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
Most hot rod and custom projects are about more than just building a cool car. They’re about fulfilling dreams. The dream of hitting the road in an open-air roadster or convertible; of cruising the boulevard in a smooth custom; of winning a stoplight confrontation in
While the 1966 model year wasn’t technically the first appearance of the SS396 Chevelle package (there were 201 Z16 SS396 Chevelles built in 1965), it was the official launch of what became a mass-produced American muscle car classic. David Cyrus’ black beauty is an outstanding
Owner Jon Hall and builder Greening Auto Company did more than get in the race with their track-inspired ’27 Ford roadster when they came to the 25th Summit Racing Nationals Presented by PPG. They took home the checkered flag by winning the Goodguys 2023 Street
Restoration purists like to warn hot rodders that when you customize a car, you can decrease its value and potential pool of buyers. Of course, that depends on the car and the modifications. There are many cars and trucks that can actually be more attractive
