It’s great to see the Motor City and those who work in the automotive industry there are still passionate about muscle cars and hot rods of all generations. To understand this, all you need to do is attend a few cars and coffee events in
When Paul Messman brought his '63 Chevy C10 pickup to BBT Fabrications, his directive was simple. He wanted them to turn the work-worn farm truck in a race-ready, high-horsepower corner carver that could hold its own against the best builds out there and look great
Chevrolets from the mid-1950s – the ’55, ’56, and ’57 models affectionately known as Tri-Fives – have undoubtedly earned their place in the classic car and hot rod history books. Game-changing designs combined with the introduction of the now-legendary small-block Chevy V8 have made the
Long ago, there was a slogan that told the world, “Less is more.” That’s all fine and dandy but for us hot rod gearheads, more is more. When it comes to Wade Sutton’s ’56 Ford F600 truck, more doors is more. Sutton owns an asphalt company
Family heirlooms come in many forms, from something as small as a pocket watch or necklace, to pieces of furniture or, yes, even a pickup like Josh Bentley’s 1983 C10. Josh’s paternal grandfather Wendell Bentley bought this Chevy new and used it for a work truck
Bob Gahagan retired as a colonel after years of military service, so it seems appropriate that when he purchased a '56 Ford F100 in 2017 he would attack the project with an “Old School Army Tribute” theme. [gallery link="file" columns="2" size="full" ids="105155,105158"] The build began at Kiwi
Velocity Modern Classics has announced the newest addition to its lineup of classic F-series trucks. Designed to be a vintage turnkey driver, the all-new 1967-72 Velocity Signature Series F-100 has been restored and modified far beyond its former glory. With several key upgrades that bring
When Scotty Hooper wanted someone to build his 1958 Corvette, he only had to look a few miles down the road from his home in Cullman, Alabama, to the nearby town of Hanceville. That’s where longtime friend and nationally known builder Paul Atkins has his
There are many milestones in a hot rod build. When you first get the tires and wheels mounted so you can roll the frame around and assess the stance. When you first fire the engine. Or when you first mount the body on the chassis.
“You’re never going to be happy until you do your bubble top.” That’s what Kadi Flowers told her husband John when he brought up building another vintage car. That was all John needed to hear, and he was soon scouring Facebook groups and searching the web
