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Automobiles and customizing developed simultaneously. There have always been individuals who had a need,

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Automobiles and customizing developed simultaneously. There have always been individuals who had a need, a persistent yearning, to personalize their belongings. Some people add their initials to clothing

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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Intellitronix LED Digital Gauge Panel for ’73–’87 Chevy/GMC Trucks
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Intellitronix LED Digital Gauge Panel for ’73–’87 Chevy/GMC Trucks

Upgrade your square-body dash game with the ultimate blend of modern precision and classic truck aesthetics.

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Intellitronix LED Digital Gauge Panel for ’73–’87 Chevy/GMC Trucks

Upgrade your square-body dash game with the ultimate blend of modern precision and classic truck aesthetics. If your ride is a ’73-’87 Chevy or GMC and you’re ready to swap out that outdated cluster, this

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Intellitronix LED Digital Gauge Panel for ’73–’87 Chevy/GMC Trucks
Honoring Steve Frisbie: A Legend in Metal and Vision
Honoring Steve Frisbie: A Legend in Metal and Vision

The custom car world has lost one of its true visionaries. Steve Frisbie, founder of Steve’s Auto Restorations

Honoring Steve Frisbie: A Legend in Metal and Vision

The custom car world has lost one of its true visionaries. Steve Frisbie, founder of Steve’s Auto Restorations in Portland, Oregon, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025, surrounded by loved ones in

Honoring Steve Frisbie: A Legend in Metal and Vision
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Intellitronix Analog Gauge Panel for Squarebody GM Trucks (1973–1987)
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Intellitronix Analog Gauge Panel for Squarebody GM Trucks (1973–1987)

Bring your Squarebody’s dash into the modern era with the Intellitronix Analog Replacement Gauge Panel

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Intellitronix Analog Gauge Panel for Squarebody GM Trucks (1973–1987)

Bring your Squarebody’s dash into the modern era with the Intellitronix Analog Replacement Gauge Panel (AP6004) — a killer upgrade that blends classic analog style with next-gen performance and precision.

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Intellitronix Analog Gauge Panel for Squarebody GM Trucks (1973–1987)
C10 Nationals 2025: Nashville Sets Record-Breaking Truck Celebration
C10 Nationals 2025: Nashville Sets Record-Breaking Truck Celebration

The 5th annual Classic Parts of America C10 Nationals® presented by Chevrolet Performance roared into

C10 Nationals 2025: Nashville Sets Record-Breaking Truck Celebration

The 5th annual Classic Parts of America C10 Nationals® presented by Chevrolet Performance roared into Nashville last weekend, and 2025 set new all-time records! With 1,400 trucks on display, this was two

C10 Nationals 2025: Nashville Sets Record-Breaking Truck Celebration
Product Spotlight: Bill Mitchell Products Aluminum LS Engine Block
Product Spotlight: Bill Mitchell Products Aluminum LS Engine Block

If you’re building an LS engine meant to dominate the strip, carve canyon roads, or simply crush the

Product Spotlight: Bill Mitchell Products Aluminum LS Engine Block

If you’re building an LS engine meant to dominate the strip, carve canyon roads, or simply crush the scales on any dyno, the BMP‑086515 Aluminum LS Engine Block is your ticket. Built from high-strength

Product Spotlight: Bill Mitchell Products Aluminum LS Engine Block
Product Spotlight: Pyramid Optimized Design Sequential Aurora Taillight for 1964½–1966 Mustang
Product Spotlight: Pyramid Optimized Design Sequential Aurora Taillight for 1964½–1966 Mustang

If you’ve ever followed a classic Mustang at night, you know the taillights were never its strong suit.

Product Spotlight: Pyramid Optimized Design Sequential Aurora Taillight for 1964½–1966 Mustang

If you’ve ever followed a classic Mustang at night, you know the taillights were never its strong suit. Pyramid Optimized Design decided to fix that—with style. The Sequential Aurora Taillight is a modern

Product Spotlight: Pyramid Optimized Design Sequential Aurora Taillight for 1964½–1966 Mustang
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The Epic Corvettes of the Triple Crown of Rodding

When it comes to America’s sports car, the Chevrolet Corvette has always been a blank canvas for creativity, speed, and style. From factory-pure survivors to wild, one-off customs, the Triple Crown of Rodding 2025 proved once again that no other nameplate captures the imagination of builders and fans quite like

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SAFETY FIRST

One of the most important safety features of your vehicle is the neutral safety switch, which is the mechanism that keeps your car from cranking in any gear other than park or neutral.
I will admit that this was not one of my better moments, but it did teach

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Trucks of the Triple Crown of Rodding 2025

Custom trucks aren’t just part of the hot rod scene anymore — they’re rewriting the rules. From slammed ’30s haulers to ’90s squarebodies with thousand-horsepower hearts, the Triple Crown of Rodding 2025 turned Nashville Superspeedway into ground zero for America’s fiercest truck builds. What started as workhorses have evolved into

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NOPI Nationals 2025: A Legendary Comeback

After years away, NOPI Motorsports made a triumphant return with the NOPI Nationals 2025, officially the NOPI Nationals Motorsports Supershow. Fans from across the country flocked to the event, experiencing two full days of custom car showcases, high-octane competitions, and festival-style entertainment that reminded everyone why NOPI is a cornerstone

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Triple Crown of Rodding 2025: Top 30 Review

In its third year, the Triple Crown of Rodding keeps getting smoother, stronger, and more refined—like a finely aged bourbon, each year’s competition distills the craft down to its boldest, most balanced builds. The 2025 event brought a level of intensity and talent that proved just how far the hobby

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The Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion Hits New Heights

The 2025 Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion stormed into Pigeon Forge with record-breaking energy. What began a few years ago in Townsend, Tennessee, with only 165 Jeeps has transformed into a jaw-dropping three-day spectacle at the LeConte Center. This year’s Invasion, held August 21–23, 2025, drew an unbelievable 50,000+ attendees,

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Celebrity Picks Shine Bright at the 2025 Triple Crown of Rodding

The 2025 Triple Crown of Rodding delivered a jaw-dropping lineup of cars, and the Celebrity Pick Awards highlighted the rides that captured the eyes of legends. Hand-picked by icons like Chip Foose, Corky Coker, John Jackson, and Kyle Tucker, these awards honor vehicles that combine daring creativity, flawless craftsmanship, and

Read More »

The Epic Corvettes of the Triple Crown of Rodding

When it comes to America’s sports car, the Chevrolet Corvette has always been a blank canvas for creativity, speed, and style. From factory-pure survivors to wild, one-off customs, the Triple Crown of Rodding 2025 proved once again that no other nameplate captures the imagination of builders and fans quite like

Read More »

SAFETY FIRST

One of the most important safety features of your vehicle is the neutral safety switch, which is the mechanism that keeps your car from cranking in any gear other than park or neutral.
I will admit that this was not one of my better moments, but it did teach

Read More »

Trucks of the Triple Crown of Rodding 2025

Custom trucks aren’t just part of the hot rod scene anymore — they’re rewriting the rules. From slammed ’30s haulers to ’90s squarebodies with thousand-horsepower hearts, the Triple Crown of Rodding 2025 turned Nashville Superspeedway into ground zero for America’s fiercest truck builds. What started as workhorses have evolved into

Read More »

NOPI Nationals 2025: A Legendary Comeback

After years away, NOPI Motorsports made a triumphant return with the NOPI Nationals 2025, officially the NOPI Nationals Motorsports Supershow. Fans from across the country flocked to the event, experiencing two full days of custom car showcases, high-octane competitions, and festival-style entertainment that reminded everyone why NOPI is a cornerstone

Read More »

Triple Crown of Rodding 2025: Top 30 Review

In its third year, the Triple Crown of Rodding keeps getting smoother, stronger, and more refined—like a finely aged bourbon, each year’s competition distills the craft down to its boldest, most balanced builds. The 2025 event brought a level of intensity and talent that proved just how far the hobby

Read More »

The Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion Hits New Heights

The 2025 Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion stormed into Pigeon Forge with record-breaking energy. What began a few years ago in Townsend, Tennessee, with only 165 Jeeps has transformed into a jaw-dropping three-day spectacle at the LeConte Center. This year’s Invasion, held August 21–23, 2025, drew an unbelievable 50,000+ attendees,

Read More »

Celebrity Picks Shine Bright at the 2025 Triple Crown of Rodding

The 2025 Triple Crown of Rodding delivered a jaw-dropping lineup of cars, and the Celebrity Pick Awards highlighted the rides that captured the eyes of legends. Hand-picked by icons like Chip Foose, Corky Coker, John Jackson, and Kyle Tucker, these awards honor vehicles that combine daring creativity, flawless craftsmanship, and

Read More »

The Epic Corvettes of the Triple Crown of Rodding

When it comes to America’s sports car, the Chevrolet Corvette has always been a blank canvas for creativity, speed, and style. From factory-pure survivors to wild, one-off customs, the Triple Crown of Rodding 2025 proved once again that no other nameplate captures the imagination of builders and fans quite like

Read More »

SAFETY FIRST

One of the most important safety features of your vehicle is the neutral safety switch, which is the mechanism that keeps your car from cranking in any gear other than park or neutral.
I will admit that this was not one of my better moments, but it did teach

Read More »

Trucks of the Triple Crown of Rodding 2025

Custom trucks aren’t just part of the hot rod scene anymore — they’re rewriting the rules. From slammed ’30s haulers to ’90s squarebodies with thousand-horsepower hearts, the Triple Crown of Rodding 2025 turned Nashville Superspeedway into ground zero for America’s fiercest truck builds. What started as workhorses have evolved into

Read More »

NOPI Nationals 2025: A Legendary Comeback

After years away, NOPI Motorsports made a triumphant return with the NOPI Nationals 2025, officially the NOPI Nationals Motorsports Supershow. Fans from across the country flocked to the event, experiencing two full days of custom car showcases, high-octane competitions, and festival-style entertainment that reminded everyone why NOPI is a cornerstone

Read More »

Triple Crown of Rodding 2025: Top 30 Review

In its third year, the Triple Crown of Rodding keeps getting smoother, stronger, and more refined—like a finely aged bourbon, each year’s competition distills the craft down to its boldest, most balanced builds. The 2025 event brought a level of intensity and talent that proved just how far the hobby

Read More »

The Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion Hits New Heights

The 2025 Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion stormed into Pigeon Forge with record-breaking energy. What began a few years ago in Townsend, Tennessee, with only 165 Jeeps has transformed into a jaw-dropping three-day spectacle at the LeConte Center. This year’s Invasion, held August 21–23, 2025, drew an unbelievable 50,000+ attendees,

Read More »

Celebrity Picks Shine Bright at the 2025 Triple Crown of Rodding

The 2025 Triple Crown of Rodding delivered a jaw-dropping lineup of cars, and the Celebrity Pick Awards highlighted the rides that captured the eyes of legends. Hand-picked by icons like Chip Foose, Corky Coker, John Jackson, and Kyle Tucker, these awards honor vehicles that combine daring creativity, flawless craftsmanship, and

Read More »
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