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2026 Ford FE Race and Reunion

By Evan J. Smith - Photography by Kalyn Guenther The air at Muncie Dragway hung thick with the scent of race fuel and nostalgia as...
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Modern Rodding’s New Products

Evolution of Style Billet Specialties' vintage-inspired Knuckle wheel resets the bar in hot rod wheel design. Three distinctive profiles are available to help achieve that...
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Corvette Fuel Injection History — and the Aftermarket Options

By Barry Kluczyk   -   Photography By The Author Corvette fuel injection has been around for decades. Dating back to 1957, its history is quite interesting...
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Fabricating a Sheet Metal Core Support Cover

By Ron Ceridono   -   Photography By Chadly Johnson A core support cover delivers more than just style.  There is a functional benefit, as well. Just...
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This 1965 Chevy Malibu Station Wagon has an LT4 and a Custom Chassis

By Gerry Burger  -   Photography By Rick Amado Ah yes, the station wagon. There was a time long ago when no respectable estate was without...
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A 1971 Chevelle Father/Son Project

By Grant Cox   -   Photography By The Author On a sweltering summer day in 2019, Danny Wilson received an intriguing call from a friend. A...
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Goodguys Rod & Custom Association Awards 2026 Tanks Inc. Hot Rod of the Year

Goodguys Rod & Custom Association Awards the 2026 Tanks Inc. Hot Rod of the Year By MR Staff Goodguys Rod & Custom Association presented their second...
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CPP Disc Brakes – Modern Stopping Power for a Vintage Mustang

By Ron Ceridono   -   Photography By Tate Radford For most hot rodders, nothing compares to the thrill of being pushed back into the seat by...
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Grandpa’s 1931 Ford Model A

By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By Luke Munnell Time and again, we hear about a dad's project being passed down to his son, who then...
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Ironworks Speed & Kustom’s 1965 Chevelle Wagon – LT4 – Speedtech Chassis

By Gerry Burger The station wagon, once relegated to chores related to family life, was the body style of choice for soccer moms, Little League...
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The “Must-Have” New Products List From SEMA

By Brian Brennan After walking the aisles of the 2025 SEMA Show, we spotted many cool items perfect for hot rod builds. With this in...
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Iconic 1949-51 Merc Custom Build by Galpin Speed Shop

By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By Fuelish Media There are many places we wish we were right now, but I imagine Lahaina, Hawaii, would be...
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In Your Garage: Roy and Lynne Sorenson’s 1968 Chevy El Camino

Name: Roy & Lynne Sorenson Vehicle Year/Make/Model: 1968 Chevrolet El Camino Built By: Roy & Lynne Sorenson and South City Rod & Custom Engine Details: 327 small-block,...
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2026 Portland Roadster Show & West Coast Challenge Series

By Dale Moreau   -   Photography By The Author & Anthony Scales The weather was perfect in Portland, Oregon, for the 70th anniversary of the Portland...
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Rodding Around News—Golden Star Classic Auto Parts Shootout at the Tri-Five Nationals

By MR Staff Golden Star Classic Auto Parts Shootout The 11th Tri-Five Nationals presented by CPP will take place August 13-15, 2026,...
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Rodding Around News—Corvette Expo and Chevys in the Smokies Events

By MR Staff 50th Anniversary of the Corvette Expo You have plenty of time to get ready for the 50th Anniversary of the Corvette Expo and...
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Goodguys Legends of Hot Rodding

By MR Staff   -  Photography Courtesy of Goodguys Rod & Custom Association Goodguys Rod & Custom Association, the world’s largest hot rodding association, is returning...
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Custom 1968 ZR1 Corvette With a One-Off Body

By Tommy Lee Byrd   -   Photography By The Author When you’re a helicopter pilot who picks up astronauts after splashdown, it can be hard to...
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1958 Pontiac Bonneville Keeps Lots of Old With Just Enough Modern

By Grant Cox   -   Photography By The Author Some people are born into the car hobby, others discover it along the way. For Candice Wheeler,...
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Wrapup Goodguys 25th Meguiar’s Del Mar Nationals

Goodguys' Del Mar event is one of the premiere hot rod shows in the world. That's not an overstatement. The setting helps set the...
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Parting Shot: Corvette Test Mule for the 1963 Corvette Sting Ray

By Brian Brennan Fans of the Corvette Sting Ray will appreciate this piece of engineering history. The vintage photos are as cool as the test...
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Steve Moal’s 1932 Ford Highboy Roadster

By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By Michael Christensen When it comes to the 32 Ford Highboy, there are homebuilt and shop-built hot rods, and the...
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7.3 Godzilla V8 Fitted in a 1965 Ford Mustang

By Evan J. Smith   -   Photography By The Author & Brian Brennan   -   Illustrations Courtesy of Roadster Shop When it comes to the 7.3 Godzilla,...
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An East Coast 1932 Ford Show Rod

By Curt Iseli   -   Photography By NotStock Photography As Cody Walls wheeled his radical 1932 Ford three-window into the host hotel’s lot at the Gathering...
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Rodding Around: BMR Suspension Acquires Heidts Suspension

BMR Suspension has acquired Heidts Suspension. This acquisition allows BMR Suspension to further its business goals of providing American-made suspension and chassis products at...
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Rodding Around: L.A. Roadsters & SO-CAL Speed Shop Join Forces

The 60th annual L.A. Roadster Show will be held on Friday and Saturday, June 19-20, 2026, at the Fairplex in Pomona. It celebrates a...
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1965 Ford Mustang Receives JEGS Rear Suspension Part 2

By Ron Ceridono   -   Photography by Tate Radford Since the beginning of hot rodding (or roughly the same length of time Brennan has been involved),...
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Project 1965 Mustang Fastback Gets a JEGS fabricated 9-inch Housing, Part 1

By Ron Ceridono   -   Photography by Tate Radford When Colin and Sue Radford chose an early Ford Mustang fastback for their next project, they were...
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Hotrods N’ Heroes Unites With America’s Everyday Heroes

By Johnny Hunkins   -   Photography By The Author Hotrods N’ Heroes hit Huntington Beach, California, March 29th with the kind of energy only a shoreline...
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Vescio’s Customizing & Restorations Builds a Performance 1952 Chevy

By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By NotStock Photography There are countless reasons for someone to build a hot rod. But listening to Jeff and Kim...
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1970 Mustang Mach 1 is a Modern 800hp Powerhouse

By Jesse Kiser   -   Photography By The Author In the world of classic cars, few stories ignite the spirit of automotive passion as much as...
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In Your Garage: Wynell Staller’s 1949 Mercury Sedan

Name: Wynell Staller Vehicle Year/Make/Model: 1949 Mercury Sedan Built By: Barry & Leo Staller Engine Details: Fuel-injected 302 Transmission: Ford AOD Chassis and Suspension Details: 1990 Lincoln Town...
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1968 Mercury Cougar Predator Fastback

By Brian Brennan   -   Photography by Fuelish Media It’s always fun to imagine what might have been. That’s especially true for the 1968 Mercury Cougar....
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Coming Soon: Goodguys 25th Meguiar’s Del Mar Nationals presented by FiTech Fuel Injection

Goodguys Rod & Custom Association, the world’s largest hot rodding group, is bringing thousands of cool cars, cool people, and good times to the...
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Making Custom Taillights – Lenses and All

By Curt Iseli   -   Photography By Cody Walls Custom taillights are a relatively simple modification that can make a significant visual impact—regardless of the model,...
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1963 Ford Falcon is Powered by a nearly 800hp Coyote

By Fuelish Media   -   Photography By Fuelish Media Finish Line Speed Shop (FLSS) in Ellensburg, Washington, is a family owned custom hot rod restoration shop...
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Project 1971 Corvette is Outfitted with Detroit Speed SpeedRay IFS

By Barry Kluczyk   -   Photography By Brian Brennan Let’s be honest, vintage Corvettes look much better than they drive. The C2 (1963-67) and C3 (1968-82)...
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A Dream Custom is This 1950 Merc

By Dale Moreau & Elan Davis   -   Photography By Dale Moreau This car was Jim Hepner's “dream car” in Eugene, Oregon. He built this car...
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1932 Ford Highboy Roadster has Coming Out 27 Years Later

By Kev Elliott Photography By The Author, Pete Chapouris III, Tony Thacker & the Veazie Bros. Illustration By Eric Brockmeyer Twenty-seven years, that's how long this roadster...
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1931 Ford Model A coupe has Deuce looks and blown Buick power

By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By Luke Munnell Some builds take a weekend. Some take a few years. Greg Zulim's jaw-dropping 1931 Ford five-window coupe?...

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