Rides & Roadkillers
A Brief History of Hot Rods
Join David Grainger as he takes you on a 20-minute documentary deep dive journey through the exhilarating world of hot rodding. [More…]
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Hot Rod Lifestyle
Hot Rod and Car Culture Podcasts We Listen To
When 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
Matt 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
Learn 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
Los 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
When 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
Loads 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
Don’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
ITW’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
Determining the alternator amperage required is the current draw, plus any future accessories you plan to add. [More…]