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1953 Hot Rods

The experts from Rod & Custom Magazine offer featured 1953 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.

1953 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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Final Year Flattie P/S Upgrade
In a recent Rod & Custom article on power steering for Flathead engines (see the August 2009... more

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I need rear gear ratio advice too
Here's the layout:1953 Buick Special 2 door sedan 350 tbi SBC from a 91 Suburban TH-350 tranny, 1:1... more
 
i just got 17 rod and customs from 1953 to 1961
If you can get 15 more I would, especially if they are at a reasonable price. You probably won't... 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
 
How Long?
Read my first magazine in 1953...I've got a 'November 1953' issue. However, just read it 'off and... more
 
help!!!!!!!
I've seen several Stude's running both small and big block Chebbie's. No major frame mods in spite... more