography By Eric Geisert
The Don Ridler Memorial Award is...
A New Suspension on Jason Scudellari’s Brookville Model A
By Ron Ceridono - Photography By Jason Scudellari
Over the years Jason Scudellari has built several muscle cars and classic trucks and he often displays...
Classic East Coast Styled 1934 Channeled Ford Coupe Personifies Kool
By Chuck Vranas - Photography by the Author
With regard to the bitchin East Coast–styled 1934 Ford channeled coupe, it was originally built by Jerry...
1955 Thunderbird With Shocking Looks & Performance
Coral Orange Ragtop Ford Thunderbird
By Brian Brennan - Photography By John Jackson
There is lots to see and figure out about this 1955 Ford Thunderbird...
Dual Master Cylinder Conversion For Your Classic Car
Improving Braking Performance on a 1963 Impala With Classic Performance Products
By Tommy Lee Byrd - Photography By the Author
Back in the old days, no...
LT4 Powered Tri-Five Chevy
Tri-Five Chevy With Modern Power Plant and Independent Rear Suspension
By Brian Brennan - Photography By John Jackson
Before we get too deep, let’s go over...
How To Rebuild An 8 3/4 Chrysler Rearend
DIY Guide To Rebuilding A Rearend At Home
By Barry Kluczyk - Photography By the Author
Millions of Mopars left the factory with the ubiquitous 8-3/4-inch...
Coyote Swapped Custom Lincoln Zephyr
SaltWorks Fabrication Built 1938 Lincoln Zephyr
By Brian Brennan - Photography By John Jackson
You see enough 1932 Fords, Tri-Five Chevys, and so on and you...
The 2024 Grand National Roadster Show
By Brian Brennan - Photography By the Author & John Gilbert - Videography By Ryan Foss
Each year, February is the time to visit the...
LS Swapped 1950 Chevrolet 3100
Tom’s “Advance Design” Chevrolet 3100 Hot Rod
By Gary Rosier - Photography By the Author
The early trucks of 1947-55 were known as the Chevy Advance...
Unmistakable Bahama Blue Deuce Coupe
Custom Flair & Hot Rod Appeal
By Brian Brennan - Photography By John Jackson
It’s always a very cool feeling when a hot rod “speaks” to...
1000HP LS Engine Built For Street, Strip, & Track
The Best Engine Oil For Your LS Engine
By Ron Ceridono
Without mentioning anyone by name (mostly to keep from hurting Brennan’s feelings), there are those...
Building a One Of A Kind Roadster
Part 1: Rad Rides by Troy Builds a One of a Kind 1936 Ford Roadster
By Ron Covell - Photography By Adam Banks
Unless you’re new...
2024 Grand National Roadster Show Names ’32 Ford Phaeton As Winner Of The AMBR
Roy Brizio Street Rods Build Winner Of America’s Most Beautiful Roadster Award
By Brian Brennan - Photography By Author
The end has come to the 74th...
2024 Grand National Roadster Show … First Look At AMBR Contenders
Want To See Who Is Competing For America’s Most Beautiful Roadster Award … Here You Go
By Brian Brennan - Photography By Author
Here we are...
Looking Back at Some of America’s Most Beautiful Roadsters
By Brian Brennan
It’s just around the corner … the 2024 Grand National Roadster Show (GNRS), the 74th presentation, will be upon us. The GNRS...
Three Days of Classic Chevy Action at the 2023 Danchuk Tri-Five Nationals
By Tommy Lee Byrd - Photography By the Author
If you’ve been around the hobby for a while, you know what it was like when...
2024 Barrett-Jackson Cup Winner – 1960 Buick Invicta
Clean Sweep For The Cal Auto Creations Muti-Award Winning X60 Invicta Custom
By Brian Brennan - Photography By Author
Officially called the “Ultimate Best In Show”...
2024 Barrett-Jackson Cup Top Five Finalist Revealed – 1959 Chevy Impala
BBT Fabrications Does The Unexpected With This Incredible Bare-Metal Cruiser
By Brian Brennan - Photography By Author
It’s the 2024 Barrett-Jackson Auction and while we have...
Classic Car Battery System Guide
Everything You Need To Know About Charging Systems
By Ryan Manson - Photography By The Author
A properly charged and maintained battery is a must for...
2024 Barrett-Jackson Cup Top Five Finalist Revealed – 1927 Ford Roadster
From the Workbench of Shadow Rods and Greening Auto Company Comes This Incredible XL27
By Brian Brennan - Photography By Author
It’s the fifth day of the 2024...
Unconventional 1941 Willys Coupe
LS Swapped Willys Coupe With Street Performance
By Brian Brennan - Photography By John Jackson - Artwork By Eric Brockmeyer Design
Should you find yourself wandering...
2024 Barrett-Jackson Cup Top Five Finalist Revealed – 1967 Chevy Pickup
From ZRods & Fiber Forged Comes This One-Of-Kind ZR10
By Brian Brennan - Photography By Author
Everything is humming along at the 2024 Barett-Jackson Auction held...
How To Convert To Electric Brake Boosters
Kugel 90-Degree Brake Pedal Assembly
By Ron Ceridono - Photography By Brian Brennan & Jason Scudellari
One of the best-known names in the world of hot...
2024 Barrett-Jackson Cup Top Five Finalist Revealed – 1960 Buick Invicta
From the Cal Auto Creations Comes Muti-Award Winning X60 Invicta Custom
By Brian Brennan - Photography By Author
It’s day two of the Barret-Jackson Cup Top...
Modering Rodding News: GUNIWHEEL, X-60 Buick Invicta, Giveaway at Triple Crown of Rodding
GUNIWHEEL Supports Operative Talent
GUNIWHEEL is proud to announce its $20,000 in-kind donation to Operative Talent, underscoring a shared commitment to empowering the next generation...
2024 Barrett-Jackson Cup Top Five Finalist Revealed – 1968 Ford Mustang
From the Shop of East Bay Muscle Cars Comes This Extraordinary Blue Oval
By Brian Brennan - Photography By Author
The “reveal” began with the first...
David’s Dream 1938 Ford Coupe Build
David Burgard’s Good-Looking Hot Rod Ford Coupe
By Dale Moreau - Photography By the Author
Back in the late ’20s through the ’40s, the Ford models...
2024 Barrett-Jackson Cup First Look At Competitors
Country’s Best-Looking Hot Rods, Trucks, and More Compete For Coveted Prize
By Brian Brennan - Photography By Author
It’s that time of the year once again...
How To Fix Quarter Panel Rust
Patch Panel Install For Rust Repair on Your Vintage Project Car
By Ron Covell - Photography By Brian Brennan
Rust repair is often a part of...
Hemi Swapped 1932 Ford Roadster
Dave Gray’s Deuce Roadster Built In only 5 Months
By Brian Brennan - Photography By John Jackson
It’s been said that 1932 Ford roadsters are plentiful...
Under The 1965 Buick Riviera Detroit Speed Chassis
Unmatched Street Performance & Sixties Style
By Gerry Burger - Photography by Cody Barnes
Faithful readers of Modern Rodding have already seen this Detroit Speed &...
Rodding Around
Goodguys 2023 Chevrolet Performance Builder of the Year Awards
By Brian Brennan
Goodguys Rod and Custom Association has announced the winners of the Chevrolet Performance GM...
Parting Shot
Gene Winfield Moves From His Longtime Home and Shop
By Brian Brennan - Photography By Ron Covell
The name Gene Winfield is and has been synonymous...
MR’s Featured New Products For Your Hot Rod – 2024
Easy Passage
This wire pass through kit (billet cover, custom grommet, mounting hardware, and instructions) was designed with large fuel-injection harnesses in mind. LSX and...
Family Tradition
Building Your 1965 Chevelle With Big-Block Power Comes Easier When It’s In The Genes
By Brian Brennan - Photography By John Jackson
When the time comes...
More DIY Tips on How to Sand a Car for Painting
Part 2: You Can Do it Yourself Part 2: Nick Sinoris’ Sanding Techniques for Proper Paintwork Results
By Chris Shelton - Photography By Brian Brennan
If...
Coyote Swapped 1955 Thunderbird
Gary Coe’s 5.0 Coyote Powered Thunderbird Is A Bird Of Prey
By Dale M. Moreau - Photography By the Author
This incredibly beautiful 1955 Thunderbird is...
This Solar Gold ’54 Chevy Is a Tribute To The Past and The Present
John Hall Jr’s 1954 Chevy Mild Custom
By Chuck Vranas - Photography By the Author
There’s nothing more stunning than a custom car crafted with baselines...
DIY Tips On How To Sand a Car For Painting
You can do it Yourself, Part 1: Nick Sinoris’ Sanding Techniques For Proper Paintwork Results
By Chris Shelton - Photography By Brian Brennan
They may not...
1940 Ford Coupe With 427 Windsor Power
Gary’s Ford Coupe, Fascination Realized
By Brian Brennan - Photography By Wes Allison
When speaking with Gary Upton, of SoCal, it becomes obvious of his lifelong...
How To Make Custom Mounts For An Engine Swap
Some Custom Fabrication On the Firewall and Floorboard May Be Required
By Ron Covell - Photography By Jason Scudellari
There are often some adjustments needed when...
Art Morrison Chassis For 1967 Nova
Divers Street Rods Installs an Art Morrison Custom Chassis
By Tommy Lee Byrd - Photography By Diny Divers
The availability of complete custom frames has changed...
Bob Bauder’s Last Build: ‘32 Ford Pickup
Hot Rod Hero Bob Bauder’s Enduring Influence
By Eric Geisert - Photography By Wes Allison
In February 2018, the NHRA Museum in Pomona, California, was packed...
ISK Ford Ranch Wagon Gets Custom Wheels, Hood, & Wrap Up
Ford Ranch Wagon Project Part 3: Ironworks Speed & Kustom Hood & One Of A Kind Of Custom Wheels From EVOD Industries
By Ron Covell...
Parting Shot: Andy Brizio The RodFather
Honored At Celestial Rodding Hall of Fame
By Brian Brennan
The death of Andy Brizio, The RodFather, is a powerful and deeply felt loss for all...
Traditional 1930 Model A Sedan With A Twist
Gerry Kerna’s Award Winning Channeled Model A Sedan
By Brian Brennan - Photography By John Jackson
Every hot rod is different but some are unique. At...
Michael Frotten’s LT4 Supercharged 1965 Chevy Impala SS
Impala SS With Supercar Performance
By Chuck Vranas - Photography By the Author
Looking back at history, it’s easy to see that Chevrolet’s designers hit a...
The Ultimate Buick Riviera Build?
Detroit Speed Built 1965 Buick Riviera GS is Everything That it Should be and Nothing it Shouldn’t
By Brian Brennan - Photography By John Jackson
The...
Replacing the Tail Pan on a Tri Five Chevy
Getting Rid of Decades of Deteriorating Metal
By Eric Geisert - Photography By The Author
As you get into any metal repair or replacement work on...
This Coyote-Powered ’55 Ford Thunderbird Restomod Has Unmatched Style
A Tastefully Modified and Highly Potent T-bird
By Brian Brennan - Photography By Michael Christensen
At first glance this ’55 Ford Thunderbird, T-bird, or Ford ’Bird...
Electric Parking Brake For Your Classic Car
How To Install Wilwood’s Electric Parking Brake System
By Ron Ceridono - Photography By Brian Brennan - Videography By Ryan Foss Productions
https://youtu.be/x2PCVRfqs4U?si=obMi6ZZWHvv0ZV5-
Anyone who has been...
Custom Interior With Unmatched Design & Precision
Ford Ranch Wagon Project Part 2: 3D Printed & CNC Machined Parts Provide a Truly Unique Flare
By Ron Covell - Photography By Rodger Lee ...
The Legacy of Walker Radiator Works Continues
How Johnson’s Radiator Works Builds a 1932 Ford Radiator
By Tommy Lee Byrd - Photography By the Author
When Alan Johnson builds a hot rod he...
2023 Triple Crown of Rodding Presented by PPG
It’s Where You Can See it All … Literally.
By Brian Brennan - Photography By the Author
Truly, there are many great hot rod events throughout...
Rodding Around – Industry News
Shadow Rods Model T Named Goodguys’ Street Rod of the Year 2023 Presented by Classic Instruments
Goodguys Rod & Custom Association congratulates Jon Hall and...
Parting Shot: Lady Luck II The Iconic T-Bucket
The Legendary Lavender Pearl 1923 Ford Model T
By Brian Brennan - Photography By Chuck Vranas & Eric Geisert
Some hot rods are just destined for...
Classy Oldsmobile 442 Looks, With Modern LS Power
LS Swapped Rally Red 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Built By Bayberry Vintage Autos
By Chuck Vranas - Photography & Videography By the Author
Growing up during the...
GM A-Body Coilover Conversion Guide
Aldan American Offers Bolt-On Coilover Kits For GM A-Bodies
By Ron Ceridono - Photography By Brian Brennan
For reasons that aren’t entirely clear, General Motors has...
Old Anvil Speed Shop Built Scudellari’s 1929 Ford Roadster
Building a Traditional AV8
By Ryan Manson - Photography By Brian Brennan
When it comes to building a traditional AV8 highboy roadster, one of the most...
Parting Shot: Hot Rodders Aren’t Fond of Ties
America’s Most Beautiful Roadster’s History of Ties
By Brian Brennan - Photography Courtesy of the Greg Sharp Collection
Americans, and I suppose hot rodders, fall into...
How To Modify Your Tri-Five Firewall To Accept An LS3 Engine
MetalWorks Modifies A Chevy Bel Air Firewall For An LS Swap
By Gerry Burger - Photography By Chadly Johnson
David Goodwin and the team at MetalWorks...
‘57 Ford Ranchero Dual-Purpose Hot Rod
The Myers’ LS Swapped Ford Ranchero has Performance & Practicality
By Brian Brennan - Photography By Michael Christensen
When you see Ross and Beth Myers’ 1957...
Tommy The Greek’s Lasting Legacy
Remembering Hot Rodding’s Pinstriping Picasso
By Michael Dobrin - Photography by the Author, Courtesy of the Greg Sharp Collection, the Tyler Hoare Collection & the...