Matt was always thrilled by the sleek shape and unusual proportions of the ‘late model’ Corvair, but the powertrain left him a little cold.    After grabbing a decent ‘67, he got to thinking. Retrofitting an old car with a newer, more supported frame could help him blend a classic, swooping shape with a modern… Continue reading Matt's V8-Powered Chevrolet Corvair

By Howie Zechner  Close a major street, land a helicopter in front of the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, add a handful of specialty city vehicles, line both sides of the street with Classic Cars, Hot Rods and Stockers and then make it a free event for the public to enjoy!  Sure, right, next you’ll tell me they sold food,… Continue reading 19th Annual Pasadena Police Car Show

By: Howie Zechner They want to cut my leg off a clearly distraught Larry Huffman told me. I was speechless and just listened as Larry relayed that several of his doctors and surgeons had informed him that they did not believe the leg would ever heal and amputation below the knee would be their recommendation. Brighter days with… Continue reading Tougher Than a $2 Steak

Frank and Linda Corio sent in this gorgeous 1951 Chevy Bel Air Hardtop, under the hood sits a ZZ4 w/420 hp, out back is a ’57 Chevy rear end, and Mustang II suspension handles the front.  It’s still got the old school vintage ac and heat! The outside is completely stock and its 23 year… Continue reading Frank and Linda's 1951 Chevy Bel Air Hardtop

1951 Chevy H.T. running a ZZ4 /350 trans, A/C/heat 57 Chevy rear end, outside is all original up dated power plant. Car Images: 

Bob & Debby Lick cruise this 23-T. Rolling Radir wheels on all four corners, Radir slicks on the back and Avon Speed Master tires up front. 461 Dart block with Eagle bottom end, J&E pistons, Comp cams 650/650 roller cam and rockers with polished heads on top, BDS polished 671 and twin 950 Holley’s. The… Continue reading Bob & Debby Lick's 23-T.

With his fabrication wizard brother at the helm, Brad was completely immersed in his third phase of development with his ‘64 Corvette. This time, it would enjoy the pleasures and suffer the pains of forced induction.   Brad’s done quite a lot with this build since he first bought it in 2016. At the beginning, it… Continue reading Brad's '64 Twin Turbo Corvette

Aaron Rozell is a unicorn of sorts. With most kids these days opting for hybrids and BMWs, Aaron still prefers that sweet American Muscle. Four years ago when Aaron was 17, he did something many of us did before him: started to build a hot rod with Dad.  The car is a 1966 Pontiac Grand… Continue reading Aaron Rozzell is a Young Rodder with a Gorgeous '66 Grand Prix

Words: Clint Powell Ol’ Blue: a long standing relationship. At least 15 years and counting. She started out as not what I was looking for. But as luck should have it, she is what was towed home. And she is ever-evolving. She started out has a barn find sitting next to a farmer’s barn in… Continue reading Clint Powell's "Ol' Blue"

Photos & Story By Shaun Salehyan   I purchased this 1937 Studebaker Coupe Express in 2012 from a ranch in Iowa. I had been looking to buy a Coupe Express for months and couldn’t find one. I finally found this one listed in a back issue of Turning Wheels magazine from 1996. I called the… Continue reading Shaun Salehyan's 1937 Studebaker Truck "Franklin"