[portfolio_slideshow id=55947] RENO, NV — Larry Soto already had a discerning eye for cool hot rods when he bought this 1935 Ford Slant Back from a friend in 2009. “Years and years ago I used to judge cars, so I knew what I was looking for,” Soto said. “I saw this car and knew exactly what I wanted
Dermie Close considers himself a student of hot rodding. He attended an automotive trade school to become a mechanic, but the learning continues decades after his graduation. Close says he’s always looking at Street Rodder and other magazines, watching the likes of Chip Foose and others on TV, and observing the work of other builders for inspiration.
Last night, we went back to where it all started. The very first Hot August Nights took place 30 years ago and was essentially a one-night concert with accompanying classic car cruise down Virginia Street. That cruise under the famous “Reno: The Biggest Little City in the World” arch was by far the most popular
It’s not a full General Motors sweep, but it’s close to it. July brought us heat and Chevys, apparently. While GM vehicles make up the largest percentage of classic cars, they disproportionately made up the largest percentage of Top July Fan Rides, based on your votes. We expanded the selection from the top 10 to
I have an Edelbrock 2×4 setup using the 500 cfm Endurashine carburetors for my 383ci small-block Chevy that I’m putting in a ’53 Chevy hot rod pickup. In a month or so I’m going to fire the new engine and I’m wondering if there are any changes I should make to the carburetors before I
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