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Luis Villarreal’s 1969 K5 Blazer Convertible
By Rob Fortier - Images by NotStock Photography
Back in 2021, Houston’s Luis Villarreal was going through a bit of a hard time: it was...
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,...
A Silver Sport Tremec TKX For Our 1965 Mustang Fastback
By Evan J. Smith - Photography By Ryan Foss - Videography By Ryan Foss Productions
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Hot rod engine swaps are nothing...
1955 to 1959 Chevy 3100 Door Hinge Replacement
By “Rotten” Rodney Bauman - Images by the Author
Just a short while or two back in the Sept. ’25 issue, we endeavored to illustrate...
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...
2026 Goodguys Columbus Car Show Coverage
By Nick Licata - Images by the Author
Most folks who are into the car show scene, especially throughout the Midwest, know that July means...
Dennis Schaffner’s Street Rod–Inspired 1947 Chevy 3100
By Scotty Lachenauer - Images by the Author
Sometimes you just don’t have to go far out of your way to find that perfect builder...
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...
1970 Chevelle SS Street Machine
By Scotty Lachenauer - Images by the Author
When Thomas Sozzi inherited his 1970 Chevelle SS, a car his father had modified and raced frequently...
1966 Nova Custom Taillight Gas Filler
By Ron Ceridono - Images by Chadly Johnson
Over the years, automobile manufacturers have gone to extraordinary lengths to play hide and seek with the...
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...
Larry Jacinto’s 1967 C10
By Tony Thacker - Images by the Author
We see a lot of trucks in our business, but some just speak to you. It’s either...
Slick 2nd Gen Camaro is the One that Got Away
By Tommy Lee Byrd - Images by the Author
Seller’s remorse is a real thing, and it affects a huge percentage of gearheads. Once the...
In Your Garage: Jim Freitas’ 1961 Chevrolet Apache
Name: Jim Freitas
Vehicle Year/Make/Model: 1961 Chevy Apache
Engine Details: Chevy 383 stroker built by Smeding Performance
Transmission: Chevy 700-R4 built by Phoenix Transmission
Chassis and Suspension Details:...
Rick Bryce’s Big 10 Garage Built 1972 GMC
By Rob Fortier - Images by Tim Sutton
Sometimes, it takes a couple attempts to achieve a goal. We’ve all encountered obstacles, hiccups, what have...
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...
Old School Gassers and Super Stockers Battle in the Georgia Heat
By Tommy Lee Byrd - Images by the Author
Some might say the glory days of drag racing are long gone, but there is an...
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?...
Eddie Motorsports Raven Series V-Drive for Small-Block Chevys
By Rob Fortier - Images by the Author
Every time I need a part for my later-model GMC, I go to the dealer, they run...
Fitech Dual Quad – Adding a Vintage Vibe to an LS3
By Chuck Vranas - Images by the Author
Should you go old-school with a hopped-up small-block, a heavy-breathing big-block, or a more modern LS?Setting up...
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...
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...
Dentside Ford Short Bed Conversion with Auto Metal Direct
By Kevin Tetz - Images by the Author
Face it; a longbed truck is more practical, rides better, gets the same fuel economy, and hauls...
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...
Trucks at SEMA – Classic Truck Highlights from the Last Show
By Fuelish Media
Every year, our calendar is filled with a number of major events, but none compares to the annual SEMA Show held during...
Corvette Custom Fabrication Ideas with Roadster Shop
By Ron Covell - Images by Roadster Shop
In past articles we looked at some of the preliminary work being done by Roadster Shop on...
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....
1971 Chevy El Camino Wilwood Disc Brake Upgrade
By Ron Ceridono - Photos by Jason Scudellari
When Ross Berlanga brought this 1971 Chevrolet El Camino home in 1992, it was, by all accounts,...
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...
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...
Tim Hampel’s Modern-Family Pro-Street 1953 Chevy
By Rob Fortier - Images by NotStock Photography
This story begins some four decades ago when Tim Hampel was an 18-year-old living in Little Rock,...
A 1956 Ford F100 Gets a Nomad-Style Roof
By Ron Covell - Images by Ron Covell & Ron Potts
Every custom project has at least one moment where creativity, problem-solving, and craftsmanship all...
Detroit Speed 1969 Camaro Rendering
Artwork by Tavis Highlander
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1969 Chevrolet Camaro
Builder: Detroit Speed, Mooresville, NC
This 1969 Camaro rendering showcases Detroit Speed's ability to infuse refinement into an understated...
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...
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...
Golden Star’s 3100 Deluxe Grille For 1947 to 1953 Chevy Trucks
By Rob Fortier - Images by the Author
When I first acquired my 1948 Chevy three-window some years ago, I was kind of attached to...
Danny Rios’ Total Performance Motorsports–Built 1972 Blazer Roadster
By Rob Fortier - Images by Michael Christensen
“Danny Rios wanted to build the ‘ultimate California cruiser’ two-wheel-drive Blazer. From the outset, he was up...
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...
Home Built 1955 Chevy 210 Restomod
By Nick Licata - Images by NotStock Photography
Kelly Clark has spent most of his life fixing what breaks. As a journeyman plumber by trade,...
Rodding Around News: Goodguys West Coast d’Elegance Winner and Steve Frisbie’s Garage Mahal
Goodguys 2025 Meguiar’s West Coast d’Elegance Winner
The Goodguys Rod & Custom Association recently announced that Greg Heinrich’s 1935 Chevy coupe was awarded the 2025...























































