There comes a time in every car guy’s life when they feel it’s time to build one more car. And since it’s “the last car,” it really needs to be something they’ve always wanted with the right look, the right feel, and the right performance.
There comes a time when a rod shop needs a truck and for Dig's Rod Shop in Oskaloosa, Iowa, that time had come a few years ago. Craig “Digs” Fawcett and his son Alan were ready to build a shop truck and set out on
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
