Has any other model of vehicle gained more popularity in the last few years than the 1988-98 GM truck platform? These trucks, generally referred to as the OBS truck platform, have seen a rapid growth in popularity, following right on the heels of the GM
Does anybody still build traditional customs? That question was raised at Goodguys a few years ago as we were discussing updates and changes to the BASF Top 12 awards, the elite “Of The Year” honors we bestow in different categories each event season. We debated the
There are plenty of complicated and involved processes when building a hot rod or custom car or truck. Fabricating a custom exhaust system often ranks among the most time-consuming and tedious aspects of a build, especially when you’re dealing with tight engine compartments and limited
It’s been said that there is more than one way to skin a cat, and despite never having cause to test that theory, we have found more than one way to deal with the front suspension of a hot rod as well. For the most
There’s nothing worse than sitting in traffic and watching the needle of your temp gauge slowly climb its way up…205, 215, 225-degrees! This is typically followed by the sweet waft of boiling coolant, steam rising from the grille and fender gaps, and finally having to
CPP offers Tri-Five Disc Brake Kits designed for 14" OEM wheels. Kits can be ordered with or without spindles (stock height or 2" drop) and with or without steering arms to accommodate a wide variety of installation needs. Unlike some disc brake conversions, this kit
When many of us think about building a hot rod, custom, or street machine, we envision traditional processes of turning wrenches in a garage or welding and shaping steel in a fabrication shop. We think of time-honored tools, greasy work environments, and noisy manual procedures
Does it feel like there are more vehicle thefts in our hot rod community these days? Or is it a matter of perspective – word about a stolen vehicle can be shared so quickly and easily through social media, that the problem seems more prevalent?
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
