 What's different about Jack...  What's different about Jack Matia's ripe orange '63 Impala? It's many things, including the '64 Thunderbird interior, but most notably the '60 Plymouth top that looks like it was born there. The custom is based on a Steve Stanford illustration from Custom Rodder magazine. |  We were figuring on a flathead,...  We were figuring on a flathead, maybe a Chevy, but not a Thunderbird Turbo Coupe engine under the louver hood of this just-finished '26 Ford RPU... |  ...Owner Wayne Godbey and...  ...Owner Wayne Godbey and his wife Lou did all the work on the rod, and drive it all over the place. The other surprise was the budget... |
 ...Wayne says he got it done...  ...Wayne says he got it done for eight grand. |  Christine Lies' 302-powered...  Christine Lies' 302-powered '56 Fairlane is a real-world version of R&C's April '02 Dream Car of the Month... |  ...The Ranch wagon is dressed...  ...The Ranch wagon is dressed up with Crown Victoria trim, and topped with a glass roof from a '54 Mercury Sun Valley. The rims are 18- and 20-inch Boyd's five-spokes. |
 The rain rolled right off...  The rain rolled right off the fastback of Bob Parson's black '46 Cadillac, built on a Nova front end and Trans Am rear, and pulled by a 502 big-block. The mostly stock body was shaved of just enough shiny stuff, and dropped with 2-inch dropped spindles, no bags. "Just watch where you drive it," Bob said. |  Gordon Riley started with...  Gordon Riley started with a Rat's Glass body to build this daily driver roadster. A small-block with tri-power adds to the functionality... |  ...kokomo, 355 with tripower...  ...kokomo, 355 with tripower TH350, red roadster, drives everyday. Gordon added one of those new tops from Time Machines. |
 Hotrodhotline.com photographer...  Hotrodhotline.com photographer Ray Schuler drives this '54 Chevy four-door wagon everyday... |  ...It's got a small-block...  ...It's got a small-block and automatic, Mustang II front suspension, plus creature comforts like air, heat, and power steering. His '30 coupe, inspired by the Chrisman coupe, looks less streetable, but Ray says it's legal... |  ...It's got a '53 Merc mill...  ...It's got a '53 Merc mill and genuine WWII bomber seats. The nose was built from two '40 hoods. |
 Voodoo Larry gave Vick Kinzler's...  Voodoo Larry gave Vick Kinzler's '60 Fairlane all kinds of graphics, from scallops to flames to 'striping... |  ...The art continues into...  ...The art continues into the engine compartment... |  ...Other cool elements include...  ...Other cool elements include dummy spots, lake pipes, Lancer caps, and flame throwers... |
 ...It's not bagged-the spring...  ...It's not bagged-the spring were cut to drop this Ford, and Vick drove it like this from Michigan. |  Mike Bloomer lets the style...  Mike Bloomer lets the style of the '31 Model A speak for itself with this beautiful five-window. Drivetrain is your standard 350/350... |  ...Red and white metalflake...  ...Red and white metalflake vinyl tuck 'n' roll really stands out. The black suede is highlighted with nice 'striping on the headlights, C pillar, and decklid. |