Here’s to hoping the weather stays bright and clear for the upcoming Somernites Opening Weekend 2017, Part II, scheduled for May 26-27! If you didn’t get the chance to attend last month, don’t worry; Part II promises to be just as exciting as its predecessor.   In the Showcase Corral will be Mopar… Continue reading Somernites Cruise Starting Soon

Wilwood Disc Brakes is excited to partner with Goodguys as the “Preferred Performance Brakes” at all events through the 2018 season.   The Goodguys Rod & Custom Association is one of the largest hot rodding associations with more than 70,000 active members worldwide, and promotes and produces some of the industry’s most dynamic automotive events.… Continue reading Wilwood Named “Preferred Performance Brakes” of Goodguys Rod & Custom Association

  Words: Tommy Parry      Photos: Slo   It’s nice to see that the classic madman of a hotrodder mold still exists. Every so often, you’ll find these certifiable auto junkies devising the meanest and most humiliating ways of sneaking up on unsuspecting owners of Cobras, Hellcats and Vipers. Hell, with the amount of… Continue reading LQ-Powered Caddy with a Big Turbo

  Words: Tommy Parry   Jim started this ambitious project with a decent amount in his checking account and open eyes. Though he knew his vision’s effect on his bank balance would depress him, the prospect of learning how to fabricate all the needed mounts to run a V8 in the back of a classic… Continue reading V-8 Swapped Corvair

Fuel Air Spark Technology in conjunction with the National Street Rod Association is pleased to announce the selection of the “FAST Revolution Award” given at the Street Rod Nationals South, held in Knoxville, Tennessee on May 5, 6 and 7 2017. This year’s selection is this classic 1934 Nash owned by Billy Dawson from Dallas,… Continue reading FAST Revolution Award Knoxville

Check out Jim’s 1954 Chevy. Bel Air 2 Dr. Sedan. Powered by ’66 327 Eng with 202 heads, 4 barrell carb. air cond & heat. Shifting through the gears is a 350 Trans & a 10 bolt rear end out back. High-end stereo System, with Poppy Red Paint. Wilwood disc brakes on front, with drum brakes on rear.… Continue reading Jim Gregory's 1954 Chevy Bel Air

  Words: Tommy Parry           Photos: Billy   Billy’s Bel Air build began with one of those eBay steals you find at 4:00 AM on a Tuesday. Once the ‘54 Bel Air was shipped to Long Island, Billy stood beside his new Chevy and admired the bodywork. The top had already… Continue reading Billy's Black Bel Air

  Words: Tommy Parry       Everyone likes an eclectic mish-mash of parts when they somehow blend perfectly, yet look distinctly disparate. This car’s not customized, nor is it particularly out of left field, but it commands attention. That could be because of the harlequin color scheme, or just the sheer size of the… Continue reading Roger's '60 Chevy Wagon Build

  Words: Tommy Parry        Photos: Brent   Brent always had a soft spot for vintage Thunderbirds. After standing over one in his adolescence and salivating over a Y-Block, he made the silent commitment to himself that one day, he would own one himself.   It took nearly thirty years and, since they’re… Continue reading Stunning '59 Thunderbird

The National Street Rod Association is pleased to announce the selection of the “Pro’s Pick” winners at the Street Rod Nationals South held at the Chilhowee Park & Expo Center in Knoxville, Tennesee. Classic Instruments of Boyne City, Michigan is the sponsor of these most sought after awards.   The winners were:   Larry &… Continue reading NSRA Street Rod Nationals 2017 Pros Pick