Dodge Charger Classic Vinyl Top Replacement
Tips On DIY Vinyl Top Install For Your Classic Car
By Barry Kluczyk - Photography By the Author
Miss it or not, the all-American vinyl roof...
Custom Dash & Headlights on Fenderless Ford Roadster
Part 6: Rad Rides by Troy Built Innovative Custom Dash, Headlights, and Shock Mounts
By Ron Covell - Photography by Adam Banks & Brian Brennan
This...
Mastering Metal: Myers’ Fenderless Ford Roadster by Rad Rides
Part 5: Apron Panels, Lower Hood Panels and Door Construction
By Ron Covell - Photography by Adam Banks
In past issues, we covered much of the...
Rust Repair on a Ford Ranch Wagon
Restoring This Vintage 1957 Ford Station Wagon
By Ron Ceridono - Photography By Tate Radford
Let’s take a step back to a time when the ’57...
Supercharger & Suspension On Myers’ Fenderless Ford Roadster
Part 4: Ford Y-Block, McCulloch Supercharger, and Suspension
By Ron Covell - Photography By Adam Banks
A tremendous amount of work goes into building a car...
How To Restore Trim Pieces On Your Classic Car
DIY Trim Piece Restoration For Your Project Car
By Tommy Lee Byrd - Photography By the Author
When it comes to the final details of a...
Chopping The Buick Coupe Top
Tips For Chopping Your Pre War Classic Car
By Curt Iseli - Photography By the Author
When customizing originated, the goal was to refine the lines...
Vintage Sheetmetal: Repair Or Replace?
An age-old question for DIY Hot Rodders
By Gerry Burger - Photography By Chadly Johnson
Original or repro? It’s a longtime hot rodder’s battle with no...
Intricate Fabrication On Myers’ Fenderless Ford Roadster
Part 3: Custom Fabricated Decklid, Wheel Wells & Floor
By Ron Covell - Photography By Adam Banks
Construction is moving at a rapid pace at Rad...
Myers’ Fenderless 1936 Ford Roadster
Part 2: Rad Rides by Troy Meticulous Chassis Work
By Ron Covell - Photography By Adam Banks
We previously looked at how the crew at Rad...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
How To Make A Recessed License Plate Holder
Tin Man’s Garage’s Custom License Plate
By Ron Covell - Photography By Brian Limberg
Brian Limberg, the founder of Tin Man’s Garage in Sycamore, Illinois, is...
How To Make A Custom Hood and Nose
Custom Fabrication On A Shadow Rods XL27 Chassis
By Ron Covell - Photography By Jon Hall & Dave Autin
Track roadsters have been popular since the...
How To Cut and Buff Like a Professional
DIY Guide To Cutting and Buffing Paint To Perfection
By John Gilbert - Photography By the Author
There are two types of hot rodders: the DIY...
The Art Of Shaping A Roll Pan
Shadow Rods’ Perfectly Proportioned Roll Pan Method
By Ron Covell - Photography By Jon Hall & Dave Autin
Jon Hall is the founder of Shadow Rods,...
How To Prep Your Car For Paint
Paint Preparation Prevents The Need For Costly Paint Correction
By Chris Shelton - Photography By Brian Brennan, Glenn Sinon & Chadly Johnson
If you’re like me,...
Finishing The Tribute 1959 Thunderbird
Part 2: Marcus “Shaky” Sullivan and “PPG Paul” Finish The Custom Paint Job On Larry Watson’s Tribute ‘59 Thunderbird
By Chris Shelton - Photography By...
New Levels of Precision; Custom ‘35 Chevy Coupe
Ironworks Speed and Kustom Use The Latest Tech When Making Custom Parts
By Ron Covell - Photography by the Author & Rodger Lee
Videographer Rodger Lee ...
How To Section a Car
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...
A Legendary Candy Paint Job On This Special 1959 Thunderbird
Part 1: “Wild Bill” Carter Left a Paint Legacy and an Unfinished Larry Watson Tribute. Here’s How Marcus “Shaky” Sullivan & “PPG Paul” Stoll...
How To Replace Upper and Lower Cowl On A Classic Car
New Sheetmetal From Auto Metal Direct For This 1964 Ford Galaxie
By Brian Brennan - Photography By Jubee Mays
Our 1964 Ford Galaxie (named “Project...
Truly Custom 1935 Chevy Coupe
Part Two: Ironworks Speed & Kustom Got It Just Right
By Ron Covell - Photography & Videography By Rodger Lee - Artwork By e. Black...
Donn Lowe’s 1929 Ford Model A Roadster
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...
How To Chop A Top With Minimal Effort and Maximum Accuracy Part 2
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...
How To Chop A Top With Minimal Effort and Maximum Accuracy Part 1
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
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...
How To Install Firewall On A 1964 Ford Galaxie
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...
Design and Fabricate a New Roof, Hood, and Grille on our 1947 Dodge Project...
Restyled In Hot Rod Fashion, Fabricating a New Roofline, Hood, and Grille.
By Curt Iseli - Photography By Cody Walls
This 1947 Dodge Sedan was shuffled...
Fabricating Model A Roof Inserts With Craftworks Fabrication!
Roof Inserts: Natalie’s Distinctive Deuce Coupe
By Ron Covell - Photography By Not Stock Photos and Courtesy of Craftworks Fabrication
Ford Model A coupes have an...
Function and Form: The Art Of Channeling a Hot Rod
How to Channel a 1932 Ford Coupe
By Curt Iseli - Photography by Cody Walls
In the earliest days of our hobby, innovative hot rodders identified...
How To French Tail Lights On A Ford Model 48
Modifying Your Hot Rod For Style and Safety With LED Tail Lights
By Gerry Burger - Photography Glenn Sinon
Let’s face it; we’re all guilty of...
How To Install Speedway Motors’ Headlight with Turn Signal
Mounting Speedway Motors’ Guide 682-C 12V H4 Headlights With Turn Signals
By Brian Brennan - Photography By the Author
If you plan on driving your hot...