Advertisements If this is the first time you’re hearing about my 1921 Ford Model T gow-job project (“gow job” being 1930s slang for what we’d now call a hot rod), I encourage you to go back and read the first and second installments for… Read More ›
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How I plan to upgrade the engine, transmission, rear axle, and driveline on my 1921 Ford Model T – David Conwill @Hemmings
Advertisements I’ve been nattering about this project for a few years now, as the plans have morphed based on my resources. Last month, I unveiled the first installment in a series of articles discussing, in depth, the recipe I’ve worked out with… Read More ›
A 1963 Rambler American would make a cool ’60s-style hot rod. Here’s how I’d build it. – David Conwill @Hemmings
Advertisements Does a $4,500 project get the gears turning in your head? This one is in Bridgeport, Connecticut, now, wearing Tennessee license plates, but the McDowell Motors dealership badge on this 1963 Rambler American 330 indicates it was sold new in Toronto, Ontario, Canada—and… Read More ›
1939 Ford Rat Rod Makes Decrepit Look Stunning – Daniel Patrascu @autoevolution
Advertisements There is no carmaker out there with as much influence over the custom industry as Ford. The Blue Oval has been making cars pretty much since cars were invented, and that in itself isn’t spectacular. What is amazing is… Read More ›
Chopped 1940 Ford Sedan Features Aston Martin Paint, Italian Leather Upholstery – Mircea Panait @Autoevolution
Advertisements Introduced in the latter part of the 1930s, the DeLuxe – a.k.a. De Luxe – was meant to differentiate the Standard line of Ford passenger cars from Lincoln. This fellow here, however, is anything but standard or deluxe. First things first,… Read More ›
Speedy metal: Metallica’s James Hetfield donates 10 of his custom hot rods to the Petersen – Daniel Strohl @Hemmings
Advertisements Speedy metal: Metallica’s James Hetfield donates 10 of his custom hot rods to the Petersen In the band’s entire 38-year discography, Metallica has mentioned in its lyrics the Great Old One Cthulhu more times than it has name-dropped any… Read More ›
THREE PENNY – POTEET’S ’36 FORD CROWNED GOODGUYS 2019 BASF AMERICA’S MOST BEAUTIFUL STREET ROD – Damon Lee @FuelCurve
Advertisements AMERICA’S MOST BEAUTIFUL STREET ROD 2019 George Poteet is no stranger to the winner’s circle. His vehicles have won just about every honor, award, and accolade imaginable, from Detroit’s Ridler Award, to the Hot Rod Magazine trophy awarded to… Read More ›
1950 Chevrolet 6 Cylinder with Speed Equipment, alternative Hot Rod power?
Advertisements 1950 Chevrolet 6 Cylinder with Speed Equipment 1950 Chevrolet 6 Cylinder with Speed Equipment, alternative Hot Rod power? Saw this engine for sale on Hemming’s and it occurred to me that this would make a really cost effective alternative… Read More ›
RON MEIS’ ’27 T BY KINDIG-IT DESIGN – Brandon Flannery @FuelCurve
Advertisements With several projects from Kindig-it Design in his garage, Goodguys regular Ron Meis decided it was time for an open-wheeled car with a little more agility than his GTO and ’59 Buick. After hashing out a build plan they decided to… Read More ›
THIS GUY’S GARAGE – @Automotale
Advertisements Great article on Matt Murray of Irontrap Garage and his “find of the century” workshop from Automotale Matt Murray / Pottstown, PA When Matt Murray went looking for a new house, one of the key things he was looking… Read More ›