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Straight from the factory, a 1941 Willys coupe was a sexy thing with curvaceous lines reminiscent of a larger 1940 Ford. Dennis worked out a deal with Don Orosco to take possession of the former drag car, then enlisted Roy Brizio Street Rods to restore the 1941 Willys to its former glory, while adding a few enhancements. Back in the day, it was quite common to find a Willys with a tilt fiberglass front end, so much so that an old-timer might look at this 1941 Willys with steel front fenders and think the car might be a fake. [Extracted from the article]

In 1960, Chevy and GMC pickups dropped the straight axle in favor of IFS (independent front suspension) sprung with torsion bars, and by 1963 adopted a conventional coil spring arrangement. It wasn't until 1965, however, that Ford and Canadian Mercury trucks received their own IFS setup in the form of twin I-beam axles. The drawback with early twin I-beam- equipped trucks was excessive tire wear caused by the swing axle arrangement's radical camber changes. [Extracted from the article]

One day Street Rodder showed up to check out an ongoing project Chip was building for Wes Rydell and in place of Chip's Foose F-150 he'd been driving for some years was a brand-new platinum silver Ford F-150 pickup. Chip had traded his Foose F-150 serial no. 1 in for a new truck. The wheeling and dealing already started and it wasn't long after that we saw Chip had traded the silver F-150 straight across for a really cherry '67 Chevy C10 shortbed. During one visit the C10 chassis was a complete roller, Chip had painted the cab and other parts were in the paint booth drying. [Extracted from the article]

It's been a standing rule ever since man started putting doors on cars, if an automobile has more than two doors it's going to look stodgy and if it's a four-door station wagon think beyond stodgy - it'll be orthopedic-shoe ugly. Take for example Dan Taylor's '66 Dodge Polara station wagon, fully restored and customized by Hot Rods & Custom Stuff (HR&CS) of Escondido, California. The factory-installed two-barrel 383 with a Torqueflite was yanked and beneath the hood Dan's Polara wagon remains Mopar powered but updated to match the sophistication of its AME GT Sport chassis with an '18 392-inch Hemi crate motor. [Extracted from the article]

Pete met Cambra while he was building cars from his home shop and the "A" project relocated when Cambra opened the doors to Cambra Speed Shop in Orange, California. At Cambra's home shop he told Pete the coupe body was rusted junk and he needed to find something in better condition. Pete credited PPG bigwigs Paul Stoll and Frank Ramos in addition to Cambra Speed Shop's in-house magician, Hitoshi Umekage, for the coupe's custom paint. [Extracted from the article]

For Frank Howard the high-end custom car experience was to pay a few dues before he could latch onto the '56 Pontiac Star Chief convertible that came to be affectionately known as "The Chief". After the fact Frank would take his latest auction find to Tim Kilkeary at Customs by Kilkeary in Eighty Four, Pennsylvania, and dump $10K or so into a car to bring it closer to right. Frank's '56 Pontiac Star Chief convertible has been hitting the car shows from one end of the country to the other. [Extracted from the article]

My friend Brian Shaw showed up one Sunday afternoon with this basketcase fiberglass '32 roadster on the back of a car trailer so we decided to go halves on the project. The fiberglass '23 T-bucket was the first and likely the most reproduced hot rod body ever but the '32 Ford roadster has to be a close second. PHOTO (COLOR): 6 Gary Baffsky wedged the fiberglass dash, trapping it into its proper position and figured out how to mount it permanently. [Extracted from the article]

Every once in a while, the photography for a Vette car feature falls through the cracks and disappears into the abyss, but we believe Robert Lombardi's 1992 C4 Corvette photographed by John Machaqueiro in 2015 sets a new record. A lot can happen in five years, so we were quite pleased when Robert returned our call and gave Vette the lowdown on the '92 Corvette coupe he used to own. For wheels and tires, in front 295/35R18 Nitto Invo tires are mounted on black 18x9 Scorpion wheels and 325/30R19 Nitto Invo tires on 19x10.5 black Scorpion wheels in the rear. [Extracted from the article]

Jim's folks owned Grant's Dutch Boy paint store on Magnolia in Riverside, and it was there Jim spotted a '40 Ford two-door sedan and a '32 Ford two-door sedan. Jim left the area, but amazingly the next three owners of the '29 all lived within blocks of where Jim had once lived in Riverside's Wood Streets. To hear Jim's '29 described one might not think the stock styling cues right down to a crank hanging out of the Model A grille shell could look this right, but Jim pulled it off. [Extracted from the article]

"Ford guys don't like Fords with Chevys and Chevy guys don't like Falcons - so no one liked it", Darvin realized. He replaced the Chevy with one of Ford's most popular engines: an EFI 5.0L HO. This is the engine that got every gearhead's attention in the '80s and re-established the Mustang's standing as a performance car - the same kind of attention Ford's 5.0L Coyote engine got in this decade in the Mustang GT. This '57 Chevy coupe, just finished by Mike Freund at Classics Plus, had been sitting, bone stock for decades. [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]

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]

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]

The article focuses on the efforts of American car designer Chip Foose to redesign client Wes Rydell's '40 Cadillac 60 Special Sedan into the Madame X automobile, based on the concept design of Art Ross who was a stylist in 1935 at the Harley Earl's Styling Section. Topics discussed include installing engines from Cadillac Escalade, C6 Corvette, and '15 Camaro models, C6 Corvette disc brakes, and interior upholstered by Ahumada.

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 step-by-step instructions for upgrading the braking systems of a C6 Corvette automobile.

The article offers step-by-step instruction for installing a AMD's sheetmetal by replacing rusty trunk floor for Chevelle.

The article discusses the history of the 1962 Corvette Bobby Alloway built for his wife Cindy Alloway. It cites on the commissioning of Larry Olson of the 1958 Corvette, Alloway's Hot Rod Shop to build for his wife Carol Olson. The article also discusses the engine cooling system that employs a copper and brass radiator and the passenger cooling system is Vintage Air air-conditioning driven by a Vintage Air Front Runner.

The article offers step-by-step instruction regarding the installation of a righthand-drive IFS in a 1956 F-100 truck from the Ford car company.

The article evaluates the suspension, the wheels and the engine of the 1972 Chevy C10 truck from the company Chevrolet.

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 provides information on a 1964 Corvette coupe automobile owned by Steve Locklin. Street Shop configured the chassis of the automobile for a Chevrolet Performance LT1 Corvette engine. The chassis was attached to a clutch, billet flywheel as well as a powertrains. Customization of hood is also discussed.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for installing the Carolina Custom's billet aluminum-bodied license plate retractor can in an automobile.

The article features the 1962 Corvette automobile from manufacturer Chevrolet owned by John Gendelman of Flemington, New Jersey. Topics discussed include an overview of 1962 Corvette, its upholstery, parts and specifications, its performance, its maintenance and restoration, and its upgrade and customization.

The article features the 1963 Corvette Sting Ray automobile from Chevrolet owned by physician Ron Brown. Topics discussed include an overview of 1963 Corvette Sting Ray, its upholstery, parts and specifications, its performance, its maintenance and restoration, and its automotive upgrade and customization.

The article describes the modifications made by Darin Smith, of car restoration company DWS Classics, to the 1964 Chevy C10 pickup truck. The condition of the truck when Smith saw it is described. Details of the improvements done on the body roll and rear suspension are given. The painting of the truck was administered by Fernando Guzman of Paint by Fernando. Also noted are the interior modifications done by Bill Dunn of Huntington Beach.

The article offers information on the classic automobile Detroit Speed's '69 Chevy Camaro. Topics discussed include automobile's 307 engine feature an automatic transmission and the ugliest hubcaps; suspension feature custom hand-build narrowed Detroit Speed hydro-formed subframe; and wheel featured Forgeline 19x10 custom direction-design with chrome-plated hoops and tires with 335/30-20 Michelin Pilot Sports in the rear.

The article offers information on the antique automobile Bruce Ricks' '63-1/2 Ford Galaxie 500. Topic discussed include upgrading of the suspension and brakes to go with Thunderbird 220hp 352-inch FE engine of automobile; automobile feature dual master cylinder brake system with hydraulic boost handles; and Engines of the Ford hold 622 dyno-proven horsepower.

The article offers information on the custom painting the automobile, and step by step instruction for painting the automobile. Topics discussed include use of silver acrylic lacquer and primer for painting the automobile; use of spray guns and air brushes for custom painting; and use of detail gun fogging to paint the graphics.

The presents instructions to rebuild the doors and windows of a 1972 GMC Suburban.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for installing the Baer four-wheel disc brake conversion on the 1954 Kaiser Manhattan automobile.

The article provides information on the restoration of a 1963 Corvette automobile owned by Steve Mitchell. The automobile was repainted, fitted with new brakes and the transmission as well as the rear portion were changed. Hedges Corvettes took care of the interior work in Lowell region of Arkansas.

The article focuses on Corvette car collector Larry Woods of Ohio, and his efforts to customize his Corvette Sting Ray model car. Modifications done include reworking of the body done by Mitch Rudolph at his shop Excalibur Auto Body in Eastlake, Ohio, new cylinders and Bosch brand electric gasoline pump, and provides photographs of the automobile.

The article offers information about the 1932 Ford Five Window automobile.

The article presents step by step instructions for repairing steering problem of automobile C3 Corvette.

The article focuses on the 50th anniversary of Summit Racing Equipment.

The article offers information about the 1957 Airbox Corvette automobile from Chevrolet.

The article features the 1967 Corvette Sting Ray coupe owned by former American Society of Furniture Designers president James Dipersia. Topics discussed include the historical background of Dipersia's sale and acquisition of the automobile which came with a paper trail, the customization, and specifications of the Corvette.

The article discusses the customization of the 1963 Corvette Sting Ray car by Heartland Customs. Topics discussed include the transformation of the car into a modernized road-going version of Corvette Grand Sport lightweight, the specifications of the Corvette, including its chassis, brakes and wheels, and the car's performance on the road.

The article features the Wimbledon White 1960 Ford Starliner Galaxie car customized by Alloway's Hot Shop. Topics discussed include the changes made to the interior and engine parts of the car, the contributions of automobile custom service providers Washington-based Art Morrison Enterprises (AME), Adamsville, Tennessee-based Dan's Polishing and Pro Auto Custom Interiors, and the bodywork and polishing of the custom-made car.

The article focuses on the 1963 Corvette split-window car owned by Dr. Roland Walters of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Topics include how Walters find his second split-window coupe on the Internet, the repair of the car by custom builder Heartland Customs and Nip's Auto Trim for the interior, and the use of radial tires to retain the original appearance of the classic car.

The article evaluates the 1986 Dodge Ram D-150RT automobile from automobile manufacturer FCA US LLC.

The article evaluates the 1932 Ford, a hot rod that has been made by Roy Brizio Street Rods for American businessman Jimmy Pflueger.

The article evaluates the black 1961 Corvette automobile with description of its painting, wheels, and rear suspension axles.

The article offers brief imformation on the Superformance Grand Sport Corvette automobile from Chevrolet.

The article focuses on the designing of the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro automobile by Roadster Shop. It mentions that the final prep and paint was handled in-house at the Roadster Shop, led by Alan Palmer using PPG products start to finish and installation of Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires and two-piece billet wheels from Greening Auto Co.

The article focuses on the restoration of the 1965 Corvette Sport Coupes automobile by automobile custom designers Randy Collier. Topics discussed include Collier's collaboration with automotive shop Street Shop for the resources needed for the restoration of car, the various features of the automobile including chassis, ignition, and carburetor, and the installation of the air conditioning systems with Vintage Air Front Runner serpentine belt system.