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...