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Product Spotlight: Bill Mitchell Products HARDCORE Manowar Valve Covers for Small Block Ford
If you’re building a serious Small Block Ford, the details matter — and nothing finishes off an engine bay like a killer set of valve covers. Enter Bill Mitchell Products BMP D70870 Valve Covers, branded with the unmistakable HARDCORE Manowar logo. Originally part of BMP’s 600hp street engine crate program, these covers are now available individually — and at a can’t-miss closeout price.
Rearend Upgrade
This article delves into the process of upgrading a ’40 Chevy truck, focusing on swapping the original torque tube differential with a ’69 Camaro axle assembly and enhancing the rear suspension. It provides a comprehensive guide on reusing the leaf springs, installing new bushings, and incorporating a strong shock mount for rear frame strengthening. Essential tools like a bushing removal tool, MIG welder, and an oxy-acetylene torch are highlighted, demonstrating the intricate steps involved in modernizing early Chevy trucks.
The Trucks of Detroit Autorama 2026
Every winter the custom car world makes a pilgrimage to the Motor City for one of the most legendary indoor shows on the planet: the Detroit Autorama. Held inside the massive Huntington Place, the 2026 edition once again packed the halls with hundreds of wild customs, Ridler contenders, hot rods, and trucks that refuse to blend into the background.
40 Years Later
It happened back in the ’60s, and it still happens today. Hot rods are built, hot rods are sold, and hot rods disappear. We often wonder about hot rods we’ve built or known that have suffered a similar fate. But the good news is that hot rods also resurface. This
BUILD, BUY, SELL OR TRADE…
Bob Van Horn was 17 when he bought a nosed and decked ’53 Olds for $75. That first deal kicked off six decades of building, buying, selling, and trading hot rods. Gerry Burger digs into Van Horn’s photo collection for the stories behind his chopped Deuce coupes, surfboard-hauling Ford Woodies,
2026 SEMA Product Showcase
We walked the SEMA Show in Las Vegas looking for parts and accessories we’d put on our own build lists. Here are the upgrades that earned a spot.
Product Spotlight: Bolt-On Turbo Chevy LS Headers by Stainless Headers MFG
Where do the turbos go once the radiator and accessories are in? Stainless Headers Mfg.’s compact straight-exit manifolds give LS1 and LS6 builders a down-and-forward starting point for laying out the hot side.
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Smeding Performance Aftermarket LS Aluminum 6-Bolt Engine Block
Factory LS blocks have their limits. Smeding Performance raises the bar with its Aftermarket LS Aluminum 6-Bolt Engine Block, engineered for serious horsepower with billet steel main caps, six-bolt head clamping, and priority-main oiling.
Foose Design C2/C3 Corvette Chassis Debuts at SEMA 2026
Those Corvette curves already deliver. Now Chip Foose has something for the hardware underneath: a new chassis for 1963–1982 models with C7-inspired geometry, adjustable coilovers, and plenty of attention to detail.
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Pro’s Pick FANTOM Tonneau Cover for 1973–87 Chevrolet/GMC Fleetside Trucks
Your squarebody deserves a strong finish. The Pro’s Pick FANTOM aluminum tonneau cover delivers flush styling, a paintable surface, and manual or electric lift options for 1973–87 Chevrolet/GMC Fleetside trucks.
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: CFI Enforcer Series Classic
You can teach an old carb new tricks. The CFI Enforcer Series Classic adds electronic fuel control to your existing carburetor, delivering modern driving convenience without a complete fuel-system rebuild.
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Gandrud Chevrolet Performance L8P Crate Engine
There’s something satisfying about an engine that brings plenty of cubic inches to the party. Add modern fuel delivery, a performance-focused valvetrain, and some Corvette DNA, and things get interesting fast. The Chevrolet Performance L8P crate engine delivers 523 horsepower and 543 lb.-ft. of torque, combining the L8T’s heavy-duty foundation
Product Spotlight: BMP Aluminum 440 Wedge Engine Block
The Bill Mitchell Products BMP 088550 Aluminum 440 Wedge Engine Block gives your next RB build a fresh foundation with 357-T6 aluminum construction, billet steel main caps, and replaceable cylinder sleeves. Bring the big-block ambition. This is where you start bolting it together.
