Builds and Examples
Bringing an Abandoned C10 Project Back from the Dead
Dan is proving a dream truck can be built from a rusted out and stripped shell with a few hundred dollars and some simple tools. [More…]
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Hot Rod Lifestyle
Father-Son Road Trip ~ Retrieving a GTO Project with a Buick Wagon
Anyone who’s into cars remembers the firsts: first burnout, start-up, speeding ticket — and the first road trip to get a project car with dad. [More…]
Hood Rides & Hoopties
The Gambler 500 Rally is Cheap, Bucket List Quality Fun
The Gambler 500 Rally is a mostly off-road rally-style navigational adventure using cheap, impractical or fun vehicles. [More…]
Car Shows & Events
Thinking About Driving The Hot Rod Power Tour?
The 26th HOT ROD Power Tour will continue in 2020 with exciting new features ~ Here’s what it’s like and why you should do it. [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Install A ($25) Shift Kit And Wake Up Your TH350
Working through a $100 Craigslist TH350 find and turning it into a stout shifting transmission for a ’75 Pontiac Firebird. [More…]
Rides & Roadkillers
Built For Speed ~ A Photo Gallery by John Schultz
Every hot rodder knows that going fast IS looking good. Here’s a gallery of cars from John Schultz that were Built For Speed. [More…]
Rides & Roadkillers
The Ultimate Shop Truck ~ A 1970 Buick Estate Wagon?
In need of a truck to move his family and project car collection across the country, a rare 1 year only 1970 Buick Estate Wagon was selected. [More…]
Car Shows & Events
The Most Meaningful Mustang at The SEMA Show 2019
Whether you’re a fan of the iconic pony car or not, this is the most meaningful Mustang you’ll ever see at The SEMA Show… [More…]
Car Shows & Events
Hot Rod Drag Week 2019 ~ Follow Along with Photographer John Schultz
Follow Along with Photographer John Schultz as he gallivants around at Hot Rod Drag Week 2019. [More…]
Hot Rod Lifestyle
Roadkill Nights Interviews & Outtakes: Alex Taylor and Fuel Injection Sucks
We caught up with Alex Taylor at Roadkill Nights 2019 and got the inside scoop on troubles with her turbo LS ’69 Camaro from a pass earlier in the day. We also ran into Justin and Corey from Fuel Injection Sucks. [More…]