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In 1983 when the NSRA rolled into Merced, California, they would be celebrating the sixth-ever NSRA Nats West and the final year to visit this rod friendly town. Merced always welcomed the hot rods and
There were hot rods worth a second mortgage, muscle cars with horsepower to spare, and enough swap meet
There were hot rods worth a second mortgage, muscle cars with horsepower to spare, and enough swap meet parts to turn “I’m just looking” into an expensive afternoon. But one of the most popular take-home
Say “350” around a group of car people, and you probably won’t need to explain yourself. For generations,
Say “350” around a group of car people, and you probably won’t need to explain yourself. For generations, the GM 350 small-block has been the engine under the hood of a first truck, a favorite cruiser,
By Friday, October 9, Cruisin’ The Coast 2026 was heading into its final weekend, and the Mississippi
By Friday, October 9, Cruisin’ The Coast 2026 was heading into its final weekend, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast was still overflowing with vintage iron. Six days into the 30th anniversary celebration,
By Thursday, October 8, Cruisin’ The Coast 2026 was showing no signs of slowing down. Five days into
By Thursday, October 8, Cruisin’ The Coast 2026 was showing no signs of slowing down. Five days into the 30th anniversary celebration, the Mississippi Gulf Coast was still crawling with hot rods, muscle
By Wednesday, October 7, Cruisin’ The Coast 2026 had hit its stride, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast was
By Wednesday, October 7, Cruisin’ The Coast 2026 had hit its stride, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast was looking more like a rolling automotive museum than a vacation destination. Hot rods, muscle cars,
By Tuesday, October 6, Cruisin’ The Coast 2026 was firing on all cylinders. With Sunday's rain in the
By Tuesday, October 6, Cruisin’ The Coast 2026 was firing on all cylinders. With Sunday's rain in the rearview mirror, the Mississippi Gulf Coast was crawling with hot rods, customs, muscle cars, and classic
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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.

CIMTEX RODS SUPER CAMEO: PART 1
While attending the 2003 SEMA Show, we ran across Darrel and Tim Cimbanin from Cimtex Rods in Jarrell, Texas. The Cimbanin brothers were there to drum up support and showed us some sketches of their latest truck building project, and what a project it is!

Flow Control
When this Cole 22 Nighthawk sank after a stormy night, a lot of things needed to be replaced. The fuel tank selector valve was toast, and the original equipment was no longer available for purchase. The owner of this boat decided it was a good time to upgrade to an Eddie Marine Total Flow Control high-volume fuel valve. The three-port model (PN SF-100) used here is a safe and efficient fuel valve that is ultra reliable and will flow 240 gallons of fuel per hour. Operated by a 12-volt motor, it meets all U.S. Coast Guard requirements, including the ability to be manually operated should the motor fail for any reason. A six-port model is also available with fuel return provisions for fuel-injected applications (PN SF-200).

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Eddie Motorsports’ Billet Aluminum Kinetic Style Hood Hinges for Slammed Squarebodies
If you’re a Squarebody owner, you know the heartbreak of watching your factory hood hinges kink up your truck’s sheet metal like a bad day in the junkyard. Those OEM stamped-steel hinges might have gotten the job done back in the 1970s, but these days, they’re better at mangling your

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.

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

Product Spotlight: BTR PLATINUM LS DUAL SPRING KIT
Alright, gearheads, if you’ve been chasing that extra performance edge for your LS engine, it’s time to step up your game. The BTR Platinum LS Dual Spring Kit – .660 Lift (SK001) from Brian Tooley Racing is the go-to upgrade when you’re running a high-lift cam and want to keep









