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Before the legendary SR-2 models ever raced at Sebring in 1956 and ushered in all the later high-performance Corvettes, there was an even earlier pioneer of GM performance. Known simply […]

"Too much is just about right" is the well-known old hot rodders' credo. Now it applies to the Corvette Z06, thanks to Dennis Mecham of Mecham Design, Performance. As if […]

With the goal to be as faithful as possible to the original performance parts added back in the day, the Comp Cams camshaft and a set of High Energy hydraulic flat tappet lifters are ideal for this build. VanGordon began by sliding the Comp hydraulic flat-tappet camshaft into the block, followed by the new double-roller crank gear, cam gear, and chain. With the valvetrain installation completed, VanGordon installed a Mr. Gasket intake manifold gasket set and metal heat-riser block-off plates. Duration is 200 degrees intake, 288 degrees exhaust Upgrade: Comp Cams Factory Muscle (PN 812-16-3) hydraulic flat-tappet (mirrors original 1965 Chevrolet L79 327/350hp camshaft). [Extracted from the article]

They found one on eBay in April of 2005 and decided to bid on the car. "Initially, I actually lost the bid on the car", Jag recalls with a wince, "as someone beat me at the last second." Jag's parents were not too excited when they first saw the car, but Billy reassured them that he and Jag would work together to restore it. Over the years, Jag's parents would occasionally let him know that so-and-so saw the car and they were interested in buying it - if he would like to sell the car. "But I had no desire to part ways with my '68 Mustang fastback", Jag insists. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers step-by-step instructions for AMX seat, interior change.

The article offers information on several roadsters including the 1940 Ford Deluxe from Ford, the 1939 Nash from Nash, and the 1956 Ford F-100 from Ford.

The article evaluates the F-100 truck from automotive firm Ford Motor Co. and outlines its features.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience with Camaro car.

The article describes the restoration of the 1971 Nova automobile owned by Marc Tavalero. Topics mentioned include the key features of the automobile's engine, drivetrain, chassis, wheels and tires, interior, and exterior, the use of 102mm throttle body and hydraulic cam, and the upgrade of mufflers and resonators.

The article focuses on the efforts of Janice Sutherland to own and conserve the 1970 model Hemi Superbird automobile.and 1969 model Road Runner automobile manufactured by American company Plymouth. Topics discussed include details of the Hemi powered Charger Daytona automobile, benefits of the tall aluminum rear wings to increase downforce, and comments from Larry Snow, who oversees Sutherland's collection.

The article examines modification in a 1957 Dodge truck owned by Chuck Foley and Shirley Foley. Topics discussed include installation of Dodge 315ci Polysphere engine and Stock Dodge Hemi valve covers; addition of Roof-mounted radio; use of Red vinyl cloth and ivory vinyl yardage color in interior; and installation of stock front with finned sweptside bedsides fenders.

The article reviews the 1968 Chevy C10 automobile from automaker Chevrolet.

We know you work long and hard to get your to ready for car shows, but there HOTROD.com just aren't enough pages in the magazine to show every single ear […]

At some point, every serious not rodder has to crunch some numbers to get more power and speed. Without doing the tight calculations, you'll end up working harder, not smarter, […]

Guess what? HOT ROD has a Web site! If you haven't been there already, you might want to check it our. The site is designed to be an interactive community […]

When you're restoring an older Corvette, it should come as no surprise that you'll need to freshen the finish on both the chassis and the fiberglass body. While media blasting [...]

Not all customizing has to be a lengthy or involved process. Sometimes even a small item can make a dramatic difference in the look and style of your Corvette. That's [...]

Several letters to the editor are presented regarding previous issues of "Time" magazine. A number of letters are presented regarding the article the "Time Person of the Year" article in the December 23, 2006-January 1, 2007 issue. United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan is also discussed, as is the Iraq War.

The author shares his experience of his day-two journey when he bought Tuxedo Black 1967 Camaro SS350. He mentions that he equipped the car with many of the same accessories and parts that Baldwin-Motion, Yenko and Nickey used on the cars they built as fast as his budget allowed. He states that he had to sell the Camaro before leaving for basic training in the Army in 1971 during the Vietnam War.

The article discusses Bren Manke's buildup and customization of his Pro Street 1968 Chevrolet Camaro. Topics include Manke's decision to focus on the car's speed after attending the National Hot Rod Association Sonoma Nationals, and Manke's troubleshooting efforts regarding selection of the car's blower and fuel pump.

The article evaluates the Corvetter automobile C7 Stingray from the company, Chevrolet.

The article focuses on the restoration of James and Sandy Eudy's 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air automobile, built by Neil Lea of Rods and Restos in Centre, Alabama. Lea replaced the engine's water neck by fabbing up an aluminum-plate water box, and installed reservoirs for the water and power steering with floating fasteners. He also replaced the X-frame with an Art Morrison chassis, and used tubular Mustang-style suspension at the front, and a Ford 9-inch in the rear.

The article focuses on the maintenance and restoration of the 1962 Corvette automobile, discussing the automobile's makeover. It offers information on the transformation of the automobile by mechanic Alf Ebberoth. The car was changed with its custom design features, painting, and engine, bumpstop brackets and air filter assembly.

The article focuses on the efforts of Tom Perry-Smith of California to restore a 1966 model Ford GT 500 automobile which he had bought from online auction done by online marketing company eBay. Topics discussed include getting technical consultancy from the organization Precision Machines, for the longevity of the car, support from American autombile modifier Shelby American, and comment from Kevin Sittner, owner of Precision Machines.

The article focuses on the restoration of the 1969 Yenko SC 427 Chevelle muscle car brought by owner Rick Nelson of MuscleCar Restoration and Design in Illinois and his fiancee Annie Hartweg. Topics mentioned include the car accident that happened in Louisville, Kentucky with car owner named Joe in 1970, the decrepit condition of the car in the garage, and the rare items that were found such as the V.V. Cooke license plate frames, original fenders, and underhood items.

A first person narrative is presented that explores the author's experience of using the automobile 1970 Chevelle SS454.

A review of the automobile 1969 Camaro from the manufacturer, Chevrolet is presented.

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A factory cooling system normally does a pretty good job maintaining the right engine temperature, as long as the vehicle remains unmodified or doesn't handle heavy loads. Add […]

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With many consumers pinching pennies these days, it's getting more difficult to sell a traditional suspension lift, along with a wheel and tire upgrade. The cost of a […]

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Getting ground-hugging stance on a vehicle used to be a low-tech affair, sometimes consisting of merely cutting a coil out of spring with a blowtorch. While this backyard […]

There's an old truism in the automotive business that horse-power is what sells, but torque is what moves the car. Well, offering a supercharger actually gives you a dramatic power-adder […]

Performance driving enthusiasts won't give up the venerable stick shift for an automatic transmission. After all, there's simply no substitute for the ballistic surge that comes from winding up the [...]

In a down economy, selling aftermarket upgrades can be a tough proposition. The products that will move off the shelves usually are simple, affordable and functional. And it doesn't hurt [...]

Up until recently, aftermarket companies typically have touted the performance benefits of their products. With fuel prices up and the economy down, though, the emphasis has shifted virtually industrywide to [...]