1928 Ford Sedan is Chopped and Channeled and One of a Kind
By Brian Brennan - Photography By NotStock Photography
Listen to Nathan Curry of Missouri; he will tell you what you must know about his chopped...
Lions Drag Strip Where it Started For So Many
By Brian Brennan
We all have that unforgettable moment or place that ignites our automotive passion. For many of us, the journey began not in...
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...
Goodguys Gear Up to Celebrate at the 24th Meguiar’s Del Mar Nationals
Hot rod enthusiasts, mark your calendars! From April 4 to 6, 2025, the Del Mar Fairgrounds will transform into a haven for hot rodders...
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...
1985 Chevy Monte Carlo With Mopar Hellcat V-8 Power
By Brian Brennan - Photography By Matt Lankford
We get why Derrick Lyon of Washington wanted to remove the anemic small-block that his 1985 Monte...
The Goodguys 41st All American Get-Together Brings Customs, Lowriders, Modern Muscle, and More Back...
If you’re in the Bay Area region of California this coming weekend, you’re in luck as Goodguys will be hosting their 41st All American...
Upgrading Early Mustangs With CPP’s Advanced Suspension System
By Ron Ceridono - Photography by Tate Radford
Of all the modifications that can be made to any early Mustang, one of the most significant...
LT4 Power, Roadster Shop Chassis Equal Potent 1961 Corvette
By Brian Brennan - Photography By NotStock Photography
The 1961 Chevrolet Corvette is a defining model in the Corvette lineage, emblematic of American muscle and...
Goodguys Kicked Off its 42nd Season With its Spring Nationals
By Todd Ryden
Goodguys Rod and Custom kicked off their 42nd season last weekend with their 15th FiTech Fuel Injection Spring Nationals presented by Grundy...
Installing the Holley Sniper 2 EFI
By Ryan Manson - Photography By Brian Brennan
Technology advances in leaps and bounds these days. With a new smartphone coming out every week, it...
Rodding Around News — Bonneville Classic Road Tour
By Brian Brennan
Jerry Dixey is excited to announce the Bonneville Classic Road Tour, which is set to begin this summer. This tour will follow...
1955 Chevy Receives Four Wheel-Independent Suspension and an LS3
By Brian Brennan - Photography By Chadly Johnson
Beneath the shimmering blue and champagne hue lies a project that’s more than just a car; it’s a...
Modern Roddings New Products for 2025
Next-Gen Transmission & Gear Lubes in Handy-Use Easy-Pack
AMSOIL has expanded its product lineup with two innovative lubricants engineered for peak performance in severe-duty applications....
Hollywood Hot Rods Creates a 1936 Ford Custom Three-Window Coupe
By Brian Brennan - Photography By Luke Munnell
In the world of hot rodding, every build has a story, but few transformations can match the...
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...
1932 Ford Coupe With Chop and Channel Treatment
By Dale Moreau - Photography By The Author
When you turn into Arnie Chupp’s driveway in Oregon, which is more of a country road, you...
Hot Rodding Legend Gene Winfield Dies
By Modern Rodding Staff
The name Gene Winfield is and has been synonymous with the world of hot rodding, especially custom car building, for longer...
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...
Custom 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback, a Muscle Car Legend Reimagined
By Brian Brennan - Photography By Jason Matthew
The 1967 Ford Mustang is one of the most popular muscle cars from an era widely accepted...
2024 Tri- Five Nationals at Beech Bend Raceway
By Tommy Lee Byrd - Photography By The Author
Regarding automotive events, every seasoned hot rodder can agree that things were better when car shows...
Goodguys is Set to Fire Up Their 2025 Event Season in Scottsdale
There have been a lot of great indoor car shows going on across the country, but we’re looking forward to getting back to the...
Parting Shot — Resurfaced, Lil’ John Buttera’s 1932 Ford Three-Window Highboy Coupe
By Brian Brennan
Lil’ John Buttera is no stranger to drag racing, Indycars, street machines, and street rods. He is no stranger to Modern Rodding,...
Steve Frisbie’s Custom 1933 Ford Cabriolet Journey
By Dale Moreau - Photography By The Author
Steve Frisbie owns and operates Steve’s Auto Restorations (SAR) in Portland, Oregon. His love of cars harkens...
Muscle Car Resurrection The Transformation of Russ Reiter’s 1966 Pontiac GTO
By Brian Brennan - Photography By NotStock Photography
It was 1964 and you could feel that Detroit was searching for something to give to the...
Building a Custom Frame for a 1962 Chevy Impala Convertible
By Ron Ceridono - Photography by Taylor Kempkes
When a diehard 1962 Chevy fan wanted someone to build an Impala convertible unlike anything seen before,...
Scott Simpson’s 1932 Ford Roadster Pickup Hem-Powered
By Brian Brennan - Photography By Wes Allison
Some of the most recognizable and iconic hot rods are based on the roadster pickup—a Ford Model...
Parting Shot — The 1965 Mustang Fastback Shelby G.T. 350
By Brian Brennan - Photography Courtesy of Mecum Auctions Inc.
The 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback Shelby G.T. 350 may sound like a modern car, but...
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...
Darby Milner’s Journey to Building Elmo, His 1932 Ford Three-Window Highboy Coupe
By Grant Cox - Photography By the Author
The engine hum seemed to sing a melody from a bygone era, a tune that spoke directly...
Hot Rods & History Unite
The 75th Grand National Roadster Show Truly Earned Its Moniker: The Grand Daddy of Them All
By Brian Brennan - Photography by the Author, John...
The Reinvention of This 1970 Chevelle
By Brian Brennan - Photography By Travis Scanlan
The 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle, an iconic muscle car, combines vintage aesthetics with modern performance. Zach Hightower’s build...
Dean Jeffries, A Customizer Close To All of Our Hearts
By Brian Brennan
I remember the first time I encountered the name Dean Jeffries. It was on the glossy pages of car magazines, especially the...
1969 GTO Rides on a Roadster Shop Chassis With LS3 Power
By Chuck Vranas - Photography By the Author
In 1969, Pontiac's GTO reigned supreme among muscle cars. Owned by Marc Grondahl, a meticulously restored GTO...
Modern Rodding News – World’s Most Beautiful Truck and Street Rod d’Elegance Winners
World’s Most Beautiful Truck
Another great weekend in SoCal in Pomona, California, as the O'Reilly Auto Parts Grand National Truck Show rolled into town for...
1936 Ford Phaeton Receives 1947 Gauges and a Custom Dash
By Gerry Burger - Photography By the Author
Our project 1936 phaeton is making steady progress. The final look of the dashboard will combine vintage,...
The 1936 Ford Three-Window Coupe Transformed the Brizio Way
By Brian Brennan - Photography By Michael Christensen
The 1936 Ford three-window coupe, often overlooked as a "sleeper," combines classic styling with customization potential. Enhanced...
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...
MR’s Featured New Products For Your Hot Rod – 2024
Comfy Corner
The new 1978-1980 Dash Pad with Center Speaker (PN L241195) was explicitly designed for the El Camino and Monte Carlo. RESTOPARTS takes pride...
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...
