Hot Rod Lifestyle Hot Rod and Car Culture Podcasts We Listen To May 3, 2022 Roadkill CustomsWhen we’re on the road or we find spare time on our hands, we’re probably listening to a favorite Hot Rod or Car Culture podcast. [More…]
Technical Info 5 Differences Between Hot Rods and Custom Cars February 11, 2021 Roadkill CustomsMatt explains the line between hot rod and customs is not set in stone. With styles such as a show rod, stylings can be pulled from both. [More…]
How To & DIY How To Build A Hot Rod January 11, 2021 Roadkill CustomsLearn how to build a hot rod with these resources that help facilitate your build from inspiration and planning to build and customization. [More…]
Hot Rod Lifestyle Down by the River with LA’s Bedlam Car Club November 14, 2020 Roadkill CustomsLos Angeles has been a hotbed for traditional hot rodders since the late ’40s. Here’s a day in the life of this super cool hot rod culture. [More…]
Ideas Incomplete Projects ~ When You Can Only Afford Half a Hot Rod October 26, 2020 Roadkill CustomsWhen your custom car or truck project budget lets you only afford half of a car or truck, don’t despair — get creative! [More…]
Vintage Films “Hot Rod” ~ Feature Film from the 1950s August 23, 2020 Roadkill CustomsLoads of period roadsters, opens with a sequence of racing at the dry lakes, the SCTA running speed trials — worth watching just for this. [More…]
Automotive Basics A to Z Glossary of Hot Rod Terms July 20, 2020 Roadkill CustomsDon’t sound like you don’t know what you’re talking about next time you’re at a car show or cruise-in. These are the terms you need to know. [More…]
Builds and Examples First Look: Radical ‘Rough Cut’ 1957 Chevy Bel Air from ITW Hot Rods May 27, 2020 Mad Scientist GarageITW’s Chris walker is breaking all the rules again and hacking up a ’57 Chevy Bel Air into bite-sized pieces for his latest creation dubbed ‘Rough Cut’. [More…]
How To & DIY How To Choose a Hot Rod High-Amp Alternator May 5, 2020 Roadkill CustomsDetermining the alternator amperage required is the current draw, plus any future accessories you plan to add. [More…]
DIY Projects Scratch-Building Hot Rod Floor Pans April 30, 2020 Mad Scientist GarageWorking with a hand crank bead roller, Dan churned out some top quality panels in a matter of minutes from paper templates. [More…]