SEMA 2019 Project Car Update: Beyond D.A. Bus 1957 Ford Bus
Chris Pulley is on a mission. He has Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), a form of Muscular Dystrophy. But don’t think that’s stopped him from doing stuff he loves—Pulley goes water […]
Mike Francis’ 1969 Camaro Sportsman Drag Racecar
In 1969, the Camaro Z/28 was all about firsts. The DZ 302 engine was designed specifically for SCCA’s Trans Am Class. To hit the 5.0L displacement limit for the class, […]
Lot Shots Find of the Week: 1968 Pontiac GTO
For many folks, the Pontiac GTO is the archetypal muscle car, oozing equal parts power and style. But in 1968, the Pontiac GTO added practicality to that mix, in the […]
Campus Pit Stop #7: University of Akron Using Aerodynamics to Rise Near Top of World Rankings
Editor’s Note: This is Part 7 of our Campus Pit Stop series of articles highlighting automotive engineering work being done on campuses across America. The series covers some of the schools’ […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Tuning an Edelbrock 1406 Carb to Cure Fat-Running ’72 Jeep CJ-5
I have a 1972 Jeep CJ-5 with a 3.73:1 gear and 33-inch M/T tires. The engine is an AMC 360 rebuilt with 8.75:1 compression, stock heads, and a COMP Thumper […]
Crafted Work: Keith Sayers’ 1953 Ford F-250
Building a show-stopping custom is no easy task. From the initial concept to the finished product, a project of this magnitude usually takes multiple builds to perfect. Keith Sayers achieved […]
On Time Delivery: Chris Nicula’s 1952 Chevy Suburban Carryall
It’s not uncommon for a build to stall for months or even years. That clearly wasn’t an option for Chris Nicula. With the help of his brother, Brian Rehburg, and […]
Idle Time: Off-Season Inspection & Maintenance Tips for Vintage & Classic Cars
When the weather turns cold and icy, many hot rod and race car owners park their ride for winter storage. Some folks pull the vehicle into a designated slot in […]
Fish on the Line: Bill Watkin’s ’69 Barracuda Fastback
Contractor Bill Watkins is a sentimental man who loves his wife and his kids. His commitment to his family is so deep that he kept this project car—a fiery and […]
1933 Ford Named Goodguys “America’s Most Beautiful Street Rod”
Harold and Tracy Chapman’s “Pretty Penny” 1933 Ford roadster–a coach-built, copper-colored, full-fendered masterpiece–won the Goodguys 2013 Flowmaster “America’s Most Beautiful Street Rod” award. The Chapmans, from Andice, TX, accepted the prestigious award […]