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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
There’s an old adage about ’40 Fords being forever, so you could argue that the next Goodguys Grand Prize Giveaway car is one for the ages. That’s right, folks, Goodguys is dusting off their old hot rod playbook and pulling out something vintage to give away
