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SEMA 2024 in Focus

Dive into our exclusive coverage recorded LIVE from the SEMA 2024 show floor. From groundbreaking performance

SEMA 2024 in Focus

Dive into our exclusive coverage recorded LIVE from the SEMA 2024 show floor. From groundbreaking performance enhancements to next-generation customization tools, each moment is brimming with ideas and

SEMA 2024 in Focus

BLOWN AWAY

In 1994, Denny and Dawn Johns picked up a ’55 Chevy two-door sedan. Along with Dale Johns, the couple

BLOWN AWAY

In 1994, Denny and Dawn Johns picked up a ’55 Chevy two-door sedan. Along with Dale Johns, the couple runs Van Buren, Arkansas’ D&D Specialty Cars (479/414-2654), so it was no huge deal to think they would

BLOWN AWAY

Mach 91

MPS Auto Salvage (800/236-1156) is a name you probably already know if you’ve ever been in the market

Mach 91

MPS Auto Salvage (800/236-1156) is a name you probably already know if you’ve ever been in the market for quality used parts for Fox-body and newer Mustangs. This Winder, Georgia, salvage yard specializes

Mach 91

THE SNOWBALL EFFECT

The Fox-body Mustang is undoubtedly becoming one of the most popular Fords of all time, and the abundance

THE SNOWBALL EFFECT

The Fox-body Mustang is undoubtedly becoming one of the most popular Fords of all time, and the abundance of aftermarket components is its main attraction. Every aspect of the ’79-’93 Mustang is upgradeable,

THE SNOWBALL EFFECT

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Oval Exhaust Components from Stainless Headers Mfg. Inc.

When it comes to squeezing every ounce of power and performance out of your ride, the details make the

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Oval Exhaust Components from Stainless Headers Mfg. Inc.

When it comes to squeezing every ounce of power and performance out of your ride, the details make the difference. Headers and mufflers might steal the show, but let’s not overlook a serious player in

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Oval Exhaust Components from Stainless Headers Mfg. Inc.

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Big Block Chevy Round Port Custom Header Build Kit by Stainless Headers MFG. INC.

When it comes to muscle, power, and performance, you can't beat a big block Chevy. And if you want to

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Big Block Chevy Round Port Custom Header Build Kit by Stainless Headers MFG. INC.

When it comes to muscle, power, and performance, you can't beat a big block Chevy. And if you want to harness that raw power, there's no better way to do it than with a custom set of headers. Enter the

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Big Block Chevy Round Port Custom Header Build Kit by Stainless Headers MFG. INC.

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Canton’s GM LS1-LS6 5-5/8″ Deep Front Sump Road Race and Drift Pan

We here at The Auto Builder understand that when it comes to performance, every component counts. That’s

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Canton’s GM LS1-LS6 5-5/8″ Deep Front Sump Road Race and Drift Pan

We here at The Auto Builder understand that when it comes to performance, every component counts. That’s why the Canton Racing Products GM LS1/LS6 Front Sump Road Race and Drift Pan has earned a top spot

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Canton’s GM LS1-LS6 5-5/8″ Deep Front Sump Road Race and Drift Pan

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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

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Stainless Headers’ Chevrolet LS Custom Header Build Kit

Listen up! It’s time to talk about something that’s going to rev up your LS build and have you grinning like a maniac every time you hit the throttle. We’re diving into the nitty-gritty of the Chevrolet LS Custom Header Build Kit, the ultimate solution for anyone looking to unleash

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

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

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.

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?

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

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.

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

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.”