Hot Rod

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The Hot Rod Archives

The 1955 NHRA Drag Safari Stop In Allentown, Pennsylvania, Was A Fast, Rowdy Affair.

Diamond Jubilee • The McGee-Scritchfield Roadster: A Legend 75 Years in the Making

Cherished Heirloom • Logan and Tanner Kucharek's ’32 Ford is a traditional vision with family roots

Road Trip Redux • Two former staffers take a HOT ROD project car on its second cross-country adventure.

AMCrazy! • Rare AMC barn find collection, including Spirit AMX and GT models.

On the Podium • Corvette Racing began its West Coast tour with a second-place finish at the Grand Prix of Long Beach.

Motion On The Cover • Static versus panning shots and what looks good on a magazine cover.

Complete Destruction! • We put our 350 small-block and LS1 on the dyno to see which made more power.

Floor Expansion • How to modify your transmission tunnel to house a modern six-speed

Make Or Break! • Choosing the right wheels and tires for your traditional hot rod makes all the difference

Ratio Refresh • How to install a quick-ratio steering box on a GM B-body.

What Else Was in October 1948?