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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Analog Gauge Panel for 1965–1966 Ford Mustang by Intellitronix
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Analog Gauge Panel for 1965–1966 Ford Mustang by Intellitronix

There’s a real beauty in upgrading a classic without masking its character—and the Intellitronix Analog

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Analog Gauge Panel for 1965–1966 Ford Mustang by Intellitronix

There’s a real beauty in upgrading a classic without masking its character—and the Intellitronix Analog Gauge Panel AP7001 delivers exactly that for the 1965–1966 Ford Mustang. Designed to drop directly

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Analog Gauge Panel for 1965–1966 Ford Mustang by Intellitronix
The Trucks of Detroit Autorama 2026
The Trucks of Detroit Autorama 2026

Every winter the custom car world makes a pilgrimage to the Motor City for one of the most legendary

The Trucks of Detroit Autorama 2026

Every winter the custom car world makes a pilgrimage to the Motor City for one of the most legendary indoor shows on the planet: the Detroit Autorama. Held inside the massive Huntington Place, the 2026

The Trucks of Detroit Autorama 2026
The 2026 Ridler Roundup
The 2026 Ridler Roundup

For more than 70 years, Detroit Autorama has been the proving ground where the world’s most ambitious

The 2026 Ridler Roundup

For more than 70 years, Detroit Autorama has been the proving ground where the world’s most ambitious custom cars, hot rods, and coachbuilt masterpieces step into the spotlight. What started back in 1953

The 2026 Ridler Roundup
HAMMERHEAD
HAMMERHEAD

Of all the cars that have found favor among super rodders and racers alike, few would argue the appeal

HAMMERHEAD

Of all the cars that have found favor among super rodders and racers alike, few would argue the appeal of ’39-’41 Willys coupes and pickups, which have enjoyed a powerful attraction since first appearing

HAMMERHEAD
The Crusher
The Crusher

You can’t fault a man for knowing what he likes, and in the case of Chelsea, Alabama’s Mike George, what

The Crusher

You can’t fault a man for knowing what he likes, and in the case of Chelsea, Alabama’s Mike George, what he likes is the ’69 Camaro. at the age of 41 years old, he’s managed to own no fewer than 15 of

The Crusher
BARRY BULL SESSION
BARRY BULL SESSION

There are so many good-looking ’32 Ford street rods around, one might think that building a really nice

BARRY BULL SESSION

There are so many good-looking ’32 Ford street rods around, one might think that building a really nice one is easy, but it is not that simple. To begin with, the Deuce is an inherently good-looking car,

BARRY BULL SESSION
STORM WATCH
STORM WATCH

It seems as if only yesterday that the 2003 Ridler award was presented at the Detroit Autorama. Each

STORM WATCH

It seems as if only yesterday that the 2003 Ridler award was presented at the Detroit Autorama. Each year’s event is progressively a tougher call to make, because the cars continue to get better and better,

STORM WATCH
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Ford Fever in the Smokies

Every September, the Smoky Mountains turn Ford blue when the F-100 Supernationals takes over Sevierville, Tennessee. This isn’t just a truck show—it’s the largest gathering of classic Ford haulers on the planet, and it’s been pulling fans in for decades. If you’ve never been, imagine rows of F-series as far

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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

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

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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

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 »

Product Spotlight: DIESELSITE 17-Row COOLERMAX Transmission Cooler

Rated at a monster 59,000 BTUs, this cooler doesn’t just compete—it sets the bar. Standard factory units limp along at 15k–30k BTU. Even most “heavy-duty” aftermarket coolers top out well below the COOLERMAX’s rating. That extra capacity can mean the difference between cruising safely at 180° or cooking at 240°.

Read More »

Ford Fever in the Smokies

Every September, the Smoky Mountains turn Ford blue when the F-100 Supernationals takes over Sevierville, Tennessee. This isn’t just a truck show—it’s the largest gathering of classic Ford haulers on the planet, and it’s been pulling fans in for decades. If you’ve never been, imagine rows of F-series as far

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 »

Product Spotlight: DIESELSITE 17-Row COOLERMAX Transmission Cooler

Rated at a monster 59,000 BTUs, this cooler doesn’t just compete—it sets the bar. Standard factory units limp along at 15k–30k BTU. Even most “heavy-duty” aftermarket coolers top out well below the COOLERMAX’s rating. That extra capacity can mean the difference between cruising safely at 180° or cooking at 240°.

Read More »

Ford Fever in the Smokies

Every September, the Smoky Mountains turn Ford blue when the F-100 Supernationals takes over Sevierville, Tennessee. This isn’t just a truck show—it’s the largest gathering of classic Ford haulers on the planet, and it’s been pulling fans in for decades. If you’ve never been, imagine rows of F-series as far

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 »
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