Many car guys know exactly what they want to build, and then seek out a worthy starting point through swap meets, web searches, and a network of like-minded friends. Then there are those projects that just pop up out of nowhere and fall into your
Butch Yamali is the proud owner of a ’65 Buick Riviera that his father had owned. The car was a solid driver but living on Long Island, it was rare that Butch really got to enjoy the Riv on the open road. Once Hurricane Sandy
Last month we showed you how the team at Streamline Custom Designs chopped the top on the 2024 Goodguys Giveaway 1932 Ford five-window coupe. It was a milestone event for this in-the-works hot rod that will be unveiled this summer, but it was far from
In 1971, the Pontiac Firebird was offered with several engines and option packages ranging from the top tier Trans Am to the basic Firebird with its Esprit and Formula versions. The Formula was perfect for those looking for performance without the flash of the Trans
Chevrolet never offered a crew cab c10 pickup in the 1960s, though a few coachbuilders built them for workforce use in industries like forestry and rail. A handful of those survived and will occasionally pop up at shows, while other more-door trucks have been crafted
Randy McDaniel can teach a lot of car enthusiasts a couple practical lessons. We’ll start by learning how to buy a project car when your significant other kind of shoots down the idea. “I told my wife Coleen that I was looking for a '51
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
