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Right Rod
Right Rod

If you attend car events in California, such as NHRA’s California Hot Rod Reunion in Bakersfield, the

Right Rod

If you attend car events in California, such as NHRA’s California Hot Rod Reunion in Bakersfield, the West Coast Kustoms show in Paso Robles or the L.A. Roadster Show in Pomona, you will notice that rat

Right Rod
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: McLeod’s RST Twin Disc Clutch Kit for the 2015-23 2.3L Ecoboost Mustang
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: McLeod’s RST Twin Disc Clutch Kit for the 2015-23 2.3L Ecoboost Mustang

Once your build starts making real power, the factory clutch becomes a liability. The McLeod RST Twin

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: McLeod’s RST Twin Disc Clutch Kit for the 2015-23 2.3L Ecoboost Mustang

Once your build starts making real power, the factory clutch becomes a liability. The McLeod RST Twin Disc Clutch Kit is engineered for high-horsepower street cars that need serious torque capacity without

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: McLeod’s RST Twin Disc Clutch Kit for the 2015-23 2.3L Ecoboost Mustang
Time For Recess
Time For Recess

When building a custom street rod or classic, it’s the little things that count. Choosing the proper

Time For Recess

When building a custom street rod or classic, it’s the little things that count. Choosing the proper taillights for your project can sometimes be tricky. The shape of the cab, fenders, roll pan and style

Time For Recess
Product Spotlight: 4-Link Suspension Kit-1968-74 Chevy Nova & X-Body by Performance Online
Product Spotlight: 4-Link Suspension Kit-1968-74 Chevy Nova & X-Body by Performance Online

What separates this kit from generic solutions is how purpose-built it is. Performance Online engineered

Product Spotlight: 4-Link Suspension Kit-1968-74 Chevy Nova & X-Body by Performance Online

What separates this kit from generic solutions is how purpose-built it is. Performance Online engineered this system specifically for 1968–74 Chevy Nova and X-Body chassis, meaning the brackets, crossmember,

Product Spotlight: 4-Link Suspension Kit-1968-74 Chevy Nova & X-Body by Performance Online
Nostalgia Rod
Nostalgia Rod

Old-style rods, nostalgia rods and rat rods are increasing in popularity across America, and we are beginning

Nostalgia Rod

Old-style rods, nostalgia rods and rat rods are increasing in popularity across America, and we are beginning to see a growing number of them at car shows outside California, where the movement seems to

Nostalgia Rod
Drop ‘N’ Stop
Drop ‘N’ Stop

Getting a ’55 Chevy to sit at the right ride height is as easy as installing a set of 2-inch drop spindles,

Drop ‘N’ Stop

Getting a ’55 Chevy to sit at the right ride height is as easy as installing a set of 2-inch drop spindles, such as those from Superior Spindles and others. Getting the big ol’ car to slow down offers

Drop ‘N’ Stop
Instrumental Insurance
Instrumental Insurance

All of your hard work and efforts could go up in smoke before you have a chance to do anything about

Instrumental Insurance

All of your hard work and efforts could go up in smoke before you have a chance to do anything about it. That is, unless you have a quality set of gauges to monitor initial and ongoing engine parameters.

Instrumental Insurance
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THE DODGE BROTHERS

John and Horace would be proud of the impact their namesake car has made on so many auto enthusiasts. Even 85 years after their demise, younger generations are still discovering the styling and performance of this proud old brand. By 1970, that performance and pride culminated in some very enticing

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John and Horace would be proud of the impact their namesake car has made on so many auto enthusiasts. Even 85 years after their demise, younger generations are still discovering the styling and performance of this proud old brand. By 1970, that performance and pride culminated in some very enticing

Read More »

MANDY: Honda Integra Type-R build

Things have been changing, especially with the types of cars being built and showcased. Instead of industry-backed projects, these are cars put together by everyday enthusiasts. Erick Dickerson is one of those people. You might call him a collector—he owns nearly every model of Honda or Acura from the recent

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ELECTRIFYING PONY

Mustang enthusiasts Tony and Tammy Seader of La Salle, Colorado, have always wanted a classic Mustang fastback, and about three years ago Tony found this ’66 Mustang 2+2 sitting on a used car lot.

Read More »

Celebrating the Life of Marla Moore

The automotive aftermarket community mourns the recent passing of Marla Moore, a true pioneer, mentor, and friend. With a career spanning more than 35 years, Marla’s professional achievements were matched only by the love she had for her daughter Madison—and the deep faith that guided her every step.

Read More »

Survivor Status: The 1958 Impala That Defies Time

Nineteen fifty-eight was certainly a year of change for our nation with the formation of NASA and the launching of the United States’ first spacecraft, Explorer I. This was also a year of jet power, as Douglas introduced the DC-8 that year shortly after Boeing’s 707 went into regular service,

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John and Horace would be proud of the impact their namesake car has made on so many auto enthusiasts. Even 85 years after their demise, younger generations are still discovering the styling and performance of this proud old brand. By 1970, that performance and pride culminated in some very enticing

Read More »

MANDY: Honda Integra Type-R build

Things have been changing, especially with the types of cars being built and showcased. Instead of industry-backed projects, these are cars put together by everyday enthusiasts. Erick Dickerson is one of those people. You might call him a collector—he owns nearly every model of Honda or Acura from the recent

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Mustang enthusiasts Tony and Tammy Seader of La Salle, Colorado, have always wanted a classic Mustang fastback, and about three years ago Tony found this ’66 Mustang 2+2 sitting on a used car lot.

Read More »

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Read More »

Survivor Status: The 1958 Impala That Defies Time

Nineteen fifty-eight was certainly a year of change for our nation with the formation of NASA and the launching of the United States’ first spacecraft, Explorer I. This was also a year of jet power, as Douglas introduced the DC-8 that year shortly after Boeing’s 707 went into regular service,

Read More »

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Some of the greatest feelings in life come with a rise in rpm, a dropped clutch and tests of traction stretching the boundaries of our physiology. These are the emotions many of us cherish, and while many factors can evoke such emotions, the single most influential force behind these kinetic

Read More »

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We’ll call Cho’s efforts a modern retro. Much like old heavy-metal bands, classic metal has a timeless appeal, but there’s more—lurking beneath the classic sheetmetal is newfound power that will appeal to both schools of thought; purists will appreciate the clean lines and fastidious restoration, while performance mongers will be

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