Words: Tommy Parry     Images: Bernie Though gorgeous on the outside, this Monte Carlo’s beauty was, initially, only skin deep. Bernie had his fair share of rust to contend with; the passenger footwell and trunk were almost entirely corroded. So he established his aims: Clear away the rust, stiffen the frame so it could handle… Continue reading A Staggering '85 Monte Carlo SS

  Words: Tommy Parry This wasn’t Hank’s first street rod. He’d built another ‘38 Business Coupe in the ’80s; but nearing retirement, he picked this one up eight years ago with the intention of giving it just a little extra. He picked this machine off of eBay for a reasonable price. As a California car,… Continue reading Hank's '37 Chevy Business Coupe is a Goodguys' Winner

  Words: Rocky Rotella Street rod builds are a wonderful departure from numbers-correct originality. More emphasis is placed on retaining a vintage appearance with subtle injections of modern technology to maximize usability and comfort. That approach gives today’s hot rods a distinct advantage over restoration projects in making them ideal candidates for long-haul adventures. Each… Continue reading '32 Ford Truck is a Hot-Rodded Highway Hauler

  Words & Photos: Gary Rosier Russ Stoiber and his wife “Cookie” have been blessed to have such a rock-solid marriage for nearly 30 years now. “Cookie,” as she is often referred to by friends and family alike, says that with over 20 years invested in this build by her husband, she could only say… Continue reading Cool '49 Chevy Pick-up

  Words: Tommy Parry It had been a long time coming. When Bill picked up this pristine Firebird some 36 years ago, he had big plans for the machine. However, reality intervened, and a house, marriage and college tuition for the kids put the Firebird in to a dusty corner of the garage. For a… Continue reading Bill's Beautiful Firebird

  Words: Tommy Parry When Nathan first came across this Muntz Jet collecting dust in a warehouse in Biloxi, Miss., he didn’t know quite what to think. The primered fender, lack of paperwork and nondescript modifications were disconcerting. However, finding a Muntz Jet — 1 of just 198 – was thrilling enough, even if it… Continue reading Nathan's V10-Powered '52 Muntz Jet

  Words: Tommy Parry It’s hard to go wrong with a screaming chicken. Bold graphics, swoopy lines and, of course, the endorsement from Burt Reynolds. As his father had owned a few some 40 years ago, Josh had the sentimental motivation to jump on this pristine ‘79 when he came across it. With a clean… Continue reading A Slinky '79 Pontiac Trans Am

-1950 Ford Station Wagon  -Design, fabrication, bodywork, woodwork, and finish by Gary Pettigrew  -Art Morrison chassis -Paint by Artistic Collision Center, Rancho Cordova, California  -Upholstery by Dave Putnam, Orangevale, California  -Engine-LS3 -Transmission-6L80E -Rear end-Ford 9” -1951 Ford sedan dash narrowed 5” with repositioned instrument cluster -1938 Chrysler tail lights  -Narrowed bumpers -Wood-hard rock maple with… Continue reading Gary & Nancy Pettigrew's Woodie Wagon

  Words: Gary Rosier Larry D. Jones and his wife Judy of New Smyrna Beach, Fla. own this jewel of a Model “AR” Ford. It’s a Model A alright, but to the casual observer, it’s hard to tell them apart. For example, the handbrake is located in the “AR” on the driver’s side by the… Continue reading A Ford Model "AR" 2-Door Sedan

  Words: Tommy Parry A little over five years ago, John felt the internet should see the progress he’d been making on his Impala — and we can only thank him for including us in his build. Ever since high school, he’d been interested in a B body with a manual transmission. Of course, the… Continue reading John's '69 Impala SS