LOWER YOUR ALTIMA, NOT YOUR STANDARDS
December 15, 2022
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SPRING TRAINING
The Posies Super Slide spring kit comes with all the parts you need. The supplied lower shock mounts have several holes drilled into them so the ride height can be adjusted accordingly. You provide the top shock mount. All the parts are top quality and fit perfectly.
A NEW HEMI FOR AN OLD MOPAR
During the muscle-car wars of the ’60s and early ’70s, few companies produced motors that were surrounded by the kind of aura that ebbed and oozed like a fog around Mopar. Engines like the 426 Hemi, 426 Max Wedge and 440 Six Pack were among the most coveted and feared of the era. It says something of a car company’s commitment to power and performance when a multi-carbed 440 big block is not the most wanted engine in a manufacturer’s lineup. So it was with Mopar, because for many, the 440 was the engine you got if you couldn’t afford or couldn’t find the car you wanted with a Hemi.
Zap-A-Jack
We know youʼve already checked out the photos or you wouldnʼt be reading this. You obviously wish to know a little more about this jack, so weʼll cut to the bottom line: If you get one of these for your very own, youʼd better not tell any of your buddies about it, or you will have to make room in the safe to store it. If they spot it in your trunk, just laugh about how you got it as a gift and hope none of them reads this article, or you will have to tape a cell phone to it to find out where it is this weekend–just when you need it!
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GOODGUYS COLUMBUS 2026
Inside, Outside, Trackside, and Boothside at the Biggest Goodguys Show of the Year
Author
Jamie Dent
Photography by Scott Killeen, Charlie Leach, & Cannin Smith
There are big car shows, and then there is Goodguys Columbus.
The 28th Summit Racing Nationals presented by Grundy Insurance took over the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio, July 10–12, 2026. As the biggest event on the Goodguys Rod & Custom Association calendar, Columbus brought together thousands of hot rods, customs, classic trucks, muscle cars, and street machines for three action-packed days.
The show is so massive that capturing everything is nearly impossible. No matter how much ground you cover, there is always another row of cars, an incredible indoor build, a talented builder or exhibitor to meet, or high-horsepower action unfolding on the track.
Inside: Elite Builds and Incredible Details
Inside the buildings, some of the country’s finest vehicles were displayed beneath the lights. Spectators could examine flawless paintwork, detailed engine compartments, custom interiors, one-off fabrication, and the subtle details that separate a great build from an unforgettable one.
These displays also featured contenders for major Goodguys honors, including the prestigious Street Rod of the Year and Street Machine of the Year awards.
Outside: Thousands of Cars and Trucks
Outside, seemingly endless rows of vehicles filled the Ohio Expo Center. Traditional hot rods shared the grounds with restored classics, Pro Touring muscle cars, custom pickups, street machines, and homebuilt cruisers.
From early Ford roadsters and chopped customs to C10s, Mustangs, Camaros, Chevelles, Mopars, and Corvettes, there was something worth seeing in every direction.
Trackside: Goodguys AutoCross Action
The Goodguys AutoCross brought sound, speed, and tire-squealing action to the weekend. Drivers pushed classic muscle cars, modified trucks, and highly developed Pro Touring machines through a challenging timed course.
It was a chance to see that many of the polished vehicles at Columbus were engineered to perform just as well as they looked.
Boothside: Talented Builders and Exhibitors
Throughout the show, booths and displays showcased the people and companies that keep the automotive aftermarket moving forward. Some of the country’s most talented builders, manufacturers, and exhibitors brought out their latest projects, products, components, and ideas.
It was an opportunity to meet the craftspeople behind the builds, learn about the parts that make them possible, and get an up-close look at what’s next for the hot rod, restoration, and performance industries.
Relive Goodguys Columbus 2026
One gallery could never capture the entire Goodguys Columbus 2026 experience, but our photographers covered it from every angle—inside, outside, trackside, and boothside.
If you missed the show, these galleries will give you a taste of what makes Columbus the biggest event of the Goodguys season. If you were there, this is your chance to relive some of the cars, competition, craftsmanship, people, and unforgettable moments.
