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 –
The combination of craftmanship, style, and do-it-yourself attitude found in hot rodding is shared in some ways among other pursuits. You can often find a common bond between rodders, motorcyclists, woodworkers, gunsmiths, vintage airplane fans, and other hobbyists who are passionate about their craft. Many
It’s easy to think that enthusiasts who build later-model rides have it easier than those building old-school hot rods. But the reality is that even next-generation cars and trucks from the ’80s are 30-plus years old, and the potential pitfalls of a full-scale project are
When Gary Meadors launched Goodguys, he was very deliberate about calling it a Rod & Custom Association. The inclusion of customs and ’50s vehicles differentiated Goodguys in the early years and brought variety to those early events that was seldom seen at other national hot
