Rounding the hoodline on a '49 Merc
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D.F. Metalworks crafts a Vette-suspended big-block Merc 'vert
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Ok, So It's A Ranchero, But Technically A Falcon Underneath
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Putting a curve in square door corners
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The Ultra Cruise way to update and lower '49-53 Ford Front suspensions
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At first glance, Mark Carter's '59 Cadillac Series 62 convertible looks like a nice, basic, unassuming restoration. Well, maybe not so unassuming; it is a '59 Cadillac, after all--a car that epitomizes '50s flamboyance with fins taller than some NBA stars and
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There are times where, even in print, I can't help but show my age. This is one of those times.
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Some aspects of building a custom car are almost sacred and automatically become part of the plan, even before a formal plan is hatched. For many of us, frenched taillights are as much a necessity on our rides as, say, shaved door handles. In our minds, part o
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It's not your good 'ol small-block, so pay attention. Setting up a new bump stick in Gen III and IV engines requires the same ba
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Editor's Note: For the past three issues, Custom Rodder readers have gone along for the ride as Bret Voelkel, Precision Coachworks, and the Air Ride Technologies crew brought new life to a '62 Buick longroof known as Project AirWagon. We feel the journey has b
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Ask a guy how cool his custom is, then watch his chest puff up as he tells you about the mile-deep paint, slammed stance, chromed-out engine compartment, and tuck 'n' roll Naugahyde. Now ask him how cool he feels--literally--when he's driving it. He may very wel
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First of all, it's great to be back between the covers of CLASSIC TRUCKS, (even if it's only for an occasional visit). This time around I wanted to show you folks what I think is a great product that though may not be something you'll choose to use in your cla
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One of the biggest changes in building rods and customs over the last 20 years has been the quality of the bodywork and paint. The availability of modern, easier-to-use body and paint materials has allowed car builders to achieve ever-higher levels of perfecti
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Today, this aged rodder needs real creature comforts--I'm talking real air conditioning and heat. And with all the various options there are out there for old cars like we folk build and drive, it wasn't going to be hard to find a setup best suited for my '53
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When you get right down to it, I'm a hi-tech kind of guy. Slick paint, smooth trim, leather interior, a futuristic-looking engine bay; that's the kind of stuff that gets me to stop and take a longer look at a car. The chassis? Well, I like slick and zoomy ther
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It's pretty much guaranteed that you'll never find a flat surface on your car when you really need one; like when you're looking for a place to hang that firewall-mounted throttle pedal on any number of '50s or '60s vehicles. There may be a lot of flat space o
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It's pretty much guaranteed that you'll never find a flat surface on your car when you really need one; like when you're looking for a place to hang that firewall-mounted throttle pedal on any number of '50s or '60s vehicles. There may be a lot of flat space o
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After recently updating my '63 Ford Galaxie with 18-inch Billet Specialties "Chicayne" wheels, a lowering kit, and low-profile Nitto radials, the car now had the stance I was looking for. So, it was only fitting to add a little shine and attitude to the car's
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Sometimes, there's just nothing better than the planning of a new car. This is where you get to fantasize about high-horsepower engines, award-winning paint jobs, and sleek leather interiors. Well, sometimes you just can't seem to get past the planning stages.
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Recently, in the July '04 issue, Editor Rob Fortier brought us an in-depth look at an ingenious way of installing AutoLoc's remote door entry kit. After some inspection, the original door mechanisms on Rob's '53 Chevy turned out to be in great condition. With
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Heavy hitters for heavy rides. That's what we need. Few customs are lightweights, a fact that challenges their power to "get up and go." What we need is torque--lots of torque--because that's what makes the car go. Horsepower is cool for racing, but our rides
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Heavy hitters for heavy rides. That's what we need. Few street cars are lightweights, a fact that challenges their power to "get up and go." What we need is torque--lots of torque--because that's what makes cars go. Horsepower is cool for racing, but our rides
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Cadillac's attempt with air suspension proved to be an odd moment in automotive history. General Motors engineers knew that airsprings had some definite advantages over wound steel, but early attempts to use them failed universally because the springs could no
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There's nothing worse than the feeling you get when you go to make a panic stop and your car's brakes fail to react accordingly (okay, there's worse, but stick with me on this one). To compound that even further, think about the feeling (and cringe!) you get a
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Even if you're a primer/suede type of person, you'll want to read the following story, as chances are you've got at least one vehicle in the stable with an actual "gloss" paint job. And those of you with painted customs, pay real close attention!
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