Building hot rods remained basically the same for decades, with tried-and-true “old school” methods being used to create increasingly complex builds. Computers really changed the game, allowing things ...

In the Summer 2025 issue of HOT ROD, we celebrated home-built cars—built not bought, as some would say—and that is a large part of HOT ROD’s legacy. Since the first issue, our mantra has been to ...

When the term “Street Rod” came about many decades ago, the scene was filled with T-Buckets, fat-fendered Fords and obscure combinations of engine, body and suspension that only a gearhead could dream ...

The 1932 Ford might be the classic hot rod vehicle, but there are many more vintage cars out there that would make great hot rods if modified correctly.

On this episode of HOT ROD Garage presented by Lincoln tech, we deliver the basics of Fabrication! You’ve seen us build all sorts of things in the HOT ROD garage; engine mounts, exhausts, brackets, ...