The TREMEC T-5 originally came as OE equipment in Fox body Mustangs and was a popular overdrive transmission for years. When TREMEC introduced it to the aftermarket, it became an easy choice for early Mustangs with moderate power levels. The T-5 only has one shifter
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
Lead Photo courtesy of Bearded Mug Media/Piston Foundation Hot rodding was born through passion. It’s the outgrowth of admiration for cars and trucks, whether through their mechanical and engineering features, a restoration, or a hopped-up vehicle with modifications to look or perform better. To most, messing
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
Whether you’re cruising for a coffee or displaying at a big indoor car show, it’s always good to have your car looking as good as possible. Show-level detailing is skill in itself and takes a lot of work, not just on your car’s paint (which
After being cooped up in the shop for the first half of the winter, I always enjoy getting out and attending the Grand National Roadster Show at the end of January (or, this year, early February). Not only does this event attract big-time debuts with
Stock brackets and bulky accessory components hanging off the front of a hot rod engine just don’t cut it much of the time these days. Not only are most OE components unattractive, but many factory front drive systems and parts simply won’t fit in the
As we announced back in November, Goodguys is getting back to hot rodding roots with our 2023/2024 Grand Prize Giveaway vehicle – a ’32 Ford five-window coupe. We’re really looking forward to seeing this Eric Black-designed Deuce come together in 2023 at Streamline Custom Designs
Trends in hot rodding come and go, but one upgrade that shows no signs of slowing down is swapping to Electronic Fuel Injection. EFI swaps have been around for quite a few years now, dating back to the ’80s with TPI engine swaps and the
With the show and event season winding down, it’s sad to say, but for many of us it’s time to start thinking about tucking your hot rod or classic away for the winter. As a silver lining, you can consider the winter months as a
