Year in Review – the Goodguys Top 12 of 2024
Happy New Year! It's that special time of year for resolutions, stating goals and of course lists. Lists about the best of this in 2024 and the best of that in 2024
The Mopar Built for 200 MPH – a Restored 1969 Dodge Daytona
When Eric Vidmar began his search for a 1969 Dodge Daytona, he knew it would’t be easy. For one thing, only 503 of the high-wing, extended-nose cars were built, and many of them were used up on racetracks. The few rare survivors are often traded
Teaching Truck – Hawkeye Community College Uses the Rebuild of a ’72 C10 as a Learning Opportunity for Collision Technology Students
There’s been a long-running conversation in the hot rodding community in recent years about attracting, engaging, and inspiring the next generation of vintage car and truck enthusiasts. It’s a multi-faceted dialogue, as the hobby could certainly benefit from a fresh, new crop of participants, but
Justified Performance Creates a One-of-a-Kind 1953 Chevy 3100
Building an over-the-top custom truck these days is much harder than it was 10 years ago. The bar has been set so high that creating a standout pickup often requires an array of subtle, creative modifications rather than just a couple of in-your-face changes. The team
From Restored to Restified – Roseville Rod & Custom Builds a Tri-Five Chevy Built for the Road
If you’ve ever driven a fully restored Tri-Five Chevy, especially on original-style bias ply tires, the ride and handling leave much to be desired. The 70-year-old suspension technology might have been fine in its day but has not held up as well as the timeless
From Restoration Project to Custom Cruiser – a Classic 1951 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
Taking over someone else’s unfinished project vehicle is a risky proposition. It can be difficult to know how well the previous work has been done, how many pieces might be missing, or the types of surprises that might arise when you go to complete or
Patina to Perfection, Plans Changed for this 1967 Chevy C10 Built by Nocal Paint and Body Works
Everyone is guilty of changing their mind now and then – even when a plan or vision is nearly complete. For Ryan Vicklund’s 1967 Chevy C10, things changed a couple times. Jesse Lindburg, owner of Norcal Paint and Body Works, found this truck on a dealer’s
HJ Customs Hits the Ground Running with Godzilla Powered 1956 F100 Pickup
It’s good to know that there’s a strong crop of young fabricators and builders out there who are willing and able to take the reins of the old-car hobby and steer it into the future. Holden Jung is one of those next-generation builders as you
Tudor to Tub – The Nixon’s ’31 Model A Lost its Top to Become an Open-Air Cruiser
There are several different ways to fulfill the dream of owning a hot rod based on a rare or unusual model or make of vehicle. One way is to bide your time and save your money while searching for that elusive car to come on
Chris Holstrom Concepts Gets Creative on a ’67 Pontiac Firebird
The story of Josh Helm’s stunning ’67 Pontiac Firebird required two crucial decisions. First, buying the longtime family car from his mom after it sat neglected in a field for years. Second, moving the project from one shop to Chris Holstrom Concepts. The crew at CHC