Low Budget Builds

LS Engine and 4L60e Transmission Swap On A Budget

Chuck Hanson walks us through swapping out a Big Block 454 for a 5.3L LS engine and 4L60e transmission combination.… Read More

3 years ago

Budget-Built Hot Rods

Rough paint, solid axles, and parts cribbed from a variety of makes, models, and years of automobile — But it… Read More

3 years ago

How to Save Money on Your Hot Rod Build or Classic Car Restoration

Here are a couple tips right off to help keep costs under control as you embark on your hot rod… Read More

3 years ago

Low Budget Build: 1947 Chevrolet Autocross Rat Rod

This '47 Chevy autocrosser was built at home by a Father and Son for under $2,000 and good old fashioned… Read More

3 years ago

How and Where To Score a Cheap Junkyard Engine

A guide to finding junkyard project engine donor vehicles for Chevrolet, Ford, and Mopar hot rods and custom cars and… Read More

3 years ago

15 Hot Rod Budget Build Alternatives: Do This, Not That

Build budgets are a reality, but not a restriction — see your budget as a motivation to focus funds on… Read More

3 years ago

10 Hot Rod Budget Build Alternatives: Buy This, Not That

Put your hot rod build project money where it matters to you most, and get the best bang for your… Read More

3 years ago

10 Best Hot Rods for 16-Year Olds

From clones to odd-ball models, here are 10 cool car ideas to get you thinking, each of which could be… Read More

3 years ago

How To Fabricate and Install Floor Pans

Matt fabricates sheet metal floor pans for his Model A project and offers several tips to keep the metal moving… Read More

3 years ago

How To Build a Model A Hot Rod Chassis

This tech article is meant to inspire and be a starting point for building your own hot rod chassis. [More...] Read More

3 years ago