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
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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...
How To Replace Inner Fender Panels On 1965 Chevelle
New Inner Fender Panels and Billet Hood Hinges Can Immediately Clean Up The Engine Bay of Your Project Car
By Brian Brennan - Photography By...
How to TIG Weld
Everything You Need To Know About TIG Welding
By Ron Covell - Photography By the Author
We’ve covered MIG welding, which for many years has been...
Shop Truck: Keeping The Patina, 1955 Chevy Wagon Roof Swap
How To Swap The Roof On Our 1955 Chevy Wagon With Kev’s Rod & Custom
By Brian Brennan - Photography By the Author - Videography...
1947 Dodge Coupe With Hand-Crafted Custom Fender and Decklid
Reforming Body Lines With Traditional MetalCraft
By Curt Iseli - Photography by Cody Walls
The story of Doug Melson’s 1947 Dodge coupe is an all-too-familiar one....
How to MIG Weld
Miller Portable Welder Units are One of the Best At-Home MIG Welders for Hot Rodders
By Ron Covell - Photography By the Author
The principles of welding are easy to understand: the parts...
The Metalwork Behind The GNRS 2022 Al Slonaker Award Winning Highboy Coupe
By Ron Covell
Some of the most eye-catching vehicles at the recent Grand National Roadster Show (GNRS) in Pomona were in competition for the Al...
Award Winning Metal Work: 1934 Chevy Roadster
A Look at The Craftsmanship of an Award-Winning 1934 Chevy Roadster
By Ron Covell
One of the highest honors in the indoor car show circuit is...
How To Get Rid of Orange Peel Paint
Brothers Custom Automotive’s Color Sanding & Polishing Techniques To Get That Show Quality Finish
By Barry Kluczyk - Photography by the Author
A flat, deep, mirror-like finish...