The 1959 Chevy Impala Unearthed from Museum Storage
By Brian Brennan - Photography By NotStock Photography
We all want to unearth our next project tucked away in a museum just waiting for us...
Installing Golden Star 1965 Ford Mustang Floor
By Ron Ceridono - Photography by Tate Radford
For at least one of Modern Rodding’s senior staff members (we won’t mention the editor by name)...
Goodguys 27th Summit Racing Nationals Presented by PPG
Lots to See & Lots to be Excited About
Last weekend was “the Big One” for hot rodders as Goodguys hosted their 27th Summit Racing...
Goodguys 34th Speedway Motors Heartland Nationals Wrapup
Thousands of hot rodders gathered at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines over the 4th of July weekend to celebrate our nation’s birthday...
Canadian 409 Powered 1929 Ford Highboy Roadster
By Brian Brennan - Photography By Chris Shelton
We wanted to have some fun with our Canadian hot rod friends and their accents, so we...
Gene Winfield: A Friend to All
By Brian Brennan
The death of Gene Winfield (June 16, 1927-March 4, 2025), a true icon in the world of hot rodding, marks a day...
Early 1970s ’Cuda Rear Quarter Replacement
By Mark Ehlen - Photography By the Author & Courtesy of Muscle Car Restorations
Restorations are paused for many reasons, but the most common is...
Rodding Around News – Triple Crown, SEMA Inductees, Speedway Motors Museum of American Speed
Triple Crown of Rodding … the Votes Are In
The Triple Crown of Rodding Presented by PPG continues to thrive as one of the country’s...
Jeff & Dee Dee Luttrell’s 1963 Buick Riviera
By Chuck Vranas - Photography By the Author
The early ’60s saw intense competition for automobile sales among the Big Three manufacturers as they marketed...
Eddie Motorsports Decklid Hinges for our 1962 Chevy Impala
By Ron Covell - Photography By Taylor Kempkes
We have previously examined this remarkable 1962 Chevy Impala and now we’ll concentrate on the exceptionally clean...
The Kennys’ 1957 Pontiac Safari Wagon
By Brian Brennan - Photography By NotStock Photography
Doug and Debbie Kenny from Florida own a 1957 Pontiac Safari wagon, the perfect hot rod that...
1962 Chevy Impala Outfitted With a Strange Engineering Custom Rearend
By Barry Kluczyk - Photography By Taylor Kempkes & Courtesy of Strange Engineering
Over the past year, we’ve regularly visited Old Anvil Speed Shop in...
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...
They’re Almost Here – Goodguys Pre-Event Info for Des Moines and Columbus
It’s a great time of year for hot rodders (especially those in the Midwest) as Goodguys Rod & Custom will host two of their...
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...
How to Build an Award-Winning 1932 Ford Chassis
By Ron Ceridono - Photography by Jessica Roach
There’s an old saying that beauty is only skin deep—but nothing could be further from the truth...
59th L.A. Roadsters Father’s Day Show & Swap
By Brian Brennan - Photography By The Author
It’s Father’s Day weekend, and in Southern California that means you can count on spending some time...
Setting up a Hydraulic Clutch
By Ron Ceridono - Photography By Jason Scudellari
To paraphrase Eli Wallach’s character, Tuco Benedicto Pacífico Juan María Ramírez, in the movie The Good, the...
Big-Block Powered 1935 Chevy Coupe
By Brian Brennan - Photography By Josh Mishler
When we talk about hot rods from the 1930s, we often think of Fords. There’s little doubt...
Vintage Hot Rodding At its Best In This 1932 Ford Highboy Roadster
By Brian Brennan - Photography By Michael Christensen
When discussing the concept of having or building an “early hot rod,” we often refer to the...
Reinforcing a 1932 Ford Roadster Body
By Gerry Burger - Photography By Jessica Roach
It’s one thing to stroll through the aisles of the Grand National Roadster Show or wander among...
Goodguys Wrapup: The 2nd Grundy Insurance Mid-Atlantic Nationals Presented by R&M Performance
By Todd Ryden - Images by the MR Staff
Goodguys took on Delaware’s Monster Mile over the weekend with a full lineup of hot rods,...
Air Conditioning Tips and Installation for Your Hot Rod
By Ron Ceridono - Photography By Brian Brennan, Ron Ceridono & Courtesy of Vintage Air
https://youtu.be/u15jGNhEwAA?si=mQkZxaPTQ9brPQ99
When it comes to passenger comfort, one of the most...
Ed Pink, Legendary Engine Builder & Hot Rodder, Dies at 94
By Brian Brennan
Ed Pink, renowned in the racing world as "The Old Master," was born in Los Angeles in 1931. Almost as soon as...
Installing a Headliner in a 1970 Chevy Nova
By Ron Ceridono - Photography By Brian “Tuck & Roll” Brennan
Bell Auto Upholstery is remarkable for a variety of reasons; they not only handle...
Jeff Norwell’s 1957 Ford Custom Packs a Special Twist
By Chuck Vranas - Photography By the Author
There’s nothing finer than flicking on the lights in the shop and bringing a classic black-and-white movie...
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...
1957 Chevy 150 is a Cherished High School Ride and Then Some
By Ken Gross - Photography By NotStock Photography
Not many guys drive their high school hot rod 38 years later. Jason Troilo, of Leesburg, Virginia,...
Goodguys Wraps Up Nashville and Awards the 2025 Tanks Inc. Hot Rod of the...
Goodguys Rod and Custom Association wrapped up their 19th BASF Nashville Nationals over the weekend after three days of hot-rodding enjoyment. The show took...
74th Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts Sacramento Autorama
By John Gilbert - Photography By the Author
America’s West Coast is steeped in time-honored traditions when it comes to custom car shows that trace...
Rodding Around News — Triple Crown Guitars and Podcasts for the Hot Rodder
Guitars at Triple Crown of Rodding
The Triple Crown of Rodding, renowned as one of the most prestigious automotive events in the country, returns to...
Larry Olson’s 1933 Ford Five-Window Coupe Features the Iconic 427 Tunnel Port Side Oiler...
By Brian Brennan - Photography By NotStock Photography
Larry Olson from South Dakota knows hot rods inside and out, especially those made by Alloway’s Hot...
Expanding Legroom in a 1932 Ford Roadster
By Ron Covell - Photography By Jessica Roach
MeKenzie Murphy is a real auto enthusiast. When she decided to build a 1932 Ford highboy roadster,...
Howard Michels’ 1932 Ford Tudor Sedan Comes to Life
By Brian Brennan - Photography By Michael Christensen
In my conversation with Howard “Mike” Michels from Stockton, California, he shares a fascinating story about how...
Recap: Goodguys 15th LMC Truck Spring Lone Star Nationals Presented by Old Air Products
Texas region hot rodders and car enthusiasts two-stepped over to Texas Motor Speedway (TMS) for two days of cool cars, cool people, and good...
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...
Applying ATAC To control Heat and Noise
By Ron Ceridono - Photography by Brian Brennan
Riding in hot rods can be like being in a noisy sauna on wheels; they can be...
Supercharged Hellcat-powered 1968 Plymouth Valiant
By Brian Brennan - Photography By Jason Matthew
The 1968 Plymouth Valiant was part of Chrysler's A-body platform, which was introduced in the early 1960s....
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...
Goodguys 10th Griot’s Garage North Carolina Nationals Presented by TREMEC
Goodguys bounced into Raleigh, North Carolina, this past Easter weekend for two jam-packed days of hot rodding fun at their 10th Griot’s Garage North...
