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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...