Builds and Examples
Custom Bubbletop “The Iron Lung” by Eric Goodrich
This is NOT a George Barris build. This is NOT an Ed “Big Daddy” Roth car. This is an one-off custom bubbletop build by Eric Goodrich. [More…]
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Builds and Examples
Rebuilding a Triumph Spitfire Engine in Less than Three Minutes
After his Triumph Spitfire engine crashed, this resourceful gearhead purchased a used engine from a seller on eBay Motors. Wisely, he chose to photograph the entire teardown so he had a reference to remember how everything went back together. [More…]
Rides & Roadkillers
Harley Earl’s Legendary 1951 LeSabre Dream Car
Originally planned as a super streamlined car, Harley Earl’s legendary Buick Le Sabre was aimed at winning over a world audience. [More…]
Hot Rod Lifestyle
Trespassing, Pistols and $10 Photos of Classic cars
We were traveling the back country roads of Florida near Ocala when we happened across this row of old cars near Starke. [More…]
Hot Rod Lifestyle
Building a Hot Rod ~ A Broke Man’s Guide
I’ll admit right up front: For all the blabbering that I do about hot rods, I don’t actually have a hot rod to drive during the short Vermont summers. [More…]
Hot Rod Lifestyle
The Artwork of Bob Byerley
Bob Byerley (Sep 4, 1941 – Mar 14, 2019) touched the lives of several generations of strangers with his paintings… [More…]
Hood Rides & Hoopties
Buried Volkswagen Single Cab Recovered After 45 Years
This single cab was spotted in near Idaho Falls. It had been sitting in a wash since 1967, and was buried under two-three feet of dirt. [More…]
Technical Info
Alternator Wire Gauge Size Chart
When upgrading an alternator, also upgrade the wire gauge that charges the battery as well as the fusible link in case of a short. [More…]
Hot Rod Lifestyle
Old-School Pinstriping Lesson with Master Pinstriper Von Hot Rod
Master Pinstriper Von Hot Rod pinstriping a rusty can found in the Arizona desert, brought specifically for him to stripe at SEMA. [More…]
Technical Info
Mopar Engine Block Casting Numbers
Engines include 318, 340, 383, 400, 413, 426 and 440 engines. Locate your engine casting number on the left-hand side of the engine. [More…]