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1 new products arp Reduced Wrenching

Modern Roddings New Products for 2025

Reduced Wrenching Automotive Racing Products has added some Reduced Wrenching bolts to their line of fasteners, available in convenient five-packs sorted by size. For instance,...
01 1930s classic car body with metallic purple flake paint in professional spray booth

Carry Metalflake in Waterborne Clear

By John Gilbert   -   Photography by Tom Koppinger & Doug Jerger The range of colors for custom car paint expanded in 1960 with the introduction...
01 Black red 1972 Chevrolet C10 pickup truck gravel road sunset desert landscape mountains

1972 Chevy C10: The Hot Rods by Dean Way

By Brian Brennan & Rob Fortier   -   Images by NotStock Photography When it comes to stealth hot rods (subtle yet menacing), to me, nothing is...
000 1971 Camaro pro touring build in progress LS engine Wilwood brakes

Fresh Windshield and New Detroit Speed Wiper Motor Install on a 1971 Camaro

By Chuck Vranas   -   Images by the Author It doesn’t matter how much power your ride has underhood or if you have the most-wicked suspension...
001 1977 Chevy Malibu SS front view chrome bumper gas station

Joe Taylor’s 1977 Chevy Malibu

By Nick Licata   -   Images by NotStock Photography “When I was 17 years old, I would always hear older men talking about how they wish...

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1956 Chevy Restomod With LS3 Power

By Fuelish Media   -   Images by the Author Not many car enthusiasts still own their very first vehicle. That’s because most first rides are certified...
001 1965 nova rendering

Electric Motor Powered 1965 Nova Rendering By Tavis Highlander

Artwork by Tavis Highlander Instagram @tavishighlander TavisHighlander.com Owner: Penn Tasinga While working with the owner on the initial ideas for this build it was apparent that the boxy...
000 1971 Camaro pro touring build in progress LS engine Wilwood brakes

Fresh Windshield and New Detroit Speed Wiper Motor Install on a 1971 Camaro

By Chuck Vranas   -   Images by the Author It doesn’t matter how much power your ride has underhood or if you have the most-wicked suspension...
001 1977 Chevy Malibu SS front view chrome bumper gas station

Joe Taylor’s 1977 Chevy Malibu

By Nick Licata   -   Images by NotStock Photography “When I was 17 years old, I would always hear older men talking about how they wish...
001 summit racing pro ls block

Parts Bin – All Chevy Performance’s Parts Picks for 2025

Brawny Block Summit Racing’s SPC Pro LS block is built for high-performance street and competition use, cast in Germany from stronger class 35 iron and...
001 1972 Chevy Nova LS1 swap matte hood pro touring bronze wheels

Pro Touring 1972 Chevy Nova Restomod

By Fuelish Media   -   Images by the Author Everyone has their own reasons for building a custom car. In some cases, it’s to break a...
001 1963 Chevy Nova body in primer at shop roof masked hood cutout

Automotive Paint Tips on a 1963 Chevy Nova

By Ron Covell   -   Images by Taylor Kempkes There is a lot involved in painting a car if you want to achieve exceptional quality. In...
000 AFM delete cam install camshaft insertion into bare LS block

How to Delete the Active Fuel Management Cam in an LS Engine

By Jeff Smith   -   Images by the Author The move toward LS engine swaps and LS engine building in general is so strong that even...
001 1955 Chevy Bel Air turquoise Cragar wheels chrome trim

A 1955 Chevy Bel Air That Steps Back in Time

By Tommy Lee Byrd   -   Images by the Author The old car hobby is a mixed bag of motivation, but it’s safe to say that...
001 Proform 16 inch brushless electric fan hand held next to classic red 1969 Chevrolet

How Various Engine Cooling Fans Work

In Part 1 of our series on engine cooling (Volume 5, Issue 54) we began looking at cooling system components starting with radiators. This...
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001 1963 Chevy Nova body in primer at shop roof masked hood cutout

Automotive Paint Tips on a 1963 Chevy Nova

By Ron Covell   -   Images by Taylor Kempkes There is a lot involved in painting a car if you want to achieve exceptional quality. In...
001 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS pro street build blackout trim halo headlights matte hood

1970 Chevy Chevelle Street Beast

By Scotty Lachenauer   -   Images by the Author If you want to build a ride of the highest level you need three things going for...
001 1969 corvette restomod

Corvette Helps Fund Curing Kids Cancer

1969 Corvette Restomod to be Auctioned off at Mecum Kissimmee A meticulously built 1969 Corvette restomod, crafted over five years to modern supercar standards, will...

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01 1952 Chevy Suburban black lowered 5 spoke silver wheels sunset airfield plane N32635

David & Debbie Pilgrim’s 1952 Chevrolet Suburban

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by NotStock Photography Having worked in this industry for well over three decades, I’ve formed a lot of great relationships...
01 1951 Chevy custom engine bay raw metal LS supercharged clean sheetmetal firewall

The Scott’s Hotrods 1951 Chevy, Part 10: The Engine Bay

By Kenneth “Stress Ball” DeKissere   -   Images by Camren Beattie Editor Rob keeps nudging me to write another article for you guys on the truck,...
01 Black red 1972 Chevrolet C10 pickup truck gravel road sunset desert landscape mountains

1972 Chevy C10: The Hot Rods by Dean Way

By Brian Brennan & Rob Fortier   -   Images by NotStock Photography When it comes to stealth hot rods (subtle yet menacing), to me, nothing is...
00 Pure Stealth transmission line install hand routing braided hose to trans fitting

Pure Stealth Modern-Vintage Transmission Plumbing Kit

By Ryan Manson   -   Images by Rob Fortier When it comes to building a classic truck, it should come as no surprise that as aftermarket...
CTP DEC 2025 Ronnie Wetch Big Sky Bonanza

Ronnie Wetch’s 1974 Big Sky Bonanza Blazer Build

By the CTP Staff   -   Illustration by Tavis Highlander Our main man behind the world-famous C10 Talk podcast AND the hugely successful Reunion Truck Show...
01 1951 Chevy AC vacuum pump manifold gauges Freon charge LS swap garage install

Installing Old Air Products’ Hurricane Heat & Cool System

By Ron Ceridono   -   Images by the Author When our buddy, Paul Willis, decided his new project would be building a 1955 Ford F-100 from...
01 1953 chevy 3100 custom truck pro touring build candy red gold wheels race track

The Briggs-SaltWorks 1953 Chevy

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by NotStock Photography Just when I thought I’d seen everything that could be done to a 1947-53 Chevrolet Advance Design...
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01 1951 Chevy custom engine bay raw metal LS supercharged clean sheetmetal firewall

The Scott’s Hotrods 1951 Chevy, Part 10: The Engine Bay

By Kenneth “Stress Ball” DeKissere   -   Images by Camren Beattie Editor Rob keeps nudging me to write another article for you guys on the truck,...
01 Stainless steel hard lines AN fittings firewall bulkhead connections welded mounting points

Custom Plumbing and Exhaust Systems

By Ron Covell   -   Photography By Jay Doerfler We are continuing our investigation of the inspiring work being done on the 1969 Camaro project being...
1 new products arp Reduced Wrenching

Modern Roddings New Products for 2025

Reduced Wrenching Automotive Racing Products has added some Reduced Wrenching bolts to their line of fasteners, available in convenient five-packs sorted by size. For instance,...
00 1948 Chevy truck interior tilt chrome column install yellow flake wheel airlift controller

Steered Straight: Flaming River’s FR1990PL Nostalgia Column for 1947-1954 Chevy Pickups

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by the Author I’ll admit, as much as I love retaining factory steering columns in 1940s-50s pickups, when an independent...
01 1948 GMC truck patina pickup lowered static stance vintage industrial backdrop

Mike Correll’s 1948 GMC: Unfinished Business

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by Jason Matthew For some, it’s the thrill of the hunt; for others, it’s the build process; while others, myself...
01 john nutt 1955 chevy 3200 stepside driving

In Your Garage: John Nutt’s 1955 Chevy 3200 Stepside

Name: John Nutt Vehicle Year/Make/Model: 1955 Chevy 3200 Stepside, big window Built By: John Nutt Engine Details: 327 Chevy small-block; Holley Terminator EFI and Dual Sync; L79...

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POR-15 Keeps Rust at Bay

By John Gilbert   -   Photography By the Author Rust never sleeps, that is, until rusted iron or steel is painted with POR-15 rust-preventive coating. I...
01 Stainless steel hard lines AN fittings firewall bulkhead connections welded mounting points

Custom Plumbing and Exhaust Systems

By Ron Covell   -   Photography By Jay Doerfler We are continuing our investigation of the inspiring work being done on the 1969 Camaro project being...
1 new products arp Reduced Wrenching

Modern Roddings New Products for 2025

Reduced Wrenching Automotive Racing Products has added some Reduced Wrenching bolts to their line of fasteners, available in convenient five-packs sorted by size. For instance,...
01 1930s classic car body with metallic purple flake paint in professional spray booth

Carry Metalflake in Waterborne Clear

By John Gilbert   -   Photography by Tom Koppinger & Doug Jerger The range of colors for custom car paint expanded in 1960 with the introduction...
01 1934 ford three window model 40 front three quarter

In Your Garage: Mike Atkins’ 1934 Ford Three-Window Model 40

Name: Mike Atkins Vehicle Year/Make/Model: 1934 Ford three-window Model 40 Built By: Mike and Patty Atkins and friends Engine Details: Chevrolet 355, Brodix heads, Howard roller cam,...
01 1962 Chevy Impala profile shot candy red paint air ride stance billet wheels

1962 Chevy Impala Powered By Vintage 409

By Grant Cox   -   Photography By the Author After 35 years of building custom, one-of-a-kind rides, Rick Plush of Haysville, Kansas, isn’t new to the...
01 parting shot 1932 ford roadster 1990 grand national roadster show

1932 Ford Roadster Built on Stage at the 1990 GNRS

By Brian Brennan We're counting down to the Grand National Roadster Show (GNRS), and we thought it would be fun to look back at the...
01 in your garage elton walker 1957 chevy wagon front three quarter view

In Your Garage: Elton Walker’s 1957 Chevy wagon

Name: Elton Walker City/State: Upper Coomera, Gold Coast, Australia Vehicle Year/Make/Model: 1957 Chevrolet Wagon ex Sedan Delivery Engine Details: GM LSA supercharged 6.2L; alloy GM manifolds, remainder...
01 1953 Mercury Monterey profile shot air ride stance shaved trim and custom blue paint

Making a Mild Custom Out of a 1953 Mercury Monterey

By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By Michael Christensen In the world of custom Mercs, it isn’t unusual to find a 1949-51 coupe as a mild...
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001 aluminum big block chevy build

Aluminum Chevy Big Block Engine Build

By Jeff Huneycutt   -   Images by the Author In the 1960s, many of Lola Cars’ most successful racing machines were powered by Chevrolet small- and...
01 TIG torch with #5 pink cup tungsten on steel joint clean weld bead

TIG Welding 101 (Cont.): All About Electrodes

By Ron Covell   -  Images by the Author TIG welding machines have become so affordable these days that most professional shops (and many home hobbyists)...
28 Dakota Digital six button remote ECD 200BT module Dremel rotary tool PAC 2800BT fan controller

Easy to Install Electrical Accessories on Your Hot Rod

By Ron Ceridono   -   Photography Courtesy of the Manufacturers We confess, we will always love bare bones, wind-in-your-face, traditional hot rods—we’re even partial to those...
02 1932 Ford Roadster rolling shot blue paint black top fendered hot rod

1932 Ford Roadster Brings Vision and Artistry Together

By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By NotStock Photography   -   Illustration By Eric Brockmeyer Design Scott Movic of Jupiter, Florida, had his own vision for a...
02 1929 Ford Roadster side profile featuring shaved door handles and polished front suspension components

Traditional 1929 Ford Highboy Roadster

By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By Tommy Koppinger If you listen to Dave Hooker from Arizona, you read the benefit of two stories in one:...
01 2025 pavement pounder rte66 sema

Pavement Pounder – Route 66 to the SEMA Show

By Cole Quinnell   -   Photography By the Author & Patrick Hill While Route 66 was originally created to move traffic smoothly across the country, it...