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Even back in his high school days he managed to build a competitive D/G car out of a '33 Chevy coupe. The body coated in PPG black, complemented by a 383ci Chevy mill with FAST fuel injection. Chris Carlson Hot Rods gave it a complete makeover, starting with a subtle 2-inch chop complemented by a '50 Chevy back window and PPG vibrant red body. Powered by a Chevy LS3 V-8, Vintage Air cools the cabin and Rocket Racing wheels add just the right hot rod attitude to set the pace. [Extracted from the article]

While honoring the 50th Annual NSRA Street Rod Nationals in Louisville, Kentucky, it was a perfect time for STREET RODDER and Ford Performance to recognize street rodders who install a late-model Ford engine in a Ford hot rod or custom. Ricky Bobby Rod Shop has mastered the high-wheel hot rod look. Outside, custom side trim with hidden door handles and hand-formed bumpers; underhood, a small-block Ford perfectly disguised as a Flathead Ford engine. [Extracted from the article]

From here there's the original '32 Ford highboy roadster that belonged to STREET RODDER cofounder Tom McMullen (now owned by Mecum Auctions) and closely followed by the Model A highboy roadster once belonging to Lil' John Buttera (now owned by Karpo Murkijanian). Other famous cars representing the history of street rodding and the NSRA Nats are the '29 Ford highboy roadster that is the last Magoo highboy by Dick Megugorac. Speaking of AMBR winners, the '33 roadster designed by Chip Foose and built at Hot Rods by Boyd, the Shockwave roadster, won the 50th Anniversary AMBR at the historical 1999 Grand National Roadster Show. [Extracted from the article]

When it came time to turn up the heat Tony wanted a unique small-block Chevy mill to power the sedan. A Billet Specialties steering wheel mounted to a Flaming River tilt column carves the course with shifts moving through a column-mounted unit, and cool breezes complements of Vintage Air. Alexander then got busy wrapping a Glide Engineering bench seat in classic caramel-toned leather while also fabricating a custom rear seat and covering all supporting panels in matching leather. [Extracted from the article]

In 1971, Wes Rawlins was a 17-year-old kid working at a tire shop, driving "a clunker Mustang" with a 289 and "a never-ending supply of burnout rubber, cherry-picked from customers buying new tires." HHR's well-known motto is "Respect Tradition", which Wes says fit with his vision for his roadster pickup. Brookville's roadster pickup body is a slightly extended version of their regular roadster body, featuring a little more passenger room and a slight variation in the bead lines. [Extracted from the article]

It was the first car Foose drew for Boyd and the last car out of Hot Rods by Boyd's shop before the 1997 bankruptcy. We asked Foose about the timeline for Eldorod: "Eight years at Boyd's and then two years at Foose Design. The main address for Hot Rods by Boyd changed twice while Foose designed for Boyd. [Extracted from the article]

To go with the de-barbing of the body, HHR shaved the bumpers by removing the bumper guards and welding up all the boltholes. As was done up front, the bumper on the aft end of our Ford had the bumper guards removed and the mounting holes plugged, but the modifications didn't stop there. By trimming the lip on the back of the body it would be possible to move the bumper closer to the tail pan, however the bumper would have to be modified for that to happen. [Extracted from the article]

This year, the cool street rod is this '55 Ford Customline and the shop is Hollywood Hot Rods (HHR) in Burbank, California. When Jerry called Troy with the suggestion, Troy was surprised - not because he didn't like it, but because at that very moment a '55 Ford Customline was being delivered to HHR. The Customline represents the 24th Road Tour vehicle, the 18th Ford, the 14th Ford-powered vehicle, and the third with a Ford Performance 5.0L Coyote crate engine running it down the road. Ford's modern modular engine was a year old when HHR packed a Coyote into the '40 Ford Road Tour car in 2012. [Extracted from the article]

Such was the case for Rob Reynolds of Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, and the '31 Chevy pickup found in Ohio he chose over a '29 Model A Ford body that spent its life in arid Utah. It wasn't bad enough the little Chevy pickup was subjected to a life sentence in the rustbelt it suffered from a problem all Chevrolets of that vintage are afflicted with and that's a wood substructure instead of steel. The aluminum radiator is from Superior Radiator of Michigan; the bomber bench seat is by Iron Ace Hot Rod Seats, and keeping the heat from the driver's feet is Fat Mat beneath the aluminum floor and toeboard. [Extracted from the article]

Take a stroll through any rod and custom event or cruise night and you'll find plenty of immediately recognizable models representing styles from across the decades. The trio discussed what it'd take to bring the Chevy from street rod to badass hot rod, sharing many of the same ideas in the transformation. With Mike's vision brought to life by the team at The East Coast Hot Rod Garage, this is one hot rod that'll be racking up the miles, and to us that's the real deal!. [Extracted from the article]

We weren't but a few words into our interview with David Farmer regarding his Brizio-built '32 three-window coupe when he mentioned he didn't consider himself a car guy and then went on to tell about his early days in California's Central Valley wrenching at a gas station, hot rodding jalopies, and dirt track racing in Merced. The images Jorge Nuñez took of David's coupe do better than words illustrating the staggering amount of detail that goes into a car constructed by Roy Brizio Street Rods. David and Peg Farmer with a collection of Brizio-built cars are patrons of Roy Brizio Street Rods' art. [Extracted from the article]

According to our friends at Wilwood, a hard brake pedal often results from an inadequate pedal ratio, a master cylinder bore that is too big or using the incorrect brake pads. With the brake pedal that was installed in the car and the original master cylinder the pressure at the front and rear master cylinder outlets were as follows. With the 1-inch bore master cylinder, pedal leverage of slightly over 5.5:1 and 100 pounds of force on the pedal the brake system pressure was 705 psi. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the efforts of Nick Griot, to restore his 1963 model Lincoln Continental automobile. Topics discovered include project undertaken by J-Rod & Custom, Wahsington, modificiation of the front suspension, painting done by Josh Jones and Ray Porthan, and upholstery done at McFarland Custom Upholstery.

The article focuses on the efforts of John and Pat Miller of Ohio, who rebuild their 1932 model Ford Deuce roadster model automobile with the help of their friend Chad Adams of Adams Hot Rod Shop, Georgia. Topics discussed include stainless steel four-bar suspension that mounts the Winters V-8 quick-change rearend, and Relicate Leather material features a custom brown hue.

The article focuses on the efforts of Clarence Goodwin to renovate his 1961 model Chevy Impala car, post getting approval from his wife. Renovation project done by Ronnie's Hot Rods in Senatobia, Mississippi. Topics discussed include conversion to tubular components, Wilwood brand disc brakes, and Halogen headlightsand LED taillights.

The article offers information on the Henry Ford's 1932 Ford Model A coupe design and focuses on the remodeling and customization of Terry Gervasi's hot rod racing automobile. Topics discussed include Gervasi's visit to Ray Barlett's East Coast Hot Rod Garage for remodeling and modification, its roof panel replacement, and whole body modification and metalwork fabrication with installation of engines and performance testing.

The article offers information on Paxton, Massachusetts-based Ron Perkins's remodeling of the 1932 Plymouth street hot rod model which was abandoned. Topics discussed include Rockne production, high-performance heads, metal body finishing and drum brakes, glass gauge and customizing and remodeling of the automobile.

The article focuses on the Crown Victoria automobile owned by collector Jack Kline in the U.S. It chronicles how Kline got the automobile and his decision to customize and improve its performance. It also provides details of the different parts and components that were added in the automobile which helped improve its performance.

The article focuses on the 70th Grand National Roadster Show held at the Los Angeles Country Fair in California. It outlines the highlight of the event which various displays of race and hotrod cars from different owners. The event also mentions an array of live music and vendors that range from artists and collectible peddlers to clothing and accessories.

The article features the 1937 Ford Coupe automobile owned by Jim Bridgewater in the U.S. It offes details of the design and characteristics of the automobile which was powered by a coyote engine and was prominently displayed at the Grand National Roadster Show. It also mentions Bridgewater's initiative of commissioning Randy and MikeWay at the All Ways Hot Rods shop to achieve his desired components and performance of the automobile.

The article features the 1930-1931 Model A Ford hot roadster owned by Ray Enos of Sacramento, California. It offers details of the customization of the automobile through the help of shop owners and automobile engineers, Bobby Hilton and Eric Black. It also outlines the different components and parts that were used to ensure the good performance of the automobile.

The article features the 1956 two-door post automobile owned by Steve Moal in the U.S. It offers details of the design and characteristics of the automobile and the decision of its owner to customize it. It also mentions the different components and equipment that were installed in the car and the restoration of its engine for improved breathing and performance.

The article focuses on the customization of the 1955 Ford Customline two-door sedan. It offers brief overview of the common characteristics of the 1995 automobiles that were developed by Ford Motor Co., which were headed by Fairlane series that feature identifiable wide side trim. It also provides step-by-step instructions in the renovation and the different components that were used.

The article features the 1934 Ford vintage car owned by Danielle Locklin in the U.S. It chronicles how Lockin purchased the car and his decision to improve its design and performance through the help of Jason Graham and his shop in Pennsylvania. It also provides details of the parts and components that were installed in the car which has become the traditional hot rod with a twist.

The article features the 1936 Ford roadster that won the America's Most Beautiful Roadster award at the 2019 Grand National Roadster Show in the U.S. It offers details of the design and characteristics of the automobile that was owned by George Poteet and was customized by Eric Peratt and his Pinkee's Rod Shop. It also describes the different parts that were included in the customization of the automobile.

The article offers tips for controlling climate change in street rod in car. It mentions that A/C portion of the system consists of the evaporator with the expansion valve in the passenger compartment. It mentions need to position the engine so there is enough room for the radiator, condenser, fan, and shroud.

The article reviews the 36th Annual Hot Rod Roundup and the Triple Crown of Rodding in Louisville in 2019, featuring Debbie Walls' 1940 Ford convertible, Kyle Tucker's 1969 Camaro and Vic Buraglia's 1969 Dodge Charger.

An excerpt from the article which focuses on the Brickyard Hauler, a '29 Ford roadster pickup of hot rod builder/artist Brian Stinger which harkens back to Indy 500 open-wheel racing.

Since their founding in 1985, Fatman Fabrication has been producing hot rod suspension and chassis products that perform! It features the necessary body mounts, bumper mounts, core support, and engine/transmission mounts and is available with power rack-and-pinion steering, performance-tuned independent front suspension, triangulated four-bar rear suspension, and 9-inch housing. While many companies advertise a low introductory price, Roadster Shop delivers a complete chassis under $10,000 with the new SPEC Series chassis for '55-'57 Chevy passenger cars. Scott's Hotrods 'N Customs manufactures top-quality independent front suspension (IFS), four-bar rear suspension kits, and complete chassis for any American-made vehicles from 1925-1987. [Extracted from the article]

Keith Tardel (Rex Rods) built the chassis and chopped the body. Keith and Grant were the best men in my wedding, Clay I've known since my early twenties, and they are all still big parts of my life; life's always better with great friends!! A black vinyl upholstery job by Rivera's in Flip's hometown of Watsonville wraps things up accordingly - but the adventures of the Fordor are far from over … at least as long Flip's able to keep the rubber side down!. [Extracted from the article]

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experiences of street rodding.

Total Cost Involved Engineering (TCI) offers '35-'40 Ford cars and '35-'41 Ford trucks custom IFS and four-link rear complete chassis. Scott's Hotrods 'N Customs manufactures top-quality independent front suspension (IFS), four-bar rear suspension kits and complete chassis for any American-made vehicles from 1925-1987. This adds to the already expansive list of chassis offered, which include '28-'56 Ford trucks, '41-'59 Chevy trucks, '33-'34 Plymouth and Dodge trucks and cars, '40-'47 Dodge trucks, '53-'61 Studebaker standard, Studebaker Avanti 2, Tri-Five Chevy cars, and early Ford hot rod chassis. [Extracted from the article]

The article highlights the construction of 1931 Roadster by Pascal Bugs Jarrion, a world-renowned tattoo artist. Topics include usage of a variety of materials with patina like copper, brass, steel, aluminium, and bronze; making exteriors with fine mesh screens; and lightening holes at the bottom of the shell and fixation of headlights from a 1928 Buick truck.

The article offers the author's insights regarding the customization of the 1960 Lincoln Continental hot rod owned by Ty Reoh. Topics discussed include his collaboration with automobile customization expert Tim Divers, the feature of the design which include disc brake, rare suspension, and rotors, and the reduction of the automobile's weight while increasing performance.

The article offers the author's insights regarding the customized Deuce hot rod owned by hot rodder Rodger Vagg. Topics mentions include his collaboration with customization expert Dion Willcox of The Kustom Shop located in Brisbane, Australia, the construction of American Stamping–based platform as part of the righthand-drive conversion by Chad Adams of Adams Hot Rod Shop, and the creation of the roller chassis of the hot rod.

The author discusses the 69th Annual Grand National Roadster Show (GNRS) at the Fairflex in Pomona, California. Topics include the final exhibit of the roadster show at the Oakland Coliseum to its inaugural SoCal showing in Pomona, the feature aspects of GNRS, and the America's Most Beautiful Roadster (AMBR) honors. Photographs of several hot rods for the AMBR honors are presented.

The article offers step-by-step instructions to tune a hot rods for peak performance including checking ignition performance, watching tachometer and installing Holley carburetor jets.

The article evaluates several equipment to keep hot rods cool including the Cool-Pack Cooling Systems from Perma-Cool Inc., the High Output Electric Fans from Derale Performance and the ExactFit series of aluminum radiators from Griffin Thermal Products.

The article offers information about the Hot Rod Roundup that was hosted by the Shades of the Past Car Club.

The article looks at the conservation and restoration of a '34 Ford coupe by Jim Cutts. Topics include how the car was taken to South City Rod & Custom for rebuilding, how its chassis, suspension, upholstery and paint were changed and the engine of the coupe which was a 350 crate engine with a custom-built 2-inch exhaust and MagnaFlow mufflers.

The article discusses the customization of a 1935 Ford Tin Woodie by car customizer Brad Starks Rod & Custom. Topics highlighted include the changes in the car's exterior and interior designs such as the installation of custom aluminum hood and dashboard, modified headlights and a pearl gray metallic panit.

The article offers tips on the proper and convenient way of top chopping hot rod automobiles. Topics discussed include considerations before top chopping such as the need to align the door panels before cutting the roof off, putting supportive structures to retain the shape of the automobile frame, and tips on drawing patterns where the cutting take place.

The article discusses the popularity of whitewall tires in hot rod automobiles. Topics discussed include a brief overview on the origins of the tires wherein early manufacturers use zinc oxide to give the tires white appearance before tire company BFGoodrich started making black tires, and notes the popularity of whitewall tires to hot rod enthusiasts due to its aesthetic value. Also mentioned are the changes in tire designs and manufacturing processes.

The article offers information on the 53rd Annual L.A. Roadster Show & Swap from June 17 to 18, 2017 in California where several car enthusiasts convened to showcase their restored and customized roadsters.

The article offers information on customization of the '27 Ford Phaeton which was showcased Showcase at the annual NSRA Street Rod Nationals is a great place to see some of the best new street rods from top builders. It mentions that the Model T phaeton was finished just before its 2016 unveiling at the Grand National Roadster Show. It also mentions information on automobile parts were modifications were made such as wheelbase, axle, wheels, and water pumps.

The article evaluates the 37 Ford Woodie inland cruiser.

The article evaluates Ford-Based "A-17" Street Rod.

The article discusses the highlights of the 68th Annual O'Reilly Auto Parts Grand National Roadster Show presented by Meguiar's Premium Car Care Products. Topics discussed include the attendees of the event, the custom cars and bicycles displayed at the event, and the 1955-1957 Chevrolet models exhibited at the event.

The article features the Roadster Shop chassis for hot rod automobiles.