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Goodguys 38th Griot’s Garage Pacific Northwest Nationals – presented by Wicked Fabrication

By MR Staff Northwestern hot rodders know how to have fun with their cars and trucks. The Goodguys Puyallup Pacific Northwest Nationals took place July...
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A Free 67 GTO Convertible is Transformed into a 960HP Restomod

By Scotty Lachenauer - Photography By The Author When Paul Tusini learned his health was worsening and he needed medical treatment for the third time,...
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Jake McKiddie’s 1961 Coupe De Ville

By Grant Cox - Photography By The Author Back in 2002, 22-year-old Jake McKiddie was working on custom projects in his parents’ garage. Among those...
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A Silver Sport Tremec TKX For Our 1965 Mustang Fastback

By Evan J. Smith - Photography By Ryan Foss - Videography By Ryan Foss Productions Embed with video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SobQAIO3YmY Hot rod engine swaps are nothing...
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Rad Rides Thunderbird at the 2026 Grand National Roadster Show

Take an in-depth walkaround of one of the most subtly refined builds at the Grand National Roadster Show as Troy Trepanier of Rad Rides...
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This Dusky Big-Block 1955 Chevy Makes the Ultimate Hot Rod

By Scotty Lachenauer - Photography By The Author There’s something about the color black that draws the eye into its depths. Hot rods painted in...
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2026 Sacramento Autorama | West Coast Challenge Series

By John Gilbert - Photography By the Author It was all there. Everything that makes for a world-class custom car show happened at the 75th...
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Rodding Around News: 2026 Triple Crown of Rodding | Harold’s Hot Rod Shop |...

by Brian Brennan - Videos by Ryan Foss 2026 Triple Crown of Rodding Update The excitement is building as the well-known 2026 Triple Crown of Rodding...
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CPP 1965 Mustang Disc Brake Plumbing

By Ron Ceridono - Photography By Tate Radford Colin and Sue Radford have been around performance cars since they were old enough to drive. From...
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Parting Shot: Motorama “Dream Car” 1954 Oldsmobile F-88

By Brian Brennan - Photography By Barrett-Jackson Auctions At some point, all of us have seen a General Motors concept vehicle, or maybe several of...
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Modern Rodding’s New Products

Group 48 Battery Mount Kit Bowler Transmissions designed this innovative kit around the popular Group 48 footprint, providing a secure base while remaining compatible with...
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Revitalized 1960 Thunderbird Inspired by Larry Watson

By Dale Moreau - Photography By The Author Lonnie Gilbertson is widely recognized in the hot rod and custom car community. His debut project, a...
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52nd Annual Back to the 50s Car Show

By Chadly Johnson - Photography By The Author Imagine over 10,000 pre-1965 show cars gathering in one place with cruising that doesn’t stop for three...
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Godzilla Swap – Retrofitting a 7.3 engine into a 1965 Mustang

By Evan J. Smith - Photography By Ryan Foss & Brian Brennan Videography By Ryan Foss Productions Remember the fuel-injected 5.0L Fox-body Mustang days from 1986-93?...
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The 1958 Corvette Was a One-Year-Only Build

By Brian Brennan - Photography by NotStock Photography The 1958 Corvette (C1) featured notable design changes, making it a one-year-only model. The major redesign for...
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Vintage Air’s Front Runner Accessory Drive System

By Ron Ceridono - Photography by Brian Brennan The saying "Build a better mousetrap, and the world will beat a path to your door” is...
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Scott Wilson Built this Stunning 1948 Cadillac Convertible

By Scotty Lachenauer - Photography By The Author Scott Wilson builds cars as if he’s on a mission from God. If you talk to anyone...
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Parting Shot: Historic 1932 Ford Sedan “Regret”

By Brian Brennan While attending the 2025 Triple Crown of Rodding, I ran into an old friend who brought his even older hot rod. “Regret”...
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1971 Duster Interior Gets a Makeover

By Ron Covell - Photography By BBT Fabrications We previously reviewed several stages of fabrication on this outstanding 1971 Duster being built at BBT Fabrications....
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2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals

Evan J. Smith - Photography By The Author The sun hadn’t yet burned off the morning haze from Pennsylvania’s rolling hills when the first rumble...
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2026 Medford Rod & Custom Show | West Coast Challenge Series

By John Gilbert - Photography By The Author The 2026 Medford Rod & Custom Show is just one year away from a momentous occasion, celebrating...
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Corvette IRS – Our 1971 Gets Linked Up – Detroit Speed DECALink IRS

By Barry Kluczyk - Photography by Brian Brennan  We’re back in Phoenix at Hot Rods by Dean for the next part of our C3 Corvette...
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Rodding Around News: Recap of Goodguys 2025 Winners and Editor’s Picks

By Brian Brennan Goodguys 2025 Classic Instruments Street Rod of the Year Goodguys Rod & Custom Association has recognized Ross Myers and his 1936 Ford roadster...
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Brandon Good’s 1932 Ford Gasser Lays it Down on the Street

By Scotty Lachenauer - Photography By The Author This 1932 Ford Gasser is a perfect example of the breed. Gassers will pull you into their...
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Modern Rodding’s New Products – June 2026

ARP Stud Kits for Big-Block Chevys Modern Rodding's First new product for June 2026 is from ARP. The automotive aftermarket continues to embrace the popular...
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10th Annual Spokane Speed and Custom Show

By John Gilbert - Photography By The Author At the very top of the Northwest United States, Washington is the last state on the West...
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2026 Ford FE Race and Reunion

By Evan J. Smith - Photography by Kalyn Guenther The air at Muncie Dragway hung thick with the scent of race fuel and nostalgia as...
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Corvette Fuel Injection History — and the Aftermarket Options

By Barry Kluczyk   -   Photography By The Author Corvette fuel injection has been around for decades. Dating back to 1957, its history is quite interesting...
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Fabricating a Sheet Metal Core Support Cover

By Ron Ceridono   -   Photography By Chadly Johnson A core support cover delivers more than just style.  There is a functional benefit, as well. Just...
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This 1965 Chevy Malibu Station Wagon has an LT4 and a Custom Chassis

By Gerry Burger  -   Photography By Rick Amado Ah yes, the station wagon. There was a time long ago when no respectable estate was without...
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A 1971 Chevelle Father/Son Project

By Grant Cox   -   Photography By The Author On a sweltering summer day in 2019, Danny Wilson received an intriguing call from a friend. A...
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Goodguys Rod & Custom Association Awards 2026 Tanks Inc. Hot Rod of the Year

Goodguys Rod & Custom Association Awards the 2026 Tanks Inc. Hot Rod of the Year By MR Staff Goodguys Rod & Custom Association presented their second...
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CPP Disc Brakes – Modern Stopping Power for a Vintage Mustang

By Ron Ceridono   -   Photography By Tate Radford For most hot rodders, nothing compares to the thrill of being pushed back into the seat by...
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Grandpa’s 1931 Ford Model A

By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By Luke Munnell Time and again, we hear about a dad's project being passed down to his son, who then...
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Ironworks Speed & Kustom’s 1965 Chevelle Wagon – LT4 – Speedtech Chassis

By Gerry Burger The station wagon, once relegated to chores related to family life, was the body style of choice for soccer moms, Little League...
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The “Must-Have” New Products List From SEMA

By Brian Brennan After walking the aisles of the 2025 SEMA Show, we spotted many cool items perfect for hot rod builds. With this in...
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Iconic 1949-51 Merc Custom Build by Galpin Speed Shop

By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By Fuelish Media There are many places we wish we were right now, but I imagine Lahaina, Hawaii, would be...
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In Your Garage: Roy and Lynne Sorenson’s 1968 Chevy El Camino

Name: Roy & Lynne Sorenson Vehicle Year/Make/Model: 1968 Chevrolet El Camino Built By: Roy & Lynne Sorenson and South City Rod & Custom Engine Details: 327 small-block,...
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2026 Portland Roadster Show & West Coast Challenge Series

By Dale Moreau   -   Photography By The Author & Anthony Scales The weather was perfect in Portland, Oregon, for the 70th anniversary of the Portland...
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Rodding Around News—Golden Star Classic Auto Parts Shootout at the Tri-Five Nationals

By MR Staff Golden Star Classic Auto Parts Shootout The 11th Tri-Five Nationals presented by CPP will take place August 13-15, 2026,...

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