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the latest Toyota accepts discharged the fresh Tundra Hot Rod. Toyota aided Phoenix-based cast partner chump biff Sally's along allowing a flat achromatic Tundra Regular Cab 4×2 for the hot rod rebirth.

Another latest motorcycle for this year 2010 Brimstone Hot RodHot Rod Quad appears a bit like a casket on wheels, which might come in handy if you get distracted at the helm.

Building a hot rod from scratch may be the ultimate experience for some, but it requires a significant investment of time and major bucks. While many can find the time, it's the major bucks part that keeps most people from starting. However, since there's always more than one way to skin a cat, let's look at some options.

The tradition of indoor car shows throughout the country highlights the best hot rods, muscle cars and classics around, but recently, more and more shows known for their hot rod heritage have been hosting plenty of truck entries as well.

Steve Allen had been searching for the better part of two years for a solid '67 Galaxie 500 to use as the foundation for his next hot rod project. He had found quite a few cars, but they all had rust issues, or had been in a wreck, or were in a million pieces. Then one day while driving past a really clean car parked at the local gas station he had been passing for years, he noticed something different-a for sale sign.

How can anyone ever truly describe the skill that's necessary and the time needed to rework a custom truck into a show-stopper with a bevy of unique details and flawless finishing work? Sometimes it's better to let the facts and pictures speak for themselves. Turning a late-model truck into a hot rod with detail work that would make any white-gloved judge proud is no easy task. Kevin Schiele is the shop foreman of Kindig-It in Utah. In recent years, the shop has become one of the most sought-after and innovative custom shops, churning out all sorts of customs from street rods to classics and muscle cars, as well as a few trucks, all the while working on high-end, award-winning cars.Meanwhile, Kevin's own truck has been sitting in a corner, receiving attention only when customers' vehicles aren't demanding his time.

April 21, 2013 8:00 am Article In the tire-smoking and camshaft-thumping world of high performance muscle car art there are all sorts of ways in which enthusiasts choose to enjoy their cars. Some like to take a Sunday drive and grin from ear to ear when the loud pedal is mashed and their spine is forced back against the seat.

Jon opted for hot rod red on the interior and brought the truck over to Frank Castilleja at Frank's Custom Upholstery, where he took a 1994 C/K bench seat and reshaped it before covering it with Nu Red material from Ultra Leather. Trick door panels were created and covered as well. Chevrolet script from a valve cover molded into the glovebox, the defrost vents and dash pad were shaved and the entire dash was painted Victory Red before Dave Austin applied his pinstriping skills.

How Changing Rocker Arm Ratio is an Easy way to Increase the Effective Size of Your Camshaft It's a simple premise: increase the ratio of your engine's rocker arms and you increase the size of the camshaft profile. More camshaft lift means more fuel and air into the engine and more performance, right? It's a topic we wanted to test first hand to check the reality of what seemed to be a logical concept. But as we discovered, there were some far more interesting ramifications that occurred. No free lunch!

Long time Daytona Beach resident Bruce Rossmeyer, owner of this beautiful black '36 Ford coupe, is better known as a successful Harley-Davidson dealer, one who's a tireless fundraiser and humanitarian. Originally, Bruce owned several auto dealerships, but at the age of 24, he transitioned away from the automobile business after purchasing his first Harley-Davidson dealership.

Check out more cars from this year's Route 66 Rendezvous in downtown San Bernardino, California. This year the show was packed with more than 1,700 registered antiques, hot rods, classics, customs, muscle cars and trucks. The four-day event attracted more than 400,000 spectators.

Once again we've traveled halfway around the world to Japan so we could attend the 22nd annual Yokohama Hot Rod and Custom Show presented by Mooneyes. Mr. Shige Suganuma, the owner of Mooneyes, is a gracious host. He and his crew worked very hard to make sure that all show attendees enjoyed the event.

The quest for speed is a powerful addiction for any automotive enthusiast. It's the undeniable passion to pin the tachometer needle and record some taller numbers in the old test log that fuels constant tweaking and tuning. Much of the spirit, passion and drive of the early days of hot rodding live on in today's enthusiasts but with a host of modern conveniences that simply weren't available in the '40s.

This year's Route 66 Rendezvous in downtown San Bernardino, California, was packed with more than 1,700 registered antiques, hot rods, classics, customs, muscle cars and trucks. The four-day event attracted more than 400,000 spectators. Hundreds of vendors displayed their performance hardware, lifestyle fashions and trends for all to admire and purchase.

Few can argue that an exhaust system is one of the most sought after components in the hot rodding scene since the early days of dry lakes racing. Of course, increasing power from your engine is just one of several key factors for modifying an exhaust system. Along the way, the sound or the exhaust tone became another key ingredient.