LS Powered 1936 Ford Pickup
By Brian Brennan - Photography By Tommy Koppinger
Pickup trucks and hot rods are synonymous with the “horse and buggy.” It’s hard to imagine enjoying...
The Andy Brizio 1915 C-Cab
By Brian Brennan - Photography By the Author & the Roy Brizio Collection
While attending this year’s Grand National Roadster Show, we made our obligatory...
Making Aluminum Bumpers for a 1962 Chevy Impala
By Ron Covell - Photography By Taylor Kempkes
It has become relatively common to rework the bumpers on high-end builds, usually tucking them in to...
Detailing Through Paint, Flames, and Pinstriping
By John Gilbert - Photography By Jessica Roach
There are more intricate details to MeKenzie Murphy’s Triple Crown of Rodding–winning 1932 Ford Roadster than meets...
1971 Plymouth Duster Receives a Hood Scoop to Cover the Hellcat V-8
By Ron Covell - Photography By BBT Fabrications
There are many reasons why a car might need a hood scoop. You may require additional cool...
How to Paint and Repair Fiberglass
By John Gilbert - Photography By Chadly Johnson
At the dawn of hot rodding, there was only one way for a rodder to source a...
Frenching Headlights on a 1951 Merc Convertible at Scott’s Hotrods
By Ron Covell - Photography By Shawn Holloway - Artwork By Eric Brockmeyer
From 1949-1951, the Mercury was the premier car to be customized in...
1958 Chevy Impala Front End Sheetmetal Restoration by BBT Fabrications
By Ron Covell
This is the last of our articles on building the BBT Fabrications 1959 Impala, which was featured in (and on the cover...
Custom Taillights For Your 1937 GMC Cabover
By Ron Covell - Photography By Tin Man’s Garage
Brian Limberg of Tin Man’s Garage in Sycamore, Illinois, is no stranger to building top-level street...
BBT Details Custom Underhood Modifications for a 1959 Chevy Impala
By Ron Covell
In past articles, we have examined several aspects of the BBT Fab 1959 Impala. This time, we will focus on the extensive...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
Part 3: Building a One-of-a-Kind Model A Sedan
By Ron Covell - Photography By Chris Gray
The one-of-a-kind 1930 Model A sedan has undergone distinctive chassis touches as well as all sorts of...
Period-Correct Custom Gauges & Taillights
Custom Metalwork Tastefully Modifies Our Ford Highboy Roadster
By Ron Covell - Photography By Jason Scudellari
Adding a small detail to a project car, such as...
Roadster Shop Model A Body Modifications
Part 2: 1930 Ford Model A With Impressive Modifications
By Ron Covell - Photography By Chris Gray
The last article examined the outstanding chassis Roadster Shop...
Facelift On This Ford Tudor Sedan
Ford Shoebox Gets French Headlights & Custom Grille By Scott's Hotrods 'N Customs
By Ron Covell - Photography By Camren Beattie
Just before World War II,...
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...
