DIY Projects
1958 Chevrolet Biscayne Engine Compartment Refresh
This 1958 Chevy Biscayne was brought to the shop running but in desperate need of some TLC. The engine was pulled and given a full refresh. [More…]
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Rides & Roadkillers
Sweet Pea ~ Turbo LS Four-Door 1968 Nova Sleeper
Sleepers are cool. This ’68 Chevy Nova named “Sweet Pea” is a good one. It’s crusty, it looks like it was budget built, and it really rips. [More…]
DIY Projects
Spare Tailgate? How To Make a Tailgate Bench
This Tailgate Bench Project Pictorial includes supply list, cut list, step-by-step photos, and lots of tailgate bench examples… [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Do An Engine Makeover In Your Driveway
Sometimes, all an engine needs is a little TLC in the form of a tune-up and a cleanup — fresh paint, valve covers, intake, air cleaner, etc. [More…]
DIY Projects
Making the Bed: C10 Long to Short Bed, Wheel Tubs, Taillight Fuel Filler
Custom bed modifications on a ’71 C10 include shortening from longbed to shortbed, wheel tubs, and a custom taillight fuel filler. [More…]
Roadkill Muscle
5 Forgotten V8 Engines From The Muscle Car Era
Here are the 5 best forgotten V8 muscle car engines from the golden era that pack a lot of performance punch and are worthy of honor… [More…]
How To & DIY
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 project or build. [More…]
DIY Projects
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 thinking and a lot of junk parts. [More…]
Technical Info
Big Vehicle Overdrive ~ 4L80E Transmission Basics
When your big engine and TH400’s lack of overdrive has your engine screaming on the highway, a 4L80E transmission might just be the answer. [More…]
Car Shows & Events
Ventura Nationals 2018 Drive-Ins and Downtown Cruise Night
The Ventura Nationals (once known as ‘The Primer Nationals’) is one of the biggest traditional hot rod 7 rockabilly car show events in SoCal. [More…]