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…]
Hot Rod
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…]
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…]
DIY Projects
Scratch-Building Hot Rod Floor Pans
Working with a hand crank bead roller, Dan churned out some top quality panels in a matter of minutes from paper templates. [More…]
Car Shows & Events
Hot Rodder’s Paradise ~ Inside The Petersen Vault
Journey into the Petersen Automotive Museum’s vault and tour its amazing collection of Hot Rods and Customs. [More…]
Builds and Examples
Building a Budget Hot Rod Chassis
The “T Wrecks” build by DD Speed Shop is turning out to be quite a visual guide for the ins-and-outs of building a hot rod from whatever’s around the shop. Owner and walking Canadian stereotype [More…]
Builds and Examples
Panel Forming and Chop Tops for Traditional Hot Rods
It doesn’t take laser-guided machines or years of practice. With just a marker and press this hot rod rookie turns steel into a work of art. [More…]
Builds and Examples
DIY Hot Rod Chop Top and Lake Pipes
With the Model T on a rolling chassis, the build duo is shows how to do a chop top and scratch build a set of lake pipes. [More…]
Hot Rod Lifestyle
Junked ’27 Model T Rescue Mission
DD Speed Shop is gathering yard art and forgotten parts to build the ultimate budget 1927 Model T Rat Rod. [More…]
Car Shows & Events
Thinking About Driving The Hot Rod Power Tour?
The 26th HOT ROD Power Tour will continue in 2020 with exciting new features ~ Here’s what it’s like and why you should do it. [More…]
Rides & Roadkillers
A Hot Rodded Horseless Carriage
We don’t really know what to call this or really even what to think of it. Either way, it’s hard to deny the craftsmanship and man-hours… [More…]
Low Budget Builds
Top 5 Tips For Building Your Hot Rod On A Budget
Matt from Iron Trap Garage shares with us his Top 5 Tips for building your hot rod on a budget… [More…]
Hot Rod Lifestyle
Speed Drawing ~ The Artwork of Mad Mac
Italian artist Maurizio Colangiuli, aka Mad Mac, has always been fascinated by art, design, and all that is vintage. [More…]
Rides & Roadkillers
1933 Plymouth Hot Rod ~ Burnouts and Shredding Tires
This incredible build is TJ Russell’s amazing ’33 Plymouth, hand-built from the ground up ~ Photo gallery, video, and hella burnouts. [More…]
Car Shows & Events
Hot Rods Featured For The First Time Ever At Pebble Beach
For the first time ever, Hot Rods were a featured class at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Join us as we take a deeper look into the history of some of the most iconic Hot Rods ever built… [More…]
Car Shows & Events
17th Annual Ventura Nationals Hot Rod, Custom Car & Motorcycle Show
The show featured Customs, Hot Rods, Choppers & Classic Motorcycles, Vans, Lowriders & Vintage Trailers. Live Music, Vendors, Art Show… [More…]
