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Will These Replica Classic Car Bodies Reshape The Car Industry? Juncheng Vehicle Co. Is Replicating Icons In China

Several years ago the restoration body parts business went to a whole new place when companies started offering complete bodies for our favorite American classics. 1969 Camaros were one of the first,...

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Use This 3 Step Secret to GLASS FLAT Paint! Kevin Tetz Shares Decades Of Experience That Will Make Your Paint Job A Success

We’ve shared plenty of Kevin Tetz videos over the years around here, and I can tell you that Kevin sure knows what he’s talking about. The number of TV and YouTube personalities that have...

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SUPPORT SURGES FOR LENO’S LAW AS CAR CULTURE DEMANDS COLLECTOR’S RIGHTS: Letters Pour in from California’s Lowrider Community and International Car Rreservationists in support of California SB 1392

We’ve talked about California SB 1392 in the past, and are thrilled that despite not making it to a vote in 2025, the bi-partisan group of California law makers who support it are still pushing...

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How To Fab Headers: Follow Along As The Iron Trap Garage Crew Build Custom Stainless Headers For The Ardun Powered 1933 3 Window!!

Headers are one of those fabrication projects that seem to intimidate a lot of people, and for good reason. If you go at them from the wrong direction, don’t have a game plan in place to start...

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Steve Magnante’s Daily Junkyard Crawl: THIS RARE FIREBIRD FORMULA 350 HAS HAD A HOD ROD LIFE! COME SAVE IT!

It’s time for another Daily Junkyard Crawl with Steve Magnante, and this time it’s another really cool Pontiac. How about a real deal 1987 Pontiac Firebird Formula 350 that has had a few good go...

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Wild Ride at the May 2026 El Mirage California SCTA Meet – The Spirit of AutoPower III Comp Coupe Hits A Bump at 228 MPH!

The Spirit of Autopower Comp Coupe is a pretty radical machine, and a staple in the land speed racing community. This thing is based off a little tiny first generation Honda Civic, but the rest is...

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Watch This Modified Vintage McCulloch MC49 Kart Engine Make Dyno Pulls!

Small engines are awesome. From chainsaws to go karts the little mills keep the world moving and keep work getting done. Few outfits in history have had the influence and evolutionary umph of the...

The Fab Forums New Fox Body Project: Four Eye, Stick Shift, Street Driven, And Cool.

This new build from Kyle over at the Fab Forums should be fun to watch. He’s open as to how this thing ultimately ends up, with a couple of exceptions. He’s steadfast on the fact that...

Mooneyes New Year’s Party Photos: Hot Rods, Customs, Trucks, Gassers, And More At Irwindale In California

(Photos by Wes Allison) Our photo coverage from the Mooneyes New Year’s Party Car Show and Drag Races starts here. We have a bunch of great photos thanks to Wes Allison, and we are excited to share...

Street Machine Nationals Photo Coverage: Thousands Of Rad Rides! Muscle Cars, Hot Rods, Customs, And More!

(Words and Photos by Jim Hrody) If you’re a proper gearhead, you’re aware of the Street Machine Nationals which have been around for decades. The namesake show has had locations far and...

2023 Pittsburgh World of Wheels Photos: Indoor Car Show Greatness

Here’s our second gallery from World of Wheels, and it is full of great stuff. If you missed any of our previous photos, use the link below. (Photos by Mike Brooks) The World of Wheels Car...

The Working Man’s Sedan Part 6: How To Channel A Hot Rod At Home

Here’s the sixth installment in the channeled Model A Build. This sucker is getting a 6″ channel job! Model A Fords are cool hot rod projects and my favorite is a chopped Model A Sedan. While a...

ABANDONED 1955 Chevy Nomad Update: Why Dan Hates His 1955 Chevy Nomad – PLUS How Uncle Tony’s Garage Is Killing Hot Rodding

Is Dan over this thing? Does he really hate Uncle Tony? Check out the latest where stupid expensive glass is going into this thing, and Dan throws Tony under the bus. Well, the forgotten project...

Randy Weatherford Fires Off 3.605-Second Pass to Lead Friday Pro Mod Qualifying at U.S. Street Nationals

BRADENTON, Fla. (Jan. 27, 2023) – Perennial Pro Mod front runner Randy Weatherford laid down a 3.605-second pass at 210.11 mph to take the provisional No. 1 spot in Outlaw Pro Mod presented by...

Holley’s LSFest West Pre-Registration Is Open! Register Now Before It Sells Out!

Here we go folks! LSFest West pre-registration is live and ready to take your entries. This is the biggest and baddest event in the west and if you want to come out and enjoy everything LS and LT...

American Truck Historical Society Show Coverage: Our Final Gallery Of Amazing Classic Trucks

Here’s our final gallery of photos from the ATHS convention and truck show. Check them out below and if you missed any of our other photos then use the link below to see them too! This is one...

Tri-Five And Classics Wrecking Yard Auction Photos: I Wanted It All! Luckily, Cooler Heads Prevailed

Here’s our final gallery! Last weekend we went to the town of West Texas for an auction that was pretty incredible. Located at an iconic spot on I35, just south of town, the site had been the talk...

SEMA Battle of the Builders TV Special Premieres This Morning, January 28

DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (Jan. 24, 2023) – All-new, behind-the-scenes footage and exclusive interviews from the newest SEMA Battle of Builders competition will premiere on January 28, 2023, at 9:00 am...

2023 Pittsburgh World of Wheels Photo Coverage: Our Photos From This Iconic Show Start Here

(Photos by Mike Brooks) The World of Wheels Car Shows have been around for decades and are often the only connection to hot rods and racing, outside of someone’s garage, that goes on during the...

Paint It, Put It Back Together, And Wheel It! Getting The Jeep Back Together To Go On A Wheelin’ Trip Dirthead Style

Dirthead Dave’s yellow Jeep YJ has been sitting for too long, and it’s time to get it back out on the trail. In order to do that, it needs a couple fixes, some paint, and some prep in...