Re-Imagined: Bob Long’s 1954 Ford F-100 Pickup
Bob Long’s 1954 Ford F-100 Pickup Consider Ford’s venerable F-100 pickup. It’s been around for over 50 years. It’s been customized by vast legions of Blue Oval fans, most of […]
Bendix Power Steering Cylinder Reseal
If ever there was a versatile power steering system, it is the old school Bendix power-assist steering system employed on more vintage automobiles and farm implements than we could ever […]
Hot-Rod Building Havliks Embrace Challenge of 2019 Midwest Drags
“There are two kinds of people for these events. People who want to do it but won’t commit to the possible torture. Then there are people like us. We eat, […]
Emerald Arrowhead: Ron Kintz’ 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix
Every time Ron Kintz looks at his 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix, he can’t help but smile. After spending 10 years turning a scorched and melted scrap pile into this streamlined […]
The Dad Project: Readers Share Their Favorite Father-Son/Daughter Car Projects
“It runs in the family.” How often have you heard someone say that when referring to athleticism, musical talent, or even artistic ability? The saying refers to gifts, traits, or passions […]
Rutledge Wood Suburban Wagon Update: Rutledge Hits the 2014 Hot Rod Power Tour
For the second year in a row, Rutledge Wood and his merry band of gearheads did the Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour in his 1949 Chevy Kurbmaster step van. Rutledge […]
Big Block History: Hot Rod Dyno Tests Historic Mark II 427 Built by Smokey Yunick
The staff at Hot Rod magazine got the chance to dyno test a one-off Chevy 427 Mystery Motor built by the legendary Smokey Yunick in 1963. Although the 427 isn’t officially […]
The Cheap Car Challenge 1987 Ford Mustang GT: Not So Cheap Any More
When Jakub Wrobel and his pal Yuri Tereshyn aren’t busy posting reviews and driving other people’s cars for their YouTube Channel, they’re making videos about their own stuff like Ford […]
Project Ram (Episode 1): Introducing Summit Racing’s 2020 Ram 1500 Truck Project
Right out of the box, the 2020 Ram 1500 pickup truck is impressive. Add the Big Horn trim and it’s downright awesome. But as far as the Summit Racing folks […]
Project Ram (Episode 5): 5.7L Hemi Engine & Exhaust Bolt-On Performance Upgrades for Summit Racing’s 2020 Ram 1500 Big Horn Pickup Truck
With some aggressive style upgrades and a mild lift kit, Summit Racing’s 2020 Ram 1500 Big Horn looks plenty tough. So to ensure Project Ram has the off-road performance to […]