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00 Using a manual arbor press to create dimples in a sheet metal panel

Metal Detailing: Dimple Dies, Round Over Dies, and Punch & Flare Dies

By Ron Covell   -   Images by the Author Sheetmetal panels are used extensively in classic truck projects, often for interior and underhood panels. While fabricating...
002 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS front three quarter view with black grille and aggressive stance

Pro Touring 1969 Chevy Camaro

By Fuelish Media   -   Images by the Author Imagine wanting a specific year, make, and model vehicle your whole life only to get ahold of...
001 2025 camaro nationals

The 2025 Camaro Nationals

An Unforgettable Show at the Same Trusted Venue By John Machaqueiro   -   Images by the Author Another year and another Camaro Nationals is in the history...
01 new products arp

Modern Roddings New Products for 2025

Tiny Bolt Offerings Industry-leading fastener manufacturer ARP makes it easy to upgrade factory hardware with premium-quality polished stainless steel bolts, available in convenient five-packs by...
02 1957 Chevy truck Restomod with smoothed bodylines and custom chrome front grille

Third Time’s a Charm: Joe Rode’s BEST 1957 Chevy Task Force

By Fuelish Media Joe Rode, of Covina, California, is a lifelong car guy through and through. He has an extensive list of vehicles he has...

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003 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS parked in an industrial setting highlighting its lowered suspension and wide wheels

A Brilliant 650hp Big-Block 1971 Chevelle SS Restomod

By Nick Licata   -   Images by NotStock Photography Lucky, or smart? That’s the question when considering Ryan Gebhardt and his remarkable journey with his very...
002 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS front three quarter view with black grille and aggressive stance

Pro Touring 1969 Chevy Camaro

By Fuelish Media   -   Images by the Author Imagine wanting a specific year, make, and model vehicle your whole life only to get ahold of...
001 2025 camaro nationals

The 2025 Camaro Nationals

An Unforgettable Show at the Same Trusted Venue By John Machaqueiro   -   Images by the Author Another year and another Camaro Nationals is in the history...
000 Mechanic installing a Wilwood master cylinder in a classic Chevrolet

Replacing the Vacuum Booster With Hydro-Boost

By Barry Kluczyk   -   Images by the Author Confident stopping power is a must in a high-performance Chevy. In addition to big rotors and multi-piston...
001 1966 Chevy Nova Pro Touring build with custom blue paint and aggressive stance

Pro Touring 1966 Chevy Nova Restomod

By Nick Licata   -   Images by NotStock Photography There are car guy shenanigans that most of us can relate to or have done ourselves at...
001 Blown big block Chevrolet supercharged engine twin throttle bodies billet pulleys custom headers

Dyno Testing a 565ci Big-Block Then Upping the Cubic Inches to 632 to See the Difference

By Jeff Huneycutt   -   Images by the Author The old adage about making power goes: “There’s no replacement for displacement.” Every dyed-in-the-wool car guy knows it....
002 1939 Chevrolet Gasser with straight axle front suspension and fenderwell headers

A Rare 1939 Chevy Gasser

By Scotty Lachenauer   -   Images by the Author “Everybody has their dream car, and I did too. I was hooked on gassers! To me if...
003 1961 Chevrolet Impala front grille with quad headlights chrome bumper and classic Chevrolet badging for a vintage muscle look

Todd Hann’s Pro Street 1961 Impala is a Bad Black Bubbletop

By Tommy Lee Byrd   -   Images by the Author When it comes to Chevrolet body styles, it’s hard to beat the flowing lines of the...
00 LS engine ProCharger supercharged billet intake high performance build

Part 2: Young Gun Builds First LS Engine with a Pro Charger Supercharger

By John Gilbert   -   Images by the Author Last month, we started part 1 of the story of 15-year-old Hunter Hay and his dad, Ron,...
001 1986 Camaro IROC Z black pro touring stance with deep dish wheels aggressive street look

Highly Modified 1986 IROC-Z Camaro

By Nick Licata   -   Images by Luke Munnell Third-generation car guy Mark Madeira was destined to be immersed in the automotive world. His grandfather and...
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002 1939 Chevrolet Gasser with straight axle front suspension and fenderwell headers

A Rare 1939 Chevy Gasser

By Scotty Lachenauer   -   Images by the Author “Everybody has their dream car, and I did too. I was hooked on gassers! To me if...
000 Vintage Air AC unit ready for installation with instructions

1957 Chevy Air Conditioning System Upgrade

By Ryan Manson   -   Images by the Author Last month, we concluded the installation of a Gen 5 Vintage Air SureFit kit in our 1957...
002 1969 Camaro front end custom splitter LED halo headlights race tow strap

Tan Pro Touring 1969 Chevy Camaro

By Scotty Lachenauer   -   Images by the Author Tim Zych can’t recall a time in his twentysomething years when cars weren’t a daily part of...

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CTP JUNE 2025 Parts Dept 01

New Products – Classic Truck Performance’s Picks for 2025

ARP Expands “Tiny Bolt” Availabilities Industry-leading fastener manufacturer ARP makes it easy to upgrade factory hardware with premium-quality polished stainless steel bolts that come in...
01 1967 ford f100 patina white faded paint coyote swap steel wheels static drop

The World’s Largest Gathering of Ford Trucks Grows Again

By Tommy Lee Byrd   -   Images by the Author In eight short years, the Grand National F-100 Show has exploded in growth as it takes...
00 Using a manual arbor press to create dimples in a sheet metal panel

Metal Detailing: Dimple Dies, Round Over Dies, and Punch & Flare Dies

By Ron Covell   -   Images by the Author Sheetmetal panels are used extensively in classic truck projects, often for interior and underhood panels. While fabricating...
02 1957 Chevy truck Restomod with smoothed bodylines and custom chrome front grille

Third Time’s a Charm: Joe Rode’s BEST 1957 Chevy Task Force

By Fuelish Media Joe Rode, of Covina, California, is a lifelong car guy through and through. He has an extensive list of vehicles he has...
01 1978 c10 power steering pump upgrade with billet bracket

Part 2: Flaming River’s Type II Power Steering Pump Install

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by the Author If you recall back in our Apr. ’25 issue, we erroneously made the initial decision to not...
01 1976 Chevrolet C10 with turquoise and white two tone paint Billet Specialties wheels and a Whipple supercharged LS engine

Lone Star Throwdown 2025 – Conroe, Texas

 By Fuelish Media If you’ve ever been to Lone Star Throwdown (LST), you know there are a few truths about the show. First, it’s guaranteed...
CTP NOV 2025 Southeastern Truck Nats 01

1,630 Trucks Invade the Southeastern Truck Nationals

By Tommy Lee Byrd   -   Images by the Author General Motors built a tremendous following by combining style, performance, and utility into the trucks we...
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01 1965 Ford Ranchero red paint chrome trim Torq Thrust wheels corrugated wall backdrop

1965 Ford Ranchero is Powered by a BluePrint Potent 302

By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By Michael Christensen Pure nostalgia and a tribute to Scott Simpson’s dad, Rob, are more than enough reasons to make...
01 1967 ford f100 patina white faded paint coyote swap steel wheels static drop

The World’s Largest Gathering of Ford Trucks Grows Again

By Tommy Lee Byrd   -   Images by the Author In eight short years, the Grand National F-100 Show has exploded in growth as it takes...
00 Using a manual arbor press to create dimples in a sheet metal panel

Metal Detailing: Dimple Dies, Round Over Dies, and Punch & Flare Dies

By Ron Covell   -   Images by the Author Sheetmetal panels are used extensively in classic truck projects, often for interior and underhood panels. While fabricating...
01 1959 Chevy Apache laid out on air suspension with moody lighting and patina finish

How to Install a Custom AccuAir Suspension e-Level System

By Jason Mulligan   -   Images by the Author and Marcel Venable With Jason Fonte’s 1959 Chevrolet Apache, the fire-scorched body of the truck was maintained...
01 1996 Chevy Tahoe custom slammed on large chrome wheels

Raul Verdin’s Twisted 1996 Chevy Tahoe

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by Brent MacAdam As one’s family grows, so must their vehicles—carrying capacity, that is. I’ve always been a huge fan...
01 1960 Ford F 100 crew cab with a custom two tone turquoise and white paint job

David & Rajan Tumino’s 1960 F-250 Four-Door Fridge

By Fuelish Media There’s nothing more rewarding than building a truck just like the one Dad used to have. As a kid, there was something...

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00 Mopar 340 small block V8 with Six Pack carb setup classic orange paint early 1970s performance build

Building the MOPAR 340 Six-Barrel V-8

By Barry Kluczyk   -   Photography by the Author When it comes to the vintage homologation specials for SCCA’s Trans Am racing series, the Mustang Boss...
01 A CNC mill precisely cuts a contoured die for shaping classic fender panels

Digital Sheet Forming for the Future

By Ron Covell   -   Photography Courtesy of Saltworks 3D Solutions There is a new process for forming sheetmetal panels that we believe will soon gain...
01 1965 Ford Ranchero red paint chrome trim Torq Thrust wheels corrugated wall backdrop

1965 Ford Ranchero is Powered by a BluePrint Potent 302

By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By Michael Christensen Pure nostalgia and a tribute to Scott Simpson’s dad, Rob, are more than enough reasons to make...
01 new products arp

Modern Roddings New Products for 2025

Tiny Bolt Offerings Industry-leading fastener manufacturer ARP makes it easy to upgrade factory hardware with premium-quality polished stainless steel bolts, available in convenient five-packs by...
01 1963 Corvette Split Window silver restomod custom billet wheels lowered stance classic sports car

1963 Corvette Split-Window With European Flare

By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By NotStock Photography   -   Illustration By e. Black Design Co. It's often repeated: Corvettes are factory hot rods and will...
01 1932 Ford Phaeton in dark blue with cream top and steel wheels a classic touring configuration

Making a Roadster Top

By Gerry Burger   -   Photography By the Author & Modern Rodding Archives This is high on our list of indisputable facts: roadsters and phaetons look...
01 2025 goodguys griots puyallup

Goodguys Puyallup, Washington, This Weekend! July 25-27, 2025

The Goodguys Rod & Custom Association announces its 37th Griot’s Garage Pacific Northwest Nationals presented by Wicked Fabrication. The event will take place from...
01 1963 Buick Riviera custom build deep blue paint Billet Specialties wheels lowered stance

1963 Buick Riviera Is A Husband and Wife Project

By Brian Brennan   -   Photography by NotStock Photography The 1963 Buick Riviera, owned by Thomas Duty and his wife, Eileen Papas, holds sentimental value as...
01 1969 Camaro engine bay billet accessory drive setup alternator mount

Custom Front Wheelwells for a 1969 Camaro

By Ron Covell   -   Photography By Jay Doerfler Auto Body Specialists in Manchester, New Hampshire, has a long history of beautifully crafted Pro Touring builds....
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1 angelo giampetroni legends of hot rodding award isca 2012 with elvira

Angelo Giampetroni: A Hot Rodder’s Hot Rodder

By Brian Brennan Our industry is filled with people who have left their mark, influenced our hobby, and contributed more than we can ever thank...
001 TIG welding an aluminum radiator for precision cooling system fabrication

What you Need to Know About Engine Cooling

By Ron Ceridono   -   Images by the Author and Courtesy of the Manufacturers There’s nothing cooler than taking your hot rod out for a cruise....
00 Mopar 340 small block V8 with Six Pack carb setup classic orange paint early 1970s performance build

Building the MOPAR 340 Six-Barrel V-8

By Barry Kluczyk   -   Photography by the Author When it comes to the vintage homologation specials for SCCA’s Trans Am racing series, the Mustang Boss...
01 1959 Chevy Impala lowered on custom wheels with a clean white finish and sleek body lines

The 1959 Chevy Impala Unearthed from Museum Storage

By Brian Brennan   -   Photography By NotStock Photography We all want to unearth our next project tucked away in a museum just waiting for us...
01 Ford Mustang core support with bare engine bay and fresh primer showcasing steering rack and chassis rails

Installing Golden Star 1965 Ford Mustang Floor

By Ron Ceridono   -   Photography by Tate Radford For at least one of Modern Rodding’s senior staff members (we won’t mention the editor by name)...
Goodguys 2025 Street Rod of Year

Goodguys 27th Summit Racing Nationals Presented by PPG

Lots to See & Lots to be Excited About  Last weekend was “the Big One” for hot rodders as Goodguys hosted their 27th Summit Racing...