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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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Our PRI Show Photos Continue: We’ve Shared A Bunch Of Photos From The PRI Show, And Here Are Even More Cool Cars And Parts!

Check out our third gallery of photos below, and remember we’ve got a link to anything you might have missed already too! Check them all out and if you click on a photo it will expand and you...

Ford Vs Chevy Small Block Shootout! This Budget Power Small Block Test Proves You Can Do It With Both, But Which One Is Best?

Chevrolet vs Ford, a rivalry that is as old as these two companies. Of course Mopar is in that fight as well, but in this video it is all about the big two going head to head in a Stay Tuned small...

One Week Squarebody Rehab: How To Transform A Squarebody C10 Into A Shortbed ON THE CHEAP In Just One Week!

While long term projects can be fun and rewarding, there is also nothing like a short rehab on a project that makes big progress and has big rewards. Not everyone can afford the time, money, or space...

SNORE Rage At The River LIVE: The Southern Nevada Off-Road Enthusiasts Rage At The River Off-Road Race Is LIVE Right Here!

SNORE puts on some fun races every year and has been doing it for decades. They started in 1969 and today the organization is still non-profit and is staffed and run by a team of volunteers...

NHRA Announces 2026 Hot Rod Heritage Series Schedule for 75th Anniversary Season!

(Photos by Darr Hawthorne and Kim Fuller) • NHRA has finally rolled out the 2026 Hot Rod Heritage Series schedule, and it’s a lineup that’s just right for vintage nitro drag racing fans. With...

Our PRI Show Photos Are Right Here: We’ve Got Tons Of Photos From The PRI Show, And We’ve Got More Coming!

(Words and Photos by Chad Reynolds) We’ve got photos from the 2025 PRI Show in Indy right here! Man this place is full of epic stuff that I’d really love to see under the tree, or under the hood...

FREE LIVE DRAG RACING: The 2nd Annual FTD Customs End of the Year Extravaganza – $25,000 Saturday

It’s Day Five of Five where someone is going to take home $25,000 each day at the 2nd Annual FTD Customs End of the Year Extravaganza. Is this the final big money bracket race of the season? It...

Garage Tour: This 8,000sft Home Garage Is BIGGER Than His House, And It’s Packed with Sports Cars!

Everyone has seen the floorplan meme that was made for car guys, showing a single bedroom and bathroom in the corner of a GIANT warehouse sized garage, that says something about being the perfect...

NHRA PRI STAGE LIVESTREAM: Interviews, News, Rumors, And More From The PRI Show Stage In Indy!

The NHRA LIVE Stage is setup and rocking at the 2025 PRI Show in Indy. A familiar site at both the SEMA Show and PRI, it features your favorite NHRA TV and online hosts getting the scoop and...

DIY LED Tail Light Conversion: Wally Is Converting his 1972 Ford Maverick Tail Lights to LED For Cheap! Will Work On Lots Of Classics!

There are a lot of LED tail light and marker light options around now for all the most popular hot rods and muscle cars, but some of them are not cheap. Others are cheap, and they feel like it and...

Our PRI Show Photos Start Right Here: The First Gallery Of Photos From The PRI Show, And We’ve Got More Coming!

(Words and Photos by Chad Reynolds) We’ve got photos from the 2025 PRI Show in Indy right here! Man this place is full of epic stuff that I’d really love to see under the tree, or under the hood...

Louis Floquet Keeps It In The Family As His Grandfather Would Have Wanted! Crower Cams Stays Family Owned!

Crower Cams and Equipment Co., has been sold to founder Bruce Crower’s grandson, Louis Floquet, the company announced. Founder’s grandson, Louis Floquet, takes the helm — continuing...

Bandimere Speedway 2.0 Update! Property Has Been Acquired, Permits And Zoning Are Underway, And The Town Of Hudson Are Behind Them!

We’re excited to bring the latest update on the future of Bandimere Speedway 2.0, as the entire Bandimere family has been diligently working to bring the racing fans and enthusiasts of Colorado...

HOT ROD Drag Week 2026 Announcements: Dates, Locations, and Details for the Historic Route 66 Raceway Launch

Word is out that Hot Rod Magazine is rocking and rolling on Route 66 for Hot Rod Drag Week 2026! It’s an all Route 66 year as Hot Rod Power Tour will also be traveling Route 66 for the 100 year...