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Packed House

Tommy Lee Byrd

Scott’s Hotrods ’N Customs Opens its Doors for the NSRA Nats South Kick-Off Party By Tommy Lee Byrd - Photography By Author Every spring, street rods,...

For Starters

Brian Brennan

It’s the Little Things By Brian Brennan - Photography By the Author You “play around” with cars long enough and you develop personal favorites. You have...

Sacramento Autorama 2023 Custom d’Elegance Winner

Brian Brennan

Cody Walls Takes Home The Prize With His 1949 Buick Sedanette At The 72nd Annual Sacramento Autorama By Brian Brennan - Photography By John Drummond Readers...

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1st West Coast Challenge Series Crowns Winner At Sacramento Autorama

Brian Brennan

Jeff Hess With His OLDSSLED A 1956 Olds Takes Home the ARP $12,500 Prize Money By Brian Brennan - Photography By John Drummond & John...

01 Cody Walls started with a solid foundation in his wife’s original low mile 1949 Buick

How To Section a Car

In The Garage Media Staff

The Art of Sectioning: Tackling Hot Rodding’s Most Audacious Technique By Curt Iseli - Photography By Cody Walls When it comes to traditional customizing techniques, sectioning...

01 Cody Walls of Lewes DE 1949 Buick Sedanette Sacramento Autorama

Sacramento Autorama 2023: The Best Of The Cal Expo Car Show

Brian Brennan

A Total Of 18 Competitors For The Custom d’Elegance & ARP West Coast Challenge Series By Brian Brennan - Photography By John Drummond The Sacramento Autorama...

Autorama Sacramento 2023

Brian Brennan

It’s All About Custom d’Elegance & The ARP West Coast Challenge By Brian Brennan - Photography By John Drummond It’s the 72nd Annual Sacramento Autorama sponsored...

1956 Crown Victoria With Ford Big Block Power

Brian Brennan

Ford’s Answer To Chevy’s Tri-Five Packing an Ed Pink Built 427 Engine By Brian Brennan - Photography by Wes Allison It’s been called the Golden Era...

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MR’s Featured New Products For Your Hot Rod – 2023

Brian Brennan

Dakota Digital Dash Cluster For 1942-48 Fords Achieve a drop-in upgrade for your stock ’42-48 Ford car dash with Dakota Digital’s Retrotech package. The Dakota...

How to Lower Your Hot Rod

Rodney Bauman

We Give This 1940 Ford Tudor a More Aggressive Stance By “Rotten” Rodney Bauman - Photography By the Author Every now and then, even old hot...

MetalWorks’ Built Tri-Five Chevy

Brian Brennan

Pro Touring Suspension & Supercharged LS Performance By Brian Brennan - Photography Chadly Johnson Artwork By Highlander Concept Rendering It was up to MetalWorks Speed Shop to...

01 Here we are mapping out how we will go about laying down the paint on the 1959 Thunderbird

A Legendary Candy Paint Job On This Special 1959 Thunderbird

Chris Shelton

Part 1: “Wild Bill” Carter Left a Paint Legacy and an Unfinished Larry Watson Tribute. Here’s How Marcus “Shaky” Sullivan & “PPG Paul” Stoll...

1949 Chevy Fleetline With Timeless Design

Brian Brennan

Custom Looks & Modern LS Performance By Brian Brennan - Photography By John Jackson There can be no denying that the postwar Chevrolet designers got it...

01 With the firewall in place it is time to tackle the upper and lower cowl panels

How To Replace Upper and Lower Cowl On A Classic Car

Brian Brennan

New Sheetmetal From Auto Metal Direct For This 1964 Ford Galaxie By Brian Brennan - Photography By Jubee Mays Our 1964 Ford Galaxie (named “Project...

1932 Ford Highboy Coupe With 50s Vibe

Brian Brennan

Home-Built Hot Rod With 331 Hemi Power By Brian Brennan - Photography By Wes Allison One look at a “hot rod” and it will tell you...

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Rodding Around – ARP to Present Major Awards at 2023 Triple Crown of Rodding

Brian Brennan

By Brian Brennan ARP is getting into supporting the hot rod industry in a big way. ARP is known for sponsoring two of the most...

01 Eric Blacks concept drawing of the coupe gives us a view into the future and what we can expect this 35 Chevy coupe

Truly Custom 1935 Chevy Coupe

Ron Covell

Part Two: Ironworks Speed & Kustom Got It Just Right By Ron Covell - Photography & Videography By Rodger Lee - Artwork By e. Black...

01 The Master Of Metal Brings Back Originality To The Ford Model A

Donn Lowe’s 1929 Ford Model A Roadster

Dale Moreau

The Master Of Metal Brings Originality To The Ford Model A By Dale Moreau - Photography by the Author Donn Lowe started out hammering on metal...

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Mopar Magic

Ron Ceridono

Handling to Match the Horsepower, Thanks to Art Morrison Enterprises By Ron Ceridono - Photography by Matt Jones While quarter-mile elapsed times were once a hot...

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Parting Shot – A Piece of History … Forever

Brian Brennan

By Brian Brennan - Photography Courtesy of the Petersen Automotive Museum Some hot rods are more memorable than others. Some become part of rodding history...

Meguiar’s 70th Detroit Autorama

Eric Geisert

The Ridler and So Much More! By Eric Geisert - Photography by the Author Tradition is sometimes hard to find, even when something has been around...

1 This comes under the heading of stuff happens Too much power and an inadequate driveshaft and this is the result

Everything You Need To Know About Driveshafts

Ron Ceridono

Choosing and Installing The Right Driveline Components By Ron Ceridono - Photography By the Author & Brian Brennan It’s been said that “the devil is in...

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Rodding Around News – L.A. Roadsters Father’s Day and West Coast Challenge

Brian Brennan

Father’s Day and the L.A. Roadsters By Brian Brennan The Los Angeles Roadsters Club was formed in 1957 and has produced its well-known event 57 times...

01 Drive by wire might sound intimidating but Lokar makes it easy with custom throttle pedal assemblies

Drive-By-Wire Solution For Your Classic Car

Tommy Lee Byrd

Lokar’s Modern DBW System For Late Model Engine Swaps By Tommy Lee Byrd - Photography By Brian Brennan Swapping a late model engine into an old...

Parting Shot – Larry Wood, Designer of Hot Wheels Cars, Hot Rodder, and Now...

Brian Brennan

By Brian Brennan - Photography Courtesy of Larry R. Wood It will be this summer on July 20th when longtime hot rodder and well-known designer...

01 Probing a vehicle s charging system using a multimeter can tell us a lot about the system s health

How Do You Diagnose a Charging System Problem

Ryan Manson

What Are The Signs Of A Bad Alternator By Ryan Manson - Photography By the Author Signs of a charging system that's on the brink can...

Tri-Five of the Year: Lange’s 1956 Chevy 210

Brian Brennan

This 1956 Chevy 210 Took Home Top Honors at the 2023 Danchuk Tri-Five Nationals By Brian Brennan - Photography by John Jackson Oftentimes the “beauty” of...

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73rd Annual Grand National Roadster Show

Brian Brennan

“The “Grand Daddy of Them All” Continues to Grow By Brian Brennan - Photography By the Author - Videography By Ryan Foss The 73rd Annual O’Reilly...

01 We wanted an art deco look for our dashboard so the 1947 Ford speedometer and clock worked well

Adding Stainless Steel Trim To The Ford Phaeton’s Old Dashboard

Gerry Burger

Do-It-Yourself Art Deco Dash On Our 1936 Ford Phaeton By Gerry Burger - Photography by the Author Our 1936 Ford Phaeton project car is making steady...

01 e Black Design Co was called in at an early stage to make renderings

1935 Chevy Coupe Chassis Prep

Ron Covell

Ironworks Speed & Kustom Used CAD design, 3D printing, and CNC machining To Fine-Tune This Modified Chassis By Ron Covell - Photography by Rodger Lee On...

Rodding Around – Latest in Hot Rodding News

Brian Brennan

Triple Crown of Rodding Big news on the Triple Crown of Rodding event, which is slated for September 8-9, 2023 (weekend after Labor Day) at...

1 1974 The California Kid ABC Television Movie of the Week 1934 Ford Martin Sheen3

Parting Shot – The California Kid … The Hot Rod and The Movie

Brian Brennan

By Brian Brennan Our industry has accumulated history (lots of it) over the past many years. It’s because of this history that we now have...

1932 Ford Highboy With Old School Style & Modern Tech

Dale Moreau

Paying Homage To The Early Ford Hot Rods While Paving The Future. By Dale M. Moreau - Photography By the Author The history of old Fords...

Rodding Around

Brian Brennan

By Brian Brennan The Newest Major Show of 2023 The Triple Crown of Rodding (TCR) continues its march to be one of the exclusive events within...

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How To Build An LS Engine: Short Block Assembly Part 3

Ryan Manson

Bare Block Performance Package - Part 3: Big Power From a Conservative Package For Part 1, click here. - For Part 2, click here. By Ryan Manson ...

01 kyle martelli american heritage performance assmeblying the block dropping first piston

How To Build An LS Engine: Short Block Assembly Part 2

Ryan Manson

Bare Block Performance Package Part 2: Wrapping Up the Rotating Assembly on Our Summit Racing 5.3 Iron Block Engine Package By Ryan Manson - Photography By...

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How To Build An LS Engine: Short Block Assembly Part 1

Ryan Manson

Part 1: Prepping, Inspecting, and Assembling the 5.3 Iron Block of Our Summit Racing LS engine package By Ryan Manson - Photography By Brian Brennan ...

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1950 Merc Goes Home With Ridler Award

Brian Brennan

A Full Custom Mercury Goes from Great 8 to Ridler Winner By Brian Brennan - Photography By Eric Geisert It’s time to announce the Don Ridler...

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2023 Detroit Autorama The Great 8

Brian Brennan

The ‘50s and ‘60s Are Back By Brian Brennan - Photography By Eric Geisert It’s time for the 70th Annual Detroit Autorama sponsored by Meguiar’s and...

Barrett-Jackson Cup 2023

Brian Brennan

Known for Auctioning the Most Desirable Cars, They Now Recognize the Greatest Hot Rod Builds By Brian Brennan - Photography by the Author The Barrett-Jackson auctions...

18 Thanks to the self aligning technique its a chop that a well heeled enthusiast can pull off

How To Chop A Top With Minimal Effort and Maximum Accuracy Part 2

Chris Shelton

Hot Rods by Dean’s Easier Method For Chopping On 1933 Ford DeLuxe coupe By Chris Shelton - Photography By Brian Brennan Missed Part 1? Check it...

00 How To Chop A Top With Minimal Effort and Maximum Accuracy

How To Chop A Top With Minimal Effort and Maximum Accuracy Part 1

Chris Shelton

Hot Rods by Dean’s Easier Method For Chopping On 1933 Ford DeLuxe coupe By Chris Shelton - Photography By Brian Brennan The world really doesn’t need...

How To Stop Rust On a Trailer

John Gilbert

POR-15’s Three Must Use Rust Remover Products By John Gilbert - Photography By the Author Sometimes a plan goes sideways. The first step to turning a...

Seasoned Show Car: 1950 Mercury Custom

Brian Brennan

Kevin’s Candy Cobalt Blue 1950 Mercury Custom Has a Long and Storied Past By Brian Brennan - Photography By John Jackson Customs have long been a...

01 To prepare the new Art Morrison Enterprises axle housing for installation under his 57 For

Everything You Need To Know About a Ford 9 Inch Rear End

Ron Ceridono

Our 1957 Ford Ranch Wagon Gets Rear End Components From Strange Engineering By Ron Ceridono - Photography by Tate Radford If you’ve been following the construction...

Deep Blue Bel Air With Big Block Performance

Tommy Lee Byrd

An Incomplete 1958 Chevy Bel Air Proved to be a Dream Project Car for Todd Nelson By Tommy Lee Byrd - Photography By the Author When...

How To Install Firewall On A 1964 Ford Galaxie

Brian Brennan

Auto Metal Direct Supplies Replacement Firewalls For Your Classic Car By Brian Brennan - Photography By Jason Chandler Dealing with the hot rods from the ’50s...

Street Rod Rarity: Chevy Nomad Wagon

Chuck Vranas

Jeff Calley’s ZZ4 Crate Engine Powered 1956 Chevy Nomad Packs a Punch By Chuck Vranas - Photography & Videography by the Author Exclusivity can create something...

01 How to Install Heidts 4 Link Suspension On A Tri Five Chevy

How to Install Heidts’ 4 Link Suspension On A Tri-Five (1955-1957) Chevy

Tommy Lee Byrd

Improving the Handling and Ride Quality On This 1956 Chevy Nomad By Tommy Lee Byrd - Photography By Brian Brennan Leaf Removal - We Upgrade a Tri-Five...

00 Hot Rod Restoration ‘32 Ford Panel Truck

Hot Rod Restoration: 1932 Ford Panel Truck

Eric Geisert

West Coast Built Bauder Restoration Panel Truck By Eric Geisert - Photography By Wes Allison Bob Bauder was what you'd call a “real hot rodder.” The...

01 Warbird Themed ‘33 Speedstar Roadster

Garrets Rod Shop Built 1933 Speedstar Roadster

Brian Brennan

Vintage Vibes, Fighter Plane Style, & Hot Rod Performance By Brian Brennan - Photography By John Jackson Hot Rods and fighter planes for as different as...

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The 2023 Al Slonaker Memorial Award Winner is a ’60 Buick Invicta

Brian Brennan

A Look at the 2023 Grand National Roadster Show's Al Slonaker Memorial Winner, … ’60 Buick Invicta Custom. By Brian Brennan - Photography By The...

2023 America’s Most Beautiful Roadster… ’32 Ford Highboy Roadster

Brian Brennan

This Year’s Grand National Roadster Show Keeps Hot Rodding Moving By Brian Brennan - Photography By Author This year's America's Most Beautiful Roadster winner is the...

07 the flush mounted trim from Greening Auto Company that ties the reworked front and rear glass to the side glass

Dan Duffy’s Big Oak Garage Built Bubbletop 1961 Chevy Impala

Brian Brennan

Triple Crown of Rodding: Best Street Cruiser By Brian Brennan - Photography By John Jackson Artwork By Tavis Highlander If there was ever a ‘61 Chevy Impala...

Triple Crown of Rodding 2022: Best Street Rod Winner

Brian Brennan

Sonny Freeman Takes Home Top Honors for His Three-Window ’32 Ford Coupe By Brian Brennan - Photography By John Jackson Artwork By Eric Brockmeyer Design Owning a...

Triple Crown of Rodding: Best Street Machine

Brian Brennan

A 200mph, 1,200-plus horsepower twin-turbo 482-inch Pontiac 1969 Firebird By Brian Brennan - Photography By John Jackson Artwork By Victor Fulton Designs If you grew up near...

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It’s All Grand … National Roadster Show Early Move-In

Brian Brennan

Take a Look Before the Doors Open to the Public By Brian Brennan - Photography By Author It’s a “grand” weekend with spectacular weather to welcome...

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2023 Grand National Roadster Show Move-In

Brian Brennan

First Look at the 2023 America’s Most Beautiful Roadster Entries and the Al Slonaker Award By Brian Brennan - Photography By The Author The 73rd Annual...

2023 Barrett-Jackson Cup Awarded to a 1969 Pontiac Firebird

Brian Brennan

By Brian Brennan - Photography By Author It’s Saturday afternoon of a record setting Barrett-Jackson Auction here in Scottsdale, Arizona and one of the major...

How To Custom Build and Upholster Custom Seat Cushions

Ron Ceridono

Budget Custom Interior Part 2: Tips & Tricks for DIY Upholstery Custom Seats By Ron Ceridono - Photography By John Winter Back in the Oct. ’22...

Barrett-Jackson Cup 2023 Top 5 From 2023 Scottsdale

Brian Brennan

By Brian Brennan – Photography By Author The Barrett-Jackson Cup 2023 winner, which includes a very nice check for $20,000, is getting ever so close. Leading...

War Surplus On Wheels Show 2022

Eric Geisert

How The Aftermath Of WWII Influenced The Hot Rod Culture By Eric Geisert - Photography By the Author It’s a very rare occurrence when such a...

Arctic White LS Swapped 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser

In The Garage Media Staff

How Tom Thomas Built This Daily Driven Vista Cruiser Wagon One Step At A Time By John Machaqueiro - Photographer By the Author Before the SUV...

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The 2023 Barrett-Jackson Cup Shows Off 50 of the Country’s Top Builds in Competition

Brian Brennan

By Brian Brennan - Photography By the Author It’s January and the Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, has become a decades-long tradition. The nine-day event...

Canadian Muscle, 1965 Pontiac Acadian

In The Garage Media Staff

Canada’s Nova, a 1965 Pontiac Acadian Canso Sport Deluxe By Fuelish Media - Photography by the Author Have you ever seen an Acadian Canso Sport Deluxe...

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