Watson’s StreetWorks won two awards with their new LED headlight system at the National Street Rod Association (NSRA) meet in Louisville, KY.  With over 250 vendors and 10,000 custom cars attending it is one of the largest enthusiast events in the country. The company submitted four new products to be judged for “New Product of… Continue reading Watson's StreetWorks Wins Top Awards at the NSRA Street Rod Nationals

Words and photos by Anna Marco Jack Stewart was my friend. The mere fact that I can say that is an honor because he was so supportive of what I do as a woman automotive journalist in a male dominated industry. He was a treasure trove of historical hot rod information, trivia facts and regaled… Continue reading My Friend, Jack Stewart

Story & Photos By Jim Clark (The Hot Rod MD) Modern Headlamps are required to produce both a low and high beam. This can be accomplished by using an individual lamp for each function or by a single multi-function lamp. Individual lamps must be positioned as close to the outside edge of the vehicle, in pairs, at… Continue reading Headlights Part 2: Low/High Beams

National Street Rod Association (NSRA) The National Street Rod Association is pleased to announce the selection of the “Pro’s Pick” winners at the 45th Street Rod Nationals plus held at the Kentucky Expo Center located in Louisville, KY. Classic Instruments of Boyne City, Michigan is the sponsor of these most sought after awards.   The… Continue reading Street Rod Nationals Plus Pros Picks

Goodguys Rod & Custom Association Join Goodguys for a Great Northwest weekend August 15-17 at the Spokane Fair & Expo Center! This quaint and hi-quality Goodguys event features over 1,500 ’72 & earlier show cars, indoor & outdoor show & shine, vendor exhibits, swap meet & car corral and more all set to the backdrop… Continue reading Goodguys 13th Great Northwest Nationals

Julianos Hot Rod Parts   One of the most beautiful steering wheels to ever grace a Ford interior has to be the famous Crestliner wheel; it’s a design that oozes 50’s-era styling like no other.  This wheel has become a highly sought-after piece for the way it naturally enhances a street rod or custom car… Continue reading Julianos' Crestliner Steering Wheel

Tanks Inc Looking to convert your A-Body car to EFI? Now there is an alternative to buying an expensive custom gas tank. No longer do you need to spend hours modifying your current tank. Tanks Inc. has designed an affordable stock style powder coated gas tank ready for fuel injection. When installed, this tank has… Continue reading EFI Fuel Tanks for 1964-67 GM A-Bodies

Pete and Jakes Hot Rod Parts As many of you know, Pete & Jake’s Hot Rod Parts is celebrating 40 years of serving the Hot Rod industry with the finest in parts and customer service. As part of that celebration we have created a great set of gauges by Classic Instruments to help us celebrate.… Continue reading Pete and Jake's 40th Anniversary Gauge Cluster

It was painted by ProComp in Florida, I am in the middle of reworking the interior (maybe I’ll send some garage shots). Its got a 390 that is 60 over, recently rebuilt, don’t have the motor back in yet. Tranny is a C6 that was rebuilt a couple months ago. Hope to be rolling in… Continue reading Patrick Klein's 1966 T-Bird

Congratulations to all of the award winners at the 2014 Street Rod Nationals Plus.  We’ll post some photos and names of the regional winners, but we’d like to give a special shout out to the winners of Street Rod New Product of the Year Award Winners and the Classic Instruments Pros Pick Winners.   Street… Continue reading 2014 NSRA 45th Annual Street Rod Nationals Plus Awards