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1954 Mercury Monterey
Wild Mannered Merc
1954 Mercury Monterey - Wild Mannered Merc
Car guys come in many diverse packages, with limitless levels of commitment. For some, the pursuit of old cars is merely a passing fancy between fresh activities like... more
1932 Ford Coupe - Low Roller
1932 Ford Coupe
Y'know, I can't help but think that hot rodding had to be easier a few decades ago. Sure, the aftermarket was small or nonexistent, but it was pretty easy.. more

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World Record challenger British Steam Car unveiled
Following years of planning and development, the British Steam Car was unveiled last week at Thorney Island MOD Base, Portsmouth, UK. The British Steam Car Team expects to smash... more
Classic Industries '53 Chevrolet 1300 Pickup
This truck was not a typical restoration project for Classic Industries. This is a completely new vehicle. Although they didn't have to deal with rust... more

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Trucksters - Chassis Ideas
In the Aug 07 issue, starting on p. 84, Thom Taylor shows some interesting ideas for making a... more
Subscription failure, again
Seems like every March R 7 C fails to appear in Central Ohio. Last year it was on the news stands,... more
Hot rods from tv series
Firstly Hi guys and gals trying to trace pics of a car ??? i remember from this mag back in the... more
old Magazines
Back in the eaarly 50's I built a street rod from a 1929 Model A roaster. I choped the top,... more
For Sale Section
I am setting this up for a place to sell cars, parts, or merchandise. Please place all items in... more

Rod & Custom Blogs

Saturday July 19th 9am to 3pm
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RM Auctions - The Joe MacPherson Collection
Early this morning I had the chance to check out the Joe MacPherson Collection up for auction at... more
Holley NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion Grand Marshal
Dick LaHaie was arguably the most humble, yet fiercest competitor around. Selected No. 31 on the... more
Man Slowly Crushes Two Firebirds in the Name of Art
Certain works of Art have always irked me, from the paint splattering of Jackson Pollock, the... more
A Street/Strip Initiation Ritual Study by Scotty Gosson
Chain hoist balancing act—working without a net to fit five hundred pounds into a one pound... more