Placerville Hardware Store’s 1939 Dodge Delivery proves there’s still gold to be found in them thar hills. The Northern California mountain town played a key role in the Goldrush and the Fausel Family’s store is smack dab in the middle of it all. This small town
When Rick Jones isn’t busy building and tuning Championship-winning NHRA Pro Stock race cars he’s out enjoying his 1949 Chevy Stepside farm truck. He also runs QUARTER-MAX Chassis and Racing Components as well as RJ Race Cars in Galesburg, IL with his son Rickie. He’s
Above - Did somebody say hot rod? We’re digging the look of Al Sandvig’s ’31 Model A roadster from Wisconsin! “I started two years ago with just a frame and a 1957 Corvette engine,” Al says. “I wanted this build to be a traditional hot
Hot rods are the cornerstone of our hobby, yet the term is still one of the most actively debated titles around. Ask any dozen gearheads to define a hot rod you’ll likely get twelve different answers – maybe more. For most of us, we know
It makes sense that one of hot rodding’s most wacky, larger-than-life personalities would concoct one of hot rodding’s most iconic, larger-than-life cars. That’s right, we’re talking about Norm Grabowski’s ground-breaking, silver-screen-friendly roadster, the Kookie T. From the parking lot of Bob’s Big Boy to the boulevard
For three generations this trusty 1968 Ford F100 Ranger has been a binding force in the Williams family. For Dustin, there was no other truck that he wanted to own. His father, Ray, bought the truck in 1971. He was a car guy who had owned
If you’re looking for a snapshot of what the high-end street machine scene looks like in 2020, Chris McPhie’s ’69 Camaro is a stellar example. Built by Dutchboys Hotrods in Michigan, the Camaro wears an array of modern custom body mods, has a chassis and
Nathan Powell is no stranger to award-winning hot rods and street machines. He’s had a string of cool examples over the past few decades. When he was deciding to commission his latest ride, Nathan said he wanted something roomy and fun enough to carry his
Goodguys celebrated Independence Day with a bang this evening at the 29th Speedway Motors Heartland Nationals presented by BASF, with special awards ceremony to crown the 2020 Classic Instruments Street Rod of the Year and PPG Street Machine of the Year winners! These coveted awards
If you’re one of those hot rodders who does a daily Craigslist search for your favorite car, Dan Olsen is proof that it can pay off. Dan is a traditional hot rod and custom guy who was slowly collecting parts for a Deuce project –
