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THE GREATEST DRAG RACING RIVALRY OF 1966
THE SHAPE OF PERSEVERANCE • There Is Much More to Scott Sullivan’s 1954 Chevy Than Meets the Eye
TIME CAPSULE • PARKED AND STORED SINCE 1957, THIS 1937 FORD TRUCK IS AS ORIGINAL AS THEY COME
TOP FLIGHT • This Historic Custom Was Built in the ’50s and Hasn’t Changed Since
CORVETTE IN PARADISE • This Big-block 1958 Corvette Was Rebuilt Beyond Restomod but Stays Nostalgic
IT’S BACK! • This Pro Street Olds From 1995 Returns as a Power Tour Long Hauler in 2021
MUSCLE CAR FIGHT • Modern and classic Pro Touring muscle battle on the track at Optima’s Ultimate Street Car race.
Labor Intensive • A behind-the-scenes look at the build of Mercury Rising, winner of Goodguys Street Machine of The Year and one incredible 1969 RS/SS Camaro.
BRING OUT YOUR BEST • The Tricks, Techniques, and Tools of Professional Detailers
CAM CONUNDRUM • Revisiting the Age-Old Debate: Hydraulic Flat Tappet or Roller Cam?
Earth Mover • Blown 605-Inch Big-Block Chevy Makes Over 1,000 hp and Nearly 1,000 lb-ft of Torque!
DIY PREP AND SAVE • How To Prep Your Car for Paint the Right Way
You’ve Got Clearance, Clarence • How To Fit Big Brakes
Fashionable Accessories • Drive Junky’s LS-Swap drive system looks great and is built to stand up to high-performance hard driving.
It’s a Driver! • With a new engine and suspension, HOT ROD’s C10 project truck is back on the road! See how it happened.
Being Realistic When Having Your Hot Rod Painted