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GSS SUPERCHARGED DEMON
GSS SUPERCHARGED DEMON

Grand Spaulding Dodge in Chicago became known as the world headquarters for great deals on new Dodge

GSS SUPERCHARGED DEMON

Grand Spaulding Dodge in Chicago became known as the world headquarters for great deals on new Dodge performance cars. This dealership fully dyno-tuned the performance cars it sold and often equipped them,

GSS SUPERCHARGED DEMON
THE OTHER ’55
THE OTHER ’55

It’s a ’55 with a small-block Chevy, but Lamar Cline’s two-door sedan is no 210! But with a Chevy engine,

THE OTHER ’55

It’s a ’55 with a small-block Chevy, but Lamar Cline’s two-door sedan is no 210! But with a Chevy engine, transmission, rearend and a Cadilllac interior, this ’55 is almost a GM product anyway.

THE OTHER ’55
Shop Truck Makeover
Shop Truck Makeover

It’s a classic type of buildup: a big-block 396 in a ’66 Chevrolet El Camino, sprayed a glorious red

Shop Truck Makeover

It’s a classic type of buildup: a big-block 396 in a ’66 Chevrolet El Camino, sprayed a glorious red with in-your-face yellow flames. Meticulously created by Bob Nation of Twin Falls, Idaho, like so many

Shop Truck Makeover
High Speed Med Machine
High Speed Med Machine

Starting from the ground up, Chamberlain and his good friend Owen Hopes created a new chassis for the

High Speed Med Machine

Starting from the ground up, Chamberlain and his good friend Owen Hopes created a new chassis for the truck using 2X4 boxed steel tubing. Since he was intrigued with the Pro Street look, Chamberlain located

High Speed Med Machine
MAKING A GOOD THING BETTER
MAKING A GOOD THING BETTER

It’s a simple concept really. You see, when you build six-figure cars for one person, many others stand

MAKING A GOOD THING BETTER

It’s a simple concept really. You see, when you build six-figure cars for one person, many others stand by and wish they, too, could have such a fine piece of work. Of course, all that one-off bodywork,

MAKING A GOOD THING BETTER
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: E-Sense High Flow Performance Fuel Content Sensor by Advanced Fuel Dynamics
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: E-Sense High Flow Performance Fuel Content Sensor by Advanced Fuel Dynamics

Advanced Fuel Dynamics is set to revolutionize the fuel sensor market with their new E-Sense high-flow

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: E-Sense High Flow Performance Fuel Content Sensor by Advanced Fuel Dynamics

Advanced Fuel Dynamics is set to revolutionize the fuel sensor market with their new E-Sense high-flow performance-grade fuel content sensor. This sensor offers a competitively priced, top-tier alternative

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: E-Sense High Flow Performance Fuel Content Sensor by Advanced Fuel Dynamics
THE REAL COOL CAT
THE REAL COOL CAT

There was a time in this country when automotive platform sharing wasn’t as blatantly obvious as it is

THE REAL COOL CAT

There was a time in this country when automotive platform sharing wasn’t as blatantly obvious as it is today. Cars that shared platforms didn’t necessarily also share 90 percent of their parts and styling;

THE REAL COOL CAT
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Drilled and Thrilled

Rich Oakley is not your average hot rod builder. There is no room for cookie cutter cars in the Retro Rides by Rich shop in Archdale, North Carolina. In fact, he prefers to be one step ahead of the norm when it comes to building his personal rides. Loosely inspired

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Hot Rods Abound in the Nichols Garage

Few things are more fun than spending a day doing a good old-fashioned garage crawl. No, that doesn’t mean getting down on your hands and knees looking for the washer that just rolled across the floor; we’re talking about doing the tour—runnin’ from one garage to the next just to

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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Halo T-60 Bench Seat by Eddie Motorsports

The Halo T-60 Bench Seat isn’t just an upgrade—it’s a transformation. Designed to blend seamlessly with the iconic lines of the C10, this seat gives your truck’s interior a fresh, modern look without losing that vintage charm. Built with top-notch materials and craftsmanship, the T-60 is as durable as it

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BIG BLUE

When Ford introduced the Galaxie nameplate in 1960, the reasoning behind the new name was obvious. At the time, bigger was better, and short of GM introducing a car named the Universe, what could convey a greater sense of size than Galaxie?

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HOPPING UP A FIRST- GENERATION 265 V-8

If you have been around Chevys for 40 or 50 years, think of this story as a sort of “reunion.” For oh-so-many of us, that’s just what it is, a good ol’ reunion with Chevy’s very first small-block V-8 engine. Tens of thousands of our readers had one, and many

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SIMPLY AWESOME

At home at a concours event, George Lange’s ’68 Camaro begs for closer inspection, as it is much more than it seems. Capable beyond most people’s wildest imagination, its laser-smooth lines are complemented beneath the flawless luster of DuPont’s Ash Gold Metallic paint. Call it “Alloway style.”

Read More »

Drilled and Thrilled

Rich Oakley is not your average hot rod builder. There is no room for cookie cutter cars in the Retro Rides by Rich shop in Archdale, North Carolina. In fact, he prefers to be one step ahead of the norm when it comes to building his personal rides. Loosely inspired

Read More »

Hot Rods Abound in the Nichols Garage

Few things are more fun than spending a day doing a good old-fashioned garage crawl. No, that doesn’t mean getting down on your hands and knees looking for the washer that just rolled across the floor; we’re talking about doing the tour—runnin’ from one garage to the next just to

Read More »

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Halo T-60 Bench Seat by Eddie Motorsports

The Halo T-60 Bench Seat isn’t just an upgrade—it’s a transformation. Designed to blend seamlessly with the iconic lines of the C10, this seat gives your truck’s interior a fresh, modern look without losing that vintage charm. Built with top-notch materials and craftsmanship, the T-60 is as durable as it

Read More »

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: UCoat-It’s UCoat with UFlek-AF

It’s time to bring your garage floor from zero to hero with the UCoat with UFlek-AF System. If you’re like me, you know that a well-done garage floor is more than just eye candy—it’s a badge of honor. Here’s why UCoat with UFlek-AF should be your go-to.

Read More »

BIG BLUE

When Ford introduced the Galaxie nameplate in 1960, the reasoning behind the new name was obvious. At the time, bigger was better, and short of GM introducing a car named the Universe, what could convey a greater sense of size than Galaxie?

Read More »

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Proform’s Lightning-Bolt™ 100 AMP Mini-Alternator

Here’s the deal: If you’re wrenching on your ride and you’re still running an outdated alternator, you’re leaving performance on the table. That’s where the Proform Lightning-Bolt Alternator comes in to save the day. Built for the gearhead who wants nothing less than peak performance, this beast delivers rock-solid reliability

Read More »

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: BTR’s 4130 Chromoly Steel Pushrods

Let’s talk about something that doesn’t always get the glory it deserves but is crucial for any high-performance build—pushrods. And who better to get the job done right than Brian Tooley Racing (BTR)? These guys know their stuff, and their pushrods are proof.

Read More »

HOPPING UP A FIRST- GENERATION 265 V-8

If you have been around Chevys for 40 or 50 years, think of this story as a sort of “reunion.” For oh-so-many of us, that’s just what it is, a good ol’ reunion with Chevy’s very first small-block V-8 engine. Tens of thousands of our readers had one, and many

Read More »

SIMPLY AWESOME

At home at a concours event, George Lange’s ’68 Camaro begs for closer inspection, as it is much more than it seems. Capable beyond most people’s wildest imagination, its laser-smooth lines are complemented beneath the flawless luster of DuPont’s Ash Gold Metallic paint. Call it “Alloway style.”

Read More »

Drilled and Thrilled

Rich Oakley is not your average hot rod builder. There is no room for cookie cutter cars in the Retro Rides by Rich shop in Archdale, North Carolina. In fact, he prefers to be one step ahead of the norm when it comes to building his personal rides. Loosely inspired

Read More »

Hot Rods Abound in the Nichols Garage

Few things are more fun than spending a day doing a good old-fashioned garage crawl. No, that doesn’t mean getting down on your hands and knees looking for the washer that just rolled across the floor; we’re talking about doing the tour—runnin’ from one garage to the next just to

Read More »

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Halo T-60 Bench Seat by Eddie Motorsports

The Halo T-60 Bench Seat isn’t just an upgrade—it’s a transformation. Designed to blend seamlessly with the iconic lines of the C10, this seat gives your truck’s interior a fresh, modern look without losing that vintage charm. Built with top-notch materials and craftsmanship, the T-60 is as durable as it

Read More »

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: UCoat-It’s UCoat with UFlek-AF

It’s time to bring your garage floor from zero to hero with the UCoat with UFlek-AF System. If you’re like me, you know that a well-done garage floor is more than just eye candy—it’s a badge of honor. Here’s why UCoat with UFlek-AF should be your go-to.

Read More »

BIG BLUE

When Ford introduced the Galaxie nameplate in 1960, the reasoning behind the new name was obvious. At the time, bigger was better, and short of GM introducing a car named the Universe, what could convey a greater sense of size than Galaxie?

Read More »

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Proform’s Lightning-Bolt™ 100 AMP Mini-Alternator

Here’s the deal: If you’re wrenching on your ride and you’re still running an outdated alternator, you’re leaving performance on the table. That’s where the Proform Lightning-Bolt Alternator comes in to save the day. Built for the gearhead who wants nothing less than peak performance, this beast delivers rock-solid reliability

Read More »

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: BTR’s 4130 Chromoly Steel Pushrods

Let’s talk about something that doesn’t always get the glory it deserves but is crucial for any high-performance build—pushrods. And who better to get the job done right than Brian Tooley Racing (BTR)? These guys know their stuff, and their pushrods are proof.

Read More »

HOPPING UP A FIRST- GENERATION 265 V-8

If you have been around Chevys for 40 or 50 years, think of this story as a sort of “reunion.” For oh-so-many of us, that’s just what it is, a good ol’ reunion with Chevy’s very first small-block V-8 engine. Tens of thousands of our readers had one, and many

Read More »

SIMPLY AWESOME

At home at a concours event, George Lange’s ’68 Camaro begs for closer inspection, as it is much more than it seems. Capable beyond most people’s wildest imagination, its laser-smooth lines are complemented beneath the flawless luster of DuPont’s Ash Gold Metallic paint. Call it “Alloway style.”

Read More »
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