Rhonda Ralph knows a good thing when she sees it, which she did a few years ago when she laid eyes on a custom 1957 Corvette built by Steve’s Auto Restorations in Portland, Oregon. The car was on display at the Goodguys Pacific Northwest Nationals
We all agree that black paint requires a meticulously prepared surface, right? Mark McDonald’s 1950 Chevy 3100 pickup exceeds all expectations in that regard. The Axalta black laid down by the crew at Double Z Hot Rods in Dinuba, California, is just the first of
Kevin Svarda grew up with a serious gearhead father, and it shows. He remembers attending street rod shows and watching his dad, Buz, work on his rare ’32 Studebaker Rockne. In fact, his dad brought home an award from the inaugural Street Rod Nationals in
One look at Anthony Lawrence’s 1959 Chevy Apache will tell you that the next generation of hot rodders has things under control. The truck has everything a vintage truck should have in stance and form combined with the modern touches of EFI, overdrive, and suspension. Of
Deane Wilson still recalls the time the idea first struck him. “My wife Robin and I were at the 2018 Goodguys Colorado Nationals having dinner with friends, including Ed Capen from Goodguys and his wife Maggi,” Deane said. “We were discussing the possibility of Goodguys
It’s not uncommon for builders to design the interiors of project vehicles. For Chris Pate, though, he’s the interior guy who designed his truck, a full custom 1968 Chevy C10. Chris calls College Station, Texas, home. He’s also the owner of MTI Interiors, which, of course,
Homebuilt rods, customs, and classics are the backbone of our hobby. Goodguys and Speedway Motors have a longstanding tradition of celebrating rides built in the garages and shops of their owners by hosting special Homebuilt Heaven parking areas at every event. From these areas, we
Homebuilt rods, customs, and classics are the backbone of our hobby. Goodguys and Speedway Motors have a longstanding tradition of celebrating rides built in the garages and shops of their owners by hosting special Homebuilt Heaven parking areas at every event. From these areas, we
When you buy a truck on eBay that’s in Yuca Valley, California, when you’re in Singapore on business, that’s the definition of a massive automotive leap of faith. But for Carl Shyiak of Calgary, Canada, it was worth it. “It was in pieces,” Carl said
We’re in an era where anything goes in the custom car and truck world and you need look no further than the 1932 Willys of Ed Pettus for evidence of that. Combining elements of classic hot rods, low-down rat rods, plus vintage military and aircraft
