National Street Rod Association (NSRA) The National Street Rod Association is pleased to announce the selection of the “Pro’s Pick” winners at the Street Rod Nationals South plus held at Chilhowee Park and Exposition Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. Classic Instruments of Boyne City, Michigan is the sponsor of these most sought after awards. The winners… Continue reading NSRA Nationals South plus Pro's Pick Winners Announced

  SEMA eNEWS is a great resource for new developments regarding your vehicles. Here are some new bills that were either put into effect or repealed in certain states.   1. New Hampshire Bill to Include Older Trucks as Antiques Signed Into Law   If you own a truck that’s more than 25 years old… Continue reading SEMA Releases New Bills For New Hampshire, Hawaii, and Florida

National Street Rod Association (NSRA) COMP Cams and the National Street Rod Association are pleased to announce the selection of the “Thumpr Award” given at the Street Rod Nationals South plus held in Knoxville, Tennessee on May 1 – 3, 2015. This year’s selection is this 1970 Ford Torino powered by a John Kaase Boss… Continue reading 1970 Ford Torino Takes Home Thumpr Award at NSRA Nationals South plus

Exhaust System Insulation Story & Photos By Jim Clark (The Hot Rod MD) If you are building a highly polished showpiece, controlling heat radiation from the drivetrain and exhaust is not something that you will have to address.  However, if you plan to drive it, shielding sensitive components like the brake system and wiring from… Continue reading Exhaust System Insulation

Boyd Coddingtons Garage   Kansas City, MO – May 16, 2015 – The All Speed Expo & Boyd Coddington Jr. today announced that Boyd Coddington Garage® has become the title sponsor of the Boyd Coddington All Speed Expo Event, which will be held on November 21-22, 2015 at the KCI Expo Center in Kansas City,… Continue reading Boyd Coddington Garage becomes title sponsor of Boyd Coddington All Speed Expo Event

Words and Photos: Jerry Mull Back in the early 1960s, the surfing craze began here in Southern California. Surfers found that inexpensive and overlooked “Woodie Wagons” were the perfect vehicles to transport their longboards to and from the beach. I thought it would be fun to get one and use it for camping out, but… Continue reading Jerry Mull and His 1948 Ford Super Deluxe 8 Station Wagon

  Looking back 50 years, 1965 certainly was one for the history books, especially for the automotive world. The New York World’s Fair was held from 1964 to 1965 and showcased America’s culture and technology, with vehicles also on display.  If not for that fair, guests of Corvettes at Carlisle wouldn’t be seeing two rare… Continue reading Cut-Away Corvette Coming to Carlisle

Goodguys Rod & Custom Association This weekend in Nashville, there will be something for everyone. With trucks and cars from 23 states and Canada registered for the show and AutoCross, it is sure to be a great time. Goodguys has partnered with the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer this year with their AutoCross for kids… Continue reading Goodguys 10th Nashville Nationals includes AutoCross For Kids May 15-17

In the early 70s, Jack moved to Texas from Wisconsin and tucked his small collection of three Cadillacs, an REO, a Milburn, and a Kozy Trailer away in the barn out back. Like many other car guys, he had the intention of someday pulling them out again and restoring them to their glory but also… Continue reading Texas Barn Finds: Five Pre-War Vehicles and Twice Used Trailer

Mike recently purchased “The Black Mamba” and submitted these pictures through our Facebook page.  Car Images: