Once we become exposed to a certain type of muscle car at an influential age that car remains etched in our brains and is one we continually gravitate toward—one that we hope to have in our possession at some point in our life. In the case of Randy W

There’s something very satisfying about precisely routed custom hard lines. They convey a high degree of detail, especially when executed in stainless steel. Such precision has always been a hallmark of Sled Alley, the Pro Touring specialist shop nor

General Motors’ fourth-gen F-body was a radical design. With its steeply raked windshield and bird-beak nose, the groundbreaking LS1 powerplant was tucked halfway under the cowl. Function clearly followed form at GM headquarters. But with the LS1’s f

How many of us knew what kind of car we wanted in sixth grade? Sure, we all dreamed of whatever car was in the magazine or poster we tacked on our wall, but how many stuck with it and built it? We’re sure, not many. However, Louis Jackson, of St. Cha

When you’re in the business of making muscle car magic it’s hard to leave well enough alone. Case in point is this wild-eyed, patina-plated, nasty Nova on the pages in front of you. It was once a lowly, original, base-model ride sitting for sale, but

When it comes to the gauge cluster of most classic Chevys, few provided much information past vehicle speed, fuel level, and an engine temp that ranged between hot and cold. In fact, the dash cluster in our project ’57 reflects just that, which leave

Unless you are an oil geek and make it a habit of staying current on API specifications and what is happening in the ever-changing world of engine lubricants, it’s likely there are a few technical tidbits in this story that should be of interest to y

Using its expertise in fluid delivery systems, Aeromotive has turned its attention to universal and engine-specific, race-ready water pumps. The team is proud to reveal a range of advanced water pumps that set new standards in engine cooling technolo

There are Corvette guys, and then there are Corvette guys—and we bet you just imagined two completely different types of dudes when you read that. Just google “Corvette owner starter pack” and you’ll get the gist of the first type. Well, Fred Wann is

For those who love to revitalize vintage vehicles, chances are an electrical system update is going to be on the list of things to do. At one time replacing frayed, broken, and missing sections of a wiring harness or adding additional circuits meant

What does one do to improve a ’69 Camaro in “good condition”? Well, if you bring said Camaro to Nostalgia Hot Rods (NHR) in Henderson, Nevada, for a makeover it’s fairly certain that 9-12 months later that car will emerge looking and driving light-ye

Early second-gens have had their time in the spotlight, but more and more of the later-year Camaros in that group are enjoying their rise in popularity. This ’81 Camaro built by Classic Performance shows off the potential of the platform. Some simple

Car projects can often lead owners down steep rabbit holes, even when just looking for a “driver.” Art Croft’s ’67 Malibu makeover checked quite a few boxes as he slid down one of those holes in 2019. It was his first automotive project and was fuele

The Grand National Roadster Show (GNRS) stands as a testament to the unprecedented allure of bringing together the finest rods, customs, roadsters, muscle cars, and everything in between, and the 2024 event met, and by many accounts went beyond, that

It’s been said that three of the biggest lies ever told are: “the check’s in the mail,” “this will hurt me more than you,” and “I’m from the government and I’m here to help.” Most performance enthusiasts would probably agree that the third one is the

It all started when he was 16 years old; Temple Williams’ dad gave him the old family car—but not just any old car, it was a ’76 K5 Chevy Blazer, and he was given a green light to do whatever custom work on it he could afford. So, in went a 3-inch li

Information is the key to better performance. It used to be that if you had a tach, oil pressure, water temp, and voltmeter that was all you really needed. But things have changed. Some may be content to live in blissful ignorance of carbureted air/f

Wouldn’t it be nice if, after building a brand-new engine for your muscle car, you could just drop it in, hook everything back up, and tear down the street? It feels like that should be the case. Especially when installing a carbureted small-block ba

Purchasing a used engine, be it from a friend, junkyard, or a swap meet, can be a practice in futility. Every small-block at the local high-performance swap meet has been bored and stroked, equipped with a hot cam, and originally resided in a Corvett

The four letters C-O-P-O spell muscle car royalty. During the late ’60s, the COPO designation typically defined a high performance combination that wasn’t readily available at the dealership. Today, anything that has COPO heritage instantly goes up i

When Forgeline released their new forged monoblock SS1R Beadlock wheel, they also created a matching SS1R Skinny, so that traditional rear-wheel-drive applications can take advantage of Forgeline’s forged monoblock wheel technology with a matching se

It’s been said that “power is the great aphrodisiac.” If that statement holds true, then I guess that’s the reason why we’re all head over heels in love with this radically charged up ’55 Chevy Bel Air, built by legendary Long Island fabricator Billy

When magazine editors write car features, it can sometimes be a struggle to gather enough interesting or entertaining information regarding the car being featured, either from the car’s owner or from someone at the shop who built said car. It’s a rar

There comes a moment in every buildup where you need to address the status of the body. Many times it can be when all of the mechanical and chassis fabrication upgrades are finally completed. It’s always good to have a plan of action regardless of wh

Joe Rasnick is one of those guys whose imposing frame might be a bit intimidating to some at first sight, but at an impressive 6 feet 8 inches, his size doesn’t define his personality. He’s pretty easy-going until he sets his sights on something, and