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How to Find HOT ROD at the 2017 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
The Pikes Peak Hill Climb, which takes place near Colorado Springs, CO, is one of America’s toughest and oldest races. After 100 years, it’s still a freak of modern racing with hundred-plus foot drops,...
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Ford Performance Introduces The Coyote Power Module
Since STREET RODDER magazine began the growth in the availability of hobby-related products has been phenomenal. Back when the magazine began we were all grateful when disc brake kits and wiring...
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A Not-So Little Door-Stretching Exercise With Mick’s Paint
Size may not be everything, but proportions are rather important—at least when we’re talking about cars (we’ll just dismiss any other possible topics that may have popped up in your mind…). Proportions...
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Detailing Hot Rods after Storage
Life’s little speed bumps can put happy hot rodding on the back burner for sure. So, what do we do when it’s time for a timeout? Meaning well, we might think our pride ’n’ joy is snuggled in safely...
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The Buick Riviera, Part I: Larry Olson’s 1965 GS
Cadillac’s loss was definitely Buick’s gain, as the first-generation 1963-1965 Buick Riviera (the official badge-wearer) will without a doubt go down in history as one of General Motors’ sexiest models...
View ArticleGALLERY: Dirt Kings Invade Shawano and 141 Speedway
The Dirt Kings Late Model Tour has been off to a busy start with four races in its first month of existence. This past week the newly formed series made two stops – one at Shawano (WI) Speedway on...
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Borgeson Universal Power Steering for ’50s and ’60s cars
There’s sort of a holy trinity of comfort: Power brakes, air conditioning, and power steering. We mastered the first two long ago but the third still gives us trouble. In the first few decades of cars...
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A 1927 Ford Phaeton Built The Traditional Hot Rod Way
The Builder’s Showcase at the annual NSRA Street Rod Nationals is a great place to see some of the best new street rods from top builders. Jamie Johnson from Hot Rod Haven in Albuquerque, New Mexico,...
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The Car Craft Project Car Update What’s happened so far, and what’s next for...
What do you get when you combine a late ‘60s pickup, an early ‘70s personal luxury car, a mid-‘60s full-sized wagon, a Pro-Touring Chevelle, a couple G-bodies, a late-model F-car, a Fox-body...
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MIG Welding 101
Last month, in the first of our four-part series, we covered gas welding. This month we’ll continue by delving into MIG welding—far and away the most popular welding process used for classic trucks....
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Bob and Shirley Sproul’s Candy-Coated Dream Machine
Sometimes life’s most simple accomplishments are the ones that make the most impact, regardless of how old you are. For Bob Sproul of Norton, Kansas, he recalls that moment like it was yesterday....
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Freak Show Friday: Long Limo Van
Limousines are expensive. If you’re starting your own limo service, or like the dignified ride of limo luxury, but are short on cash and long on minivans, then this novel approach to satisfying your...
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Professor Hammer’s Metalworking Tips
There are two good ways to make sheetmetal hat sections that curve in two planes. One is to start with formed angles, then curve each angle using a shrinker and stretcher, and join them with a cap...
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You Can Win This ’67 Camaro at the F-Body Nationals, September 15-17
HOT ROD Power Tour 2017, presented by Chevrolet, may be over, but there’s still a couple ways to keep the ride going thanks to Chris at the Trim Parts F-Body Nationals. With more than a few thousand...
View ArticleA Big Block C10- it’s better than crack!
Arriving to work late in the day after a recent photo shoot, a co-worker asked why I looked so happy. Without hesitation, I blurted out, “I love driving the C10!” And why not! I had just driven in from...
View ArticleHow to Check Combustion Chamber Volume in Cylinder Heads
The do-it-yourself engine builder is always looking to get the most out of every build. But without verifying the combustion chamber volume on the cylinder heads, it’s impossible to be sure of the...
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MSRA Back to the Fifties Week Road Tour Kick-Off
The 2017 ARP/STREET RODDER Road Tour season is out of the gate as the MSRA Back to the Fifties week begins in St. Paul, Minnesota. The Back to the Fifties event, without a doubt, is one of the biggest...
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Back To The 50’s 2017—First Report From The Land Of 10,000 Street Rods
Forty-four years and counting. That’s a pretty proud run for Back To The 50’s hosted by the Minnesota Street Rod Association, and judging from the event’s continuing success, this is a run that could...
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Back To The 50’s 2017—A ’64 Falcon With Sixties Personality Wins Best Ford In...
Nostalgia is the driving force behind every hot rod build. Whether it’s nostalgia for a long lost car that continues to generate great memories after half a century, or nostalgia for a period of time...
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GALLERY: Wisconsin Challenge Series at Dells Raceway Park
Wisconsin Dells, WI- Andrew Morrissey was victorious in the second race of the Wisconsin Challenge Series Saturday night at Dells Raceway Park. Morrissey made a late pass on Bobby Kendall to collect...
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