Builds and Examples
Crusty 1957 Chevrolet 150 Two-Door Barn Find
This Chevy 150 is already an uncommon example of a tri-five being the lowest trim level and a 2 door — it also came with a factory 283 V8. [More…]
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Rides & Roadkillers
Old Yeller ~ The Junkyard Racer that Inspired the Shelby Cobra
Before sweeping LeMans with the GT40 or building the first Cobra, Carrol Shelby drove this car. You won’t find it in any museum, because it’s still being raced today. [More…]
Hot Rod Lifestyle
Pontiac Power Heaven ~ A Look Inside Butler Performance Group
Butler Performance is a family-owned and operated business, home grown, from the love of classic cars and racing since the 1960s. [More…]
Hot Rod Lifestyle
Vice Grip Garage Gave Away a Free Race Car
To make space and surprise a lucky fan, Vice Grip Garage’s Derek gave away a “mint” Monza race car to one lucky fan from Texas… [More…]
How To & DIY
Complete Tri-5 Chevy Front Suspension Rebuild & Brake Upgrade for $550
Dan shows us his best solutions for rebuilding the front suspension at home as well as replacing and upgrading to front disc brakes. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Identify a Bad Engine ~ Teardown and Autopsy of a 461ci Pontiac
Here are some easy tips for novice and backyard mechanics to avoid getting a worn-out or even destroyed engine instead of a good deal. [More…]
Hot Rod Lifestyle
DOUBLE Cannonball Record Set ~ NYC to LA, and Back!
The only conceivable thing more exciting and crazy than trying to set a Cannonball record from New York to Los Angeles is trying to do it twice, back to back. [More…]
Hot Rod Lifestyle
A Famous Roadrunner, A Hemi Ute, and a Near Arrest
The new owner of Dave Freiburger’s ’71 Roadrunner let a couple fans drive both the ’71 Plymouth and a home-brewed Charger R/T Ute. [More…]
Hot Rod Lifestyle
DD Speed Shop is Giving Away a 1957 Chevy Bel Air for FREE! Really.
DD Speed Shop’s Dan bought someone’s forgotten ’57 Chevrolet Bel Air hot rod out of a field — now he’s fixing it up to give it away for FREE! [More…]
Hot Rod Lifestyle
Experience a Pikes Peak Record Run Plus 360° Interactive Ride-Along
Grab some popcorn and enjoy 11 minutes at an average speed over 100mph, plus a roof-mount 360° Interactive Ride-Along View. [More…]