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Transformation Transformation
There's a lot to be said for building a custom rod with an original engine. First and foremost, it beats yet another... More...
It's a Swing Thing It's a Swing Thing
Frame-mounted master cylinders have always made sense on early rods because underhood space is at such a premium; not to... More...
Total Control Total Control
How many of you have an air ride system and are tired of dealing with the tedious process of setting the height of your... More...
1954 Chevy Bel Air IFS Retrofit - Frontal Lobotomy Part II 1954 Chevy Bel Air IFS Retrofit - Frontal Lobotomy Part II
Hopefully you were able to catch our first installment on the frontend rehab of a '54 Chevy performed by Temecula Rods &... More...
Anatomy of a Custom Rod Chassis Anatomy of a Custom Rod Chassis
One of the coolest things about custom rods is probably the thing you see the least--the chassis. Yeah, sure, you know when... More...
Starting From The Rear Starting From The Rear
While the ride characteristics weren't really bad, the Chevy sat with a bit of a nose-down stance. The OEM Mustang II... More...
1954 Chevy Bel Air RB IFS Install - Frontal Lobotomy 1954 Chevy Bel Air RB IFS Install - Frontal Lobotomy
How many times can you beat a dead horse? Well, if it's dead, the horse isn't going to put up much of a fight, and as long as... More...
A Change In Altitude A Change In Altitude
By now just about everyone knows that airbags are the hot setup for custom rods. With the flick of a switch they can... More...
Rizcayne. . . A NEW ATTITUDE Rizcayne. . . A NEW ATTITUDE
Well, with some good-natured prodding from both Editor Fortier and Artist Jimmy Smith, the "Rizcayne" is actually well on its... More...
Chevrolet Bizcayne Suspension Brakes Upgrade - Rizcayne...The Saga Begins Chevrolet Bizcayne Suspension Brakes Upgrade - Rizcayne...The Saga Begins
As you may recall, in the May '02 issue's What If? feature, Jimmy Smith penned a way-cool rendering of just what my... More...
Richard Zocchi Takes Bold '59 Buick Styling A Step Further
Wiring-the mere mention of the subject brings chills to the spines of most do-it-yourself rodders. For many, it's part of the sacred trio of chores left to hired guns-paint, upholstery, and wiring. Bu...
The 1949-51 Mercury is the quintessential custom car. Thousands of them have gone under the knife in the last five decades, so it's a little surprising to discover how little aftermarket support there...
Check out this fully restored 1954 Mercury Monterey!
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