We’ve said it many times before, but it’s a truth that bears repeating. Few things are more motivating during the build process of a hot rod or street machine than seeing the final paint finish going onto the body. After months or years of construction,
We’re closing in on Labor Day weekend, which means that it’s time for the Goodguys Rod & Custom 37th West Coast Nationals! This huge event brings out the best of the best hot rods, classic trucks, customs and more for a weekend of serious car-family
There is so much to take in during the coming weekend’s Goodguys 36th Griot’s Garage Northwest Nationals presented by Wicked Fabrication in Puyallup, Washington (July 26 – 28). The fairgrounds get packed with amazing classics, hot rods and vintage trucks, there's the Friday night drags,
The Goodguys 26th Summit Racing Nationals presented by PPG in Columbus, Ohio, is packed with award winning classic cars and trucks, but this is also an event where manufacturer’s can debut their latest products to vie for a Best New Product Award. This year brought out
Bill Paul wanted to pay tribute to an iconic street rod and ended up creating a new classic street rod of his own. His “California Kid Express” 1934 Ford pickup has been named the Goodguys 2024 Classic Instruments Street Rod of the Year at the
Ed Ganzinotti wasn’t planning to transform his 1968 Charger into a modernized street machine when he bought it 20 years ago out of Bakersfield, California. In fact, he wasn’t even thinking about it when he took the car to Classic Car Studio for a paint
Uh oh, not another one. The Hot Rod Legends page is guilty of fawning over famous Deuces this side of Bigalow's. McMullen’s, Doane’s, Edelbrock’s, etc. That said, it recently dawned on us that we had ignored the acclaimed Bob McGee roadster, the era-defining ride that
It’s time for the Big One! We’re talking about the Goodguys 26th Summit Racing Nationals presented by PPG, where thousands of hot rodders will gather July 12-14 for a weekend of cool cars, cool people and good times. Not only will you be surrounded by
There’s an old saying that when you only have a hammer, every problem looks like a nail. That may be true, but when you have a shop full of fabrication equipment, every obstacle on a custom build project appears like an opportunity to craft a
The Goodguys 33rd Speedway Motors Heartland Nationals is a great place to meet up with thousands of other hot rod enthusiasts, not to mention a great fireworks display on Saturday. With the action on the autocross track, Nitro Thunderfest, the pie baking and watermelon eating
