Builds and Examples
Low Budget 1951 Chevrolet on ’99 GMC Jimmy Chassis Swap for $3500
Casey’s Customs is chassis swapping a 1951 Chevrolet with an AWD, 6-cylinder 1999 GMC Jimmy donor and has set a budget cap of $3,500. [More…]
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Building a ’57 Bel Air 2-Door Convertible From a Cheap 4-Door Hardtop
DD Speed Shop is converting a cheap ’57 Chevy Bel Air four door hardtop parts car into a two door convertible cruiser. [More…]
Low Budget Builds
The Cheapest ’57 Chevy Bel Air Convertible — $5K Build Cost Breakdown
DD Speed Shop’s Dan breaks down the build costs of his 1957 Bel Air 4-door to 2-door convertible conversion build project. [More…]
Hot Rod Lifestyle
What Does Car Restoration Really Cost?
Ethan and Kristin from Driving Line break down the costs that went into restoring the 1957 Ford build they drove across the country in. [More…]
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1954 Ford F100 / 2000 Lincoln Towncar Chassis Swap for Under $1,000
Casey’s Customs chassis swaps a $250 1954 Ford truck body on to a 140K Mile 2000 Lincoln Towncar chassis donor acquired for $500. [More…]
Low Budget Builds
There’s an LS Engine Swap for Every Build Budget
The Chevrolet LS Engine is an attainable, usable engine. Here are your donor vehicle options depending on your build or engine swap budget. [More…]
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Project Pictorial: 1936 Auburn Speedster Gets Modern Chassis
Staffan Ellström low-budget chassis swaps a 1936 Auburn Speedster found in a shed with a Mercury chassis and Chevy Caprice drivetrain… [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Build A Hot Rod
Learn how to build a hot rod with these resources that help facilitate your build from inspiration and planning to build and customization. [More…]
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How To Build Your Own Epic Bobber For Around $4,000
Moto Pilots’ most challenging bike build yet — 1980 Honda CB650 and morphing it into a jaw-dropping Old School bobber for $4,000 all in. [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…]