Goodguys Wrapup: The 2nd Grundy Insurance Mid-Atlantic Nationals Presented by R&M Performance
By Todd Ryden - Images by the MR Staff
Goodguys took on Delaware’s Monster Mile over the weekend with a full lineup of hot rods,...
Air Conditioning Tips and Installation for Your Hot Rod
By Ron Ceridono - Photography By Brian Brennan, Ron Ceridono & Courtesy of Vintage Air
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When it comes to passenger comfort, one of the most...
Ed Pink, Legendary Engine Builder & Hot Rodder, Dies at 94
By Brian Brennan
Ed Pink, renowned in the racing world as "The Old Master," was born in Los Angeles in 1931. Almost as soon as...
Modern Roddings New Products for 2025
Hood Hinges for 1968-70 Dodge Chargers
Auto Metal Direct (AMD) has introduced new Trunk Lid Hinge Pivot Arms specifically designed for the 1968-70 Dodge Charger,...
Installing a Headliner in a 1970 Chevy Nova
By Ron Ceridono - Photography By Brian “Tuck & Roll” Brennan
Bell Auto Upholstery is remarkable for a variety of reasons; they not only handle...
Jeff Norwell’s 1957 Ford Custom Packs a Special Twist
By Chuck Vranas - Photography By the Author
There’s nothing finer than flicking on the lights in the shop and bringing a classic black-and-white movie...
Making Aluminum Bumpers for a 1962 Chevy Impala
By Ron Covell - Photography By Taylor Kempkes
It has become relatively common to rework the bumpers on high-end builds, usually tucking them in to...
1957 Chevy 150 is a Cherished High School Ride and Then Some
By Ken Gross - Photography By NotStock Photography
Not many guys drive their high school hot rod 38 years later. Jason Troilo, of Leesburg, Virginia,...
Goodguys Wraps Up Nashville and Awards the 2025 Tanks Inc. Hot Rod of the...
Goodguys Rod and Custom Association wrapped up their 19th BASF Nashville Nationals over the weekend after three days of hot-rodding enjoyment. The show took...
74th Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts Sacramento Autorama
By John Gilbert - Photography By the Author
America’s West Coast is steeped in time-honored traditions when it comes to custom car shows that trace...
Rodding Around News — Triple Crown Guitars and Podcasts for the Hot Rodder
Guitars at Triple Crown of Rodding
The Triple Crown of Rodding, renowned as one of the most prestigious automotive events in the country, returns to...
Larry Olson’s 1933 Ford Five-Window Coupe Features the Iconic 427 Tunnel Port Side Oiler...
By Brian Brennan - Photography By NotStock Photography
Larry Olson from South Dakota knows hot rods inside and out, especially those made by Alloway’s Hot...
Expanding Legroom in a 1932 Ford Roadster
By Ron Covell - Photography By Jessica Roach
MeKenzie Murphy is a real auto enthusiast. When she decided to build a 1932 Ford highboy roadster,...
Howard Michels’ 1932 Ford Tudor Sedan Comes to Life
By Brian Brennan - Photography By Michael Christensen
In my conversation with Howard “Mike” Michels from Stockton, California, he shares a fascinating story about how...
Recap: Goodguys 15th LMC Truck Spring Lone Star Nationals Presented by Old Air Products
Texas region hot rodders and car enthusiasts two-stepped over to Texas Motor Speedway (TMS) for two days of cool cars, cool people, and good...
Detailing Through Paint, Flames, and Pinstriping
By John Gilbert - Photography By Jessica Roach
There are more intricate details to MeKenzie Murphy’s Triple Crown of Rodding–winning 1932 Ford Roadster than meets...
Applying ATAC To control Heat and Noise
By Ron Ceridono - Photography by Brian Brennan
Riding in hot rods can be like being in a noisy sauna on wheels; they can be...
Supercharged Hellcat-powered 1968 Plymouth Valiant
By Brian Brennan - Photography By Jason Matthew
The 1968 Plymouth Valiant was part of Chrysler's A-body platform, which was introduced in the early 1960s....
1971 Plymouth Duster Receives a Hood Scoop to Cover the Hellcat V-8
By Ron Covell - Photography By BBT Fabrications
There are many reasons why a car might need a hood scoop. You may require additional cool...
Goodguys 10th Griot’s Garage North Carolina Nationals Presented by TREMEC
Goodguys bounced into Raleigh, North Carolina, this past Easter weekend for two jam-packed days of hot rodding fun at their 10th Griot’s Garage North...
Powering a 1958 Chevy Impala With a Dual-Quad 409
By Brian Brennan - Photography By NotStock Photography - Illustration By Eric Brockmeyer
The 1958 Chevrolet is often considered a classic model in the realm...
Rev Up for the Goodguys 15th LMC Truck Spring Lone Star Nationals at Texas...
By MR Staff - Photography Courtesy of Goodguys
The Goodguys 15th LMC Truck Spring Lone Star Nationals, presented by Old Air Products, revs up at...
Mecum Auctions and West Coast Customs Team Up for a Great Cause
By MR Staff - Photography Courtesy of Mecum Auctions
Mecum Auctions and West Coast Customs have joined forces to raise funds for automotive training and...
Rodding Around News – 2024 Winners
By Brian Brennan
Dakota Digital Jackpot at SEMA
For the past three decades, the South Dakota–based Dakota Digital has attended the SEMA Show, displaying the products...
Eric Clapton’s 1957 LS3-Powered 1957 Buick Riviera
By Brian Brennan - Photography By Michael Christensen
There are several iconic marques in our world of hot rods. Regardless of your affinity for one...
Triple Crown of Rodding & Gary Sinise Foundation
Suppose you attended the Triple Crown of Rodding (TCR) event last year. In that case, you are already aware of the excitement during the...
Goodguys Del Mar and Get-Together Reviews
By Todd Ryden - Photography By Goodguys Rod and Custom
It’s been a couple of busy weekends for the Goodguys Rod and Custom crew as...
1932 Ford Highboy Roadster Powered by a Coyote V-8 With Gurney-Weslake Stack Injection
By Brian Brennan - Photography By Marc Gewertz
If the 1932 Ford highboy roadster looks a bit familiar, it should. Modern Rodding readers who have...
Replacing the Floor on Your 1964-68 Mustang
By Ron Ceridono - Photography By Tate Radford
When Colin and Sue Radford found this forlorn 1965 fastback Mustang it was obvious that major repairs...
1928 Ford Sedan is Chopped and Channeled and One of a Kind
By Brian Brennan - Photography By NotStock Photography
Listen to Nathan Curry of Missouri; he will tell you what you must know about his chopped...
Lions Drag Strip Where it Started For So Many
By Brian Brennan
We all have that unforgettable moment or place that ignites our automotive passion. For many of us, the journey began not in...
How to Paint and Repair Fiberglass
By John Gilbert - Photography By Chadly Johnson
At the dawn of hot rodding, there was only one way for a rodder to source a...
Goodguys Gear Up to Celebrate at the 24th Meguiar’s Del Mar Nationals
Hot rod enthusiasts, mark your calendars! From April 4 to 6, 2025, the Del Mar Fairgrounds will transform into a haven for hot rodders...
Frenching Headlights on a 1951 Merc Convertible at Scott’s Hotrods
By Ron Covell - Photography By Shawn Holloway - Artwork By Eric Brockmeyer
From 1949-1951, the Mercury was the premier car to be customized in...
1985 Chevy Monte Carlo With Mopar Hellcat V-8 Power
By Brian Brennan - Photography By Matt Lankford
We get why Derrick Lyon of Washington wanted to remove the anemic small-block that his 1985 Monte...
The Goodguys 41st All American Get-Together Brings Customs, Lowriders, Modern Muscle, and More Back...
If you’re in the Bay Area region of California this coming weekend, you’re in luck as Goodguys will be hosting their 41st All American...
Upgrading Early Mustangs With CPP’s Advanced Suspension System
By Ron Ceridono - Photography by Tate Radford
Of all the modifications that can be made to any early Mustang, one of the most significant...
LT4 Power, Roadster Shop Chassis Equal Potent 1961 Corvette
By Brian Brennan - Photography By NotStock Photography
The 1961 Chevrolet Corvette is a defining model in the Corvette lineage, emblematic of American muscle and...
Goodguys Kicked Off its 42nd Season With its Spring Nationals
By Todd Ryden
Goodguys Rod and Custom kicked off their 42nd season last weekend with their 15th FiTech Fuel Injection Spring Nationals presented by Grundy...
Installing the Holley Sniper 2 EFI
By Ryan Manson - Photography By Brian Brennan
Technology advances in leaps and bounds these days. With a new smartphone coming out every week, it...
