The National Street Rod Association is pleased to announce the selection of the “Outstanding Use of Color” awards given at the Western Street Rod Nationals held in Bakersfield, California on April 28, 29 and 30, 2017. One of this year’s selections is this beautiful 1949 Chevrolet Styleline Wagon with painted “wood,” shown by Marty Fisher… Continue reading Western SRN Outstanding Use Of Color Awards

  Words: Chase Clute   Do swirl marks and micro-fine scratches on your dark colored vehicle have you scratching your head? Do you remember the time your car looked new and illustrious even if you bought it used? Not to worry, you’re not the only person who wants the shine in their clear coat back.… Continue reading How to Avoid Swirl Marks on Your Dark Vehicle

Ford Performance is proud to announce the “Ford In A Ford” selection for the Western Street Rod Nationals held in Bakersfield, California on April 28, 29 and 30, 2017. This year’s selection is Danny Shaffer from Bakersfield, California with his beautiful 1964 Ford Fairlane. Congratulations to Danny on this much deserved recognition. The National Street… Continue reading NSRA Western SRN Ford In A Ford Award

  Words: Tommy Parry        Images: J-Rod & Custom   J-Rod & Custom took delivery of this bronze Nova with simple instructions to give it a quick respray. As it turned out, the car was advertised as being more mechanically sound than it was, and that quick trip to the paint booth quickly… Continue reading An LS-Powered Nova to Die For

  Words: Tommy Parry   Frank found this glimmering example of a ‘75 Monza collecting dust in the garage of the original owner’s family and, seeing it was one of the original 5.7-liter cars, he had to see it. Excited to get his hands on one of just 3,300 made, Frank was predictably disappointed when… Continue reading Turbocharged 5.3 in a '75 Monza

  Words: Clive Branson   For Bob Sabourin and his 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS, weekends start on the first day of the week, but it took decades before he got his hands on his dream car. “Growing up, I loved cars that were fun to drive and fast,” recalled Bob, “but one car in… Continue reading Muscle Car Madness: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS

  Words: John Gunnell   Bob Beltz did not want his hot rod to be a brand of car that every other hot rodder owned (like a Ford or a Chevy). He came up with the idea of doing a Willys, until another hot rodder called him and said, “I know where there’s a Nash… Continue reading This '40 Nash is a Junkyard Jewel

  By: Tommy Parry Images: Al Butler   The Toyota Crown never came to the States, but in Japan, it’s one of the odder choices for a hot rod platform. Think a comfortable sedan the size of a Dodge Dart or an AMC Hornet, but with much less in the way of potential. Well, in the… Continue reading Big Daddy Crown with a Thousand Ponies

  Words: John Gunnell   When the car hobby kicked into high gear in the ‘70s, it was rare to see a Pontiac hot rod or custom, but today things have changed. Take Lou Calisibetta’s Old Stillwater Garage in Stillwater, N.J., for instance. He’s famous for redoing the Alexander Brothers’ “Golden Indian,” a radically customized… Continue reading Pontiacs are Hot Rods Too!

Dennis LeFief (pictured below) sold his Duece Coupe in Michigan around the late 60’s and he’s trying to locate it. It had some unique body features. A custom of the 50’s all significant work was done in lead, featuring, filled top, shaved door and trunk handles. Any info would greatly be appreciated. Dennis LeFief Cell: 503 880 7735