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1949 Hot Rods

The experts from Rod & Custom Magazine offer featured 1949 Hot Rods that include street rods, old roadsters, rat rods, and other custom vintage cars. Select a featured article below to view web exclusive hot rod photos, read about modification upgrades, analysis, and more.

1949 Hot Rod Cars

Chrysler 300 Research
Chrysler 300 Find new Chrysler 300 information as well as review photos, specs and more. The V6 standard engine in the 300 gives you 178 horsepower with an estimated 22 mpg. It has a 5 star frontal impact rating for the driver and a 5 star frontal impact rating for the passenger.

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SEMA-model legislation in Michigan
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Defining Kansas Street Rod
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I will be doing a series of cars that if I had the money to build I would.... more

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1949 Mercury (Juke Box Merc)
were you able to find that issue? one question does it have how to subframe your mercury. cause i... more
 
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you can try a front axle from a 1949-54 chevy pickup to see if it bolts directly to your spring... more
 
1949 Chevy Fleetline - May 2008
Yeah, and the BOP versions are very cool as well.... more
 
Introductions
Cruiser:D My site name is Cruiser and I'm new to this forum. I'm trying to learn my way around the... more
 
Fabrication of a Tilt Bed - 1990 Chevy Pickup 1/2 Ton
Newbie to this forum. I recently finished chopping the top on a 1949 Chev Pickup and have an "old"... more