Tim Hampel’s 1953 Chevy pickup has been part of his life for nearly 40 years, since he was 18 years old. What began as a father/son project went into hibernation for nearly two decades but was resurrected a few years ago and turned into a
Vintage muscle cars offer owners a world of options to add personal touches to enhance the looks or performance. But those lucky enough to possess a rare original muscle car are more likely to consider themselves the caretaker of an iconic ride. Johnny Stricklin is the
There are some classic recipes that have been well established in the hot rod and custom car cookbook over the past 80-plus years, familiar favorites that get served up time and again. And while each craftsman adds his own seasoning and special flourishes to these
To chop or not to chop, that is the question. Is it, really, though? C’mon, we’re talking about a Deuce coupe hot rod – of course we want it chopped! [caption id="attachment_101551" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Here’s our stock-top coupe getting ready for its haircut.[/caption] When we first announced the
When you look under the hood of Darrin Gartrell’s stunning ’55 Chevy sedan, be sure to count the exhaust outlets. Hint: You’ll need all your fingers and thumbs. Yes, that’s a Chevrolet V10 LSX engine, and a unicorn at that. Before we talk about the rest
One of the appealing things about customizing cars is the chance to test your own design abilities. Will it look better with a different grille? Custom taillights? A chopped top? Many gearheads grew up dreaming about being car designers, and custom builds give them a
When Ford marketed its F100 pickups, one of the promotional lines said the trucks had a “ride that feels like a car.” That message for Rick Tuma’s 1965 Ford F100 Styleside should be updated to a “ride that feels like a modern performance machine.” With 430
More than 55 years after the first 1967 Z28 Camaro was quietly introduced to the public in limited supply to qualify for the Trans Am racing series, the cars are now muscle car royalty. The model – the Z28 name comes from the option code
Elegant is not the first adjective people typically use to describe a Plymouth. But when you take a stately long-wheelbase 1934 Plymouth PE Deluxe Sedan and turn it over to Roseville Rod & Custom to build into a subtle and refined street rod, the result
When you own a highly regarded wheel company in the street rod aftermarket, it makes sense to have a personal vehicle that reflects your brand. A good example is this ’36 Ford belonging to Bob Sage, owner of Wheelsmith, which builds and sells a broad
