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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...
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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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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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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...
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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 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...
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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...
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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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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...
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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...
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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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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...
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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...
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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:...
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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...
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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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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...
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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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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...
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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...
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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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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...
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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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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...
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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...
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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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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,...
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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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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,...
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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...
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Detroit Speed 1969 Camaro Rendering

Artwork by Tavis Highlander Instagram @tavishighlander TavisHighlander.com 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Builder: Detroit Speed, Mooresville, NC This 1969 Camaro rendering showcases Detroit Speed's ability to infuse refinement into an understated...
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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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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...
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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...
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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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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,...
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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...

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