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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

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 If your ride is a ’73-’87 Chevy or GMC and you’re ready to swap out that outdated cluster, this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

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)

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

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

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

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 Crown Jewels: Meet the Top 6 Winners of the 2025 Triple Crown of Rodding

When it comes to prestige in the custom car and truck world, nothing shines brighter than the Triple Crown of Rodding. With over 50 state-of-the-art billet-machined aluminum and show-chrome-plated trophies on the line, the competition is fierce. But at the top of the heap are six elite titles—the ones every

2004 NOPI Nationals Atlanta: Storming the Nats Car Show

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NOPI LIVE 2003

NOPI, NOPI, NOPI … that was all I heard in August. Everyone I spoke to was getting ready for the NOPI Nationals in Atlanta. Whether I was talking to a manufacturer, builder or enthusiast, I got the same response: “… getting ready for the NOPI Nats.”

Chris Raschke Legacy Scholarship: Fueling the Next Generation of Builders and Racers

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Meet the Legends of Hot Rodding at the Triple Crown of Rodding

This isn’t just a lineup—it’s a living hall of fame. We’re talking the visionaries whose cars dominate the Ridler, the America’s Most Beautiful Roadster (AMBR), and the Goodguys Top 12. The innovators who set the trends that every other shop follows. The craftsmen whose names carry weight in any serious

Fab’d Four Recap: On the Road to the Triple Crown

We’ve been road-tripping all year long through the Fab’d Four of Auto Shows, chasing the best builds, the wildest debuts, and the kind of iron that makes you stop mid-sentence just to stare. Three shows in, we’ve already seen cars that melted minds and trucks that had crowds three-deep around

From Factory to Fierce: Must-See Upgrades at the 2025 Bronco Stampede

If your Bronco is still stock, it’s time for an upgrade. At the 2025 Great Smoky Mountain Bronco® Stampede in Pigeon Forge, the LeConte Center was transformed into a playground for anyone who refuses to settle for factory specs. First-gen classics mingled with lifted Sasquatch Editions, chopped customs, and wild

Broncos Storm Pigeon Forge

The 3rd Annual Great Smoky Mountain Bronco® Stampede thundered into Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, on August 15–16, 2025, and for two days straight the LeConte Center was wall-to-wall Broncos. Old, new, stock, modified, lifted—if it had a Bronco badge, it had a place in the herd.

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Intellitronix 1967-72 Chevy Truck Analog Direct Fit Gauge Panel

If you’re rolling in a classic Chevy truck and think your dash could use a serious glow-up, Intellitronix just dropped the hammer. The 1967-72 Chevy Truck Analog Direct Fit Gauge Panel isn’t just a swap—it’s a full-on interior makeover that mixes vintage vibes with modern smarts. Heck, it even snagged

Product Spotlight: Proform’s Super-Street GM LS Aluminum Roller Rockers

When you’re chasing horsepower, every ounce of wasted motion is power left on the table. That’s why the Super-Street GM LS Aluminum Roller Rockers are worth a hard look. Proform went back to the drawing board and rebuilt their rocker lineup from the ground up—stronger, smoother, and better-looking than ever.