Words & Photos: Tommy Parry   The first move Rob made in his ‘50 Dodge Coupe build was a smart one – lowering and centralizing the engine. Moving the motor back 4” and dropping it as far as possible without the oil pan scraping helps get the old Coupe to rotate nicely, and the… Continue reading 1950 Dodge Powerhouse Coupe

  Words & Photos: Tommy Parry   The process of overhauling an ancient, rusting truck is never easy. Finding a project base that’s almost wholly intact is a godsend. Thankfully, some projects start out more pleasantly than others, though having a little more from the get go often means a higher starting price. This ’46… Continue reading 1946 Chevy 2-Ton "Wrecker" Build

    The SEMA show in Las Vegas is always a spectacle, but this year’s show went above and beyond anything we’ve seen in the past. With cars ranging from the classic to the bizarre, the show was united by just a single theme, and that was creativity. We were fortunate enough to have not… Continue reading SEMA 2016 Round Up

  Photos: Clive Branson   “We purchased this car from a farmer in Alberta in Feb. of 2003. We already had a 1973 Dodge Challenger, a 2-door that was white with a red bumblebee stripe. We had bought it in Oct. 2000. “My wife likes convertibles and found this one online. At the time, I… Continue reading 1970 Dodge Challenger 426 Hemi

  Words & Photos: Tommy Parry   Though the name means “beauty,” Bella started out its build as a bit long in the tooth. Though totally original from the firewall back, the subframe had been replaced with a nasty S-10 item. The patina was striking and the hood had been primered, so the necessary ingredients… Continue reading Irwin's '50 Chevy "Bella" Build

2017 EVENT SCHEDULE   Southeast Street Rod Nationals March 31st, April 1st & 2nd, 2017 Florida State Fairgrounds Tampa, Florida   Southwest Street Rod Nationals April 7th, 8th & 9th, 2017 State Fair Park Oklahoma City, Oklahoma   Western Street Rod Nationals April 28th, 29th & 30th, 2017 Kern County Fairgrounds Bakersfield, California   Street… Continue reading 2017 NSRA Schedule

O'Brien Truckers Burnished finish Three drilled and tapped holes – two on top plus one on end Click here to purchase. O’Brien Truckers was established in 1978 Being rodders ourselves, we like to convert our Customers into Friends. If you like a personal touch when you place an order, you will enjoy doing business with… Continue reading O'Brien Truckers – Snider Fuel Block

Photos courtesy of Bedwoodandparts.com   Pickup wood bed kit supplier Bed Wood and Parts, LLC will expand its Hopkinsville, Ky. with a budget of $3.7 million, more than doubling the size of its plant and increasing its employee count by a factor of eight, for a total of 48 employees. The cost will also cover… Continue reading Bed Wood and Parts, LLC Expands Operations

  Words & Photos: Tommy Parry   After retiring from a sterling career as an Army Aviation helicopter test pilot, Kevin decided to build a special, sturdy rat rod that could double as a daily driver and provide some fun for the kids. As an homage to his former profession, Kevin opted to use an… Continue reading '36 Chevy "HeliRat" Build

  Words & Photos: Tommy Parry   And so it began, with bold intentions to lower the truck, chop it, and reconstruct it in a way a mad scientist might consider a little brash. First, the frame was tapered up front. Then came the realization that the four-link would need a tad more clearance, so… Continue reading One Stunning 1936 Chevy Low Cab