Hot Rod Chassis & Cycle

2012-01-26T12:56:00.001-06:00

Joe Corvo's '65 Lincoln Custom back from paint, and ready for final assembly. Won't be long now.

GTO-R on the track

2012-01-09T14:18:00.003-06:00

We now have some Max Gerson track photos from the Optima Challenge in Nevada and some of Robert McGaffin photos from Hot Rod Magazine on the GTO gallery page. Click here to check it out!

"The Next Victim"

2012-01-09T09:58:00.003-06:00

We were approached by our new buddy Steve S. about building an awesome '57 Chrysler Saratoga ala GTO-R, but without the cage. So a stroked, all aluminum 413 Sonoramic Commando is in order. Stay tuned.

The "Sole Shaker"

2012-01-05T08:57:00.003-06:00

Our favorite Doctor, Dr. Bill (who also owns the Black Pearl 1955 F100) has decided to dip into our insanity again. This time with a wild 1956 Chevy Stepside deemed "Sole Shaker". Running a stroked, blown, and Hilborn Injected 394 Olds Rocket, it should shake the strip to the point you'll feel it in the soles of your feet!! Enjoy.

Raybestos GTO-R goes to France!

2011-12-21T13:30:00.002-06:00

Well, in photographs anyway. Nitro Magazine (France) and V8 Passion (French Canada) will be featuring the GTO-R. Our own Rocket Scherman lent the photographer a hand. Enjoy.

5th Annual HAMB Holiday Soiree at HRCC Dec 16!

2011-11-28T11:07:00.000-06:00

Mark your Calendars! Hot Rod Chassis & Cycle is once again abandoning all discretion in a sincere effort to spread Christmas cheer within the Hot Rod community. Please accept our invitation to join us after 7:00 pm on 16th of December for their annual holiday open house.

All of you Friday Night Adult Beverage regulars know the way, so do the SW Chicago HAMB and Eggers but just as a reminder here's where you need to be:

Hot Rod Chassis & Cycle

59 W. Factory Road

Addison, Illinois

630-458-0808

From WEST : Take 355 to North Ave, exit East. When you get to Addison Road (look for the Portillo's on the right), watch for the rail road tracks, then turn left (North). At the first light (Factory Road) turn left (west). We're the 3rd building on the left.

From EAST : Take 290/294 to Rt. 64 Exit (North Ave) and go WEST 3 miles. At Addison Road make a RIGHT and go North to the first signal (Factory Rd). Make a LEFT and it's the 3rd building on the left.

BYOB and a dish to pass. Children are welcome with adult supervision.

Casual or dress up, it's up to you. Hope to see you there!

Hot Rod and Restoration Trade Show 2012

2011-11-08T12:02:00.001-06:00

Visit us at the Hot Rod and Restoration Trade Show in March in Indy! Click on the banner and help us win a free booth space!

Gearhead Disneyland?

2011-10-20T16:49:00.003-05:00

Call us crazy... but does this photo not say Gearhead Disneyland? Be sure to check out our Adult Beverage open house nights every third Friday and see what we're up to in person.

Cartype and the GTO

2011-10-20T16:47:00.003-05:00

Check out this video interview by our friend Carlos Segura from Cartype on the GTO.

The GTO at SEMA

2011-10-20T16:38:00.004-05:00

Here is the take away card that Chad designed for the SEMA show featuring outstanding photography by our friend Robert McGaffin. All of the build partners are listed on the reverse side. The GTO will be in the Original Parts Group booth #24187 and the winner will be flown in to see it for the very first time.

Also be sure to visit RaybestosGarage.com for the final video interviews showing the finished car.

A "Lethal Injection" for Jim Preibe

2011-09-09T09:53:00.003-05:00

Jim Preibe wanted something different to drive around in in his gated community in Dallas. Something of a departure from the Ferrari's and Porsche's of his neighbors. We said, "we can help you with that." Nothing says different like a stroked and injected 427 SOHC motor. Enjoy.

Raybestos GTO-R in Hot Rod Magazine

2011-08-15T14:51:00.002-05:00

Check out the Raybestos 1964 Pontiac GTO-R on the cover of Hot Rod Magazine this month! Shot by Robert McGaffin, who is an excellent photographer!

Watkins Glen NASCAR celebrities drive the Raybesto GTO-R

2011-08-15T14:47:00.002-05:00

Check out the ball that these big name NASCAR folks are having with the Raybestos GTO in the beautiful original road course in Watkins Glen NY, including Top Gear host Rutledge Wood!

Watkins Glen NASCAR Raybestos GTO-R Video 1

2011-08-15T14:45:00.001-05:00

This video features a break down on the car by Kevin in beautiful Watkins Glen NY on the original road course...

Hot Rod TV and the GTO

2011-07-22T10:09:00.001-05:00

The Hot Rod TV episode featuring the Raybestos '64 GTO-R will air on SPEED this Saturday! Don't forget to enter to win!

Kosmic Outcast

2011-07-15T11:23:00.003-05:00

We made some updates to the Kosmic Outcast page in the gallery. By far the biggest question we get is "What the Hell is it?" Good question. Expect the Freedom of Information Act to allow us to share sometime in February...

Raybestos GTO-R on Hot Rod TV July 23rd!

2011-07-15T11:19:00.002-05:00

Set your DVR for July 23rd as SPEED debuts the Raybestos GTO-R episode of Hot Rod TV! Don't worry if you miss it, they will re aire it several times. Check out our media page for other glimpes of HRCC in print, web and airwaves!

See the Shop on Hot Rod TV on Speed!

2011-07-15T11:16:00.004-05:00

Keep an eye out on Speed for the Bigger is Better episode repeats of Hot Rod TV featuring Original Parts Group, one of the build partners on the Raybestos GTO-R. There is a clip of Kevin and Chad talking about what a great resource OPG is for the hobby.

See the Shop on Hot Rod TV on Speed!

2011-07-15T11:16:00.001-05:00

Goodguys Pre-Party and Open House!

2011-07-08T11:25:00.002-05:00

Mark your calendars for our 3rd Annual Goodguys Pre-Party at the shop! Chad will lead a cruise from Joliet to the shop, starting at 4pm. Party starts at 6pm, with special guests Hot Rod Hucksters and Hillbilly Idle! Hope to see you there!

The GTO in diecast!

2011-06-10T15:27:00.004-05:00

Check out the limited edition 1:18 diecast version of the Raybestos GTO-R! Definitely one of the added perks to this project!

IT'S ALIVE! IT'S ALIVE!

2011-06-10T14:01:00.002-05:00

Last night close to 1am, the GTO turned it's first wheel in anger. We spent about 30 minutes terrorizing the neighborhood. This thing is BAD...

Click here to Check out the video...

In Progress on the GTO article

2011-06-10T13:58:00.002-05:00

Here's a good article and excellent build photos taken by the folks at Hot Rod Hotline.comdiscussing the '64 Raybestos GTO-R.

Spring Garage Days Swap Meet

2011-04-11T21:03:00.002-05:00

Call now to sign up for your spot for the Spring Garage Days Swap Meet for only $5! May 22, 8am. This is our 7th year and looks to be the best yet!

The '55 GMC

2011-04-11T20:41:00.000-05:00

Having fun with Bruce's '55 GMC...

Mittler Brothers in action

2011-04-11T20:33:00.003-05:00

Here is Dane getting some good use out of the Mittler Brothers pneumatic shrinker on the package tray for the Raybestos GTO.

The GTO live from the HRRT show!

2011-03-21T10:49:00.002-05:00

Here is some video live from the Hot Rod Trade & Restoration show in Indianapolis! Click "View in Youtube" for the wide screen version.

See the GTO!

2011-03-16T17:24:00.002-05:00

The Raybestos GTO-R will make it's first public appearance (in progress) at the Hot Rod Trade and Restoration Show in Indianapolis this weekend. Stop by and check it out!

Hot Rod TV Shoot, Day 1, Part 1

2011-02-23T11:43:00.002-06:00

Here are some pics from the first day of shooting for Hot Rod TV. Dennis the producer, and his crew were great to work with. They'll be back in April to film the final assembly. Having watched this show from their very first episode, it's crazy to think that we will be on it!

Here are pics of Kevin discussing the chassis, Josh Russell from Raybestos (a TV PRO after last year) getting interviewed, Chad's interview, the Hilborn injector stacks (is it a Road Racer or a Vintage Drag Car?!) and filming the Raybestos Nascar spec brakes on the Kobalt Toolbox.

Hot Rod TV Shoot, Day 1, Part 2

2011-02-23T11:38:00.002-06:00

The Nascar spec brakes are HUGE!, Kevin discussing the GM Performance Parts LSX 454, the Milodon oil pan, the Hurst shifter and the Tremec T-56, and Kevin's interview.

Hot Rod TV shoot Day 1, Part 3

2011-02-23T11:36:00.002-06:00

Waiting for the "arrival" of the LSX crate from CrateEngineDepot.com, Dane working on installing the Original Parts Group quarter panels, Rocket's interview, and the LSX 454 mocked up.

The Jimmy

2011-02-19T10:26:00.001-06:00

Ryan has been working around the clock to finish up the '55 GMC for it's world debut next week at the Detroit Autorama. Here's a sneak peek...

Lights, Camera... Action!

2011-02-10T21:05:00.003-06:00

We got a taste of Hollywood at the shop when we did a video shoot for the Raybestos Garage website about the build, put together by our friends at 426 Brand. They are a great crew to work with and made it all a good time in the process. Our good friend Josh Russell of Raybestos who is an old pro at the TV thing did a great job helping us with our scenes, and making us all laugh. But we have to wonder... how the hell did Boyd's crew get ANYTHING done during the filming of American Hot Rod?

Quiet on the set!

2011-02-10T21:01:00.002-06:00

Some more shots from the RaybestosGarage.com shoot.

Raybestos GTO updates

2011-02-10T20:55:00.002-06:00

The Raybestos GTO has been grounded! Here is the GM Performance Parts LSX 454 with the new Hilborn injection!

Raybestos GTO updates

2011-02-10T20:49:00.003-06:00

Some more updates on the Goat: New quarter panels, JW Rod Garage front end, Nitto shod American Racing 200s, and the new unitized body construction...

The Hornell Tribune and the Raybestos GTO

2011-02-07T16:44:00.003-06:00

Kevin was written up in the Hornell Tribune for the GTO build recently.

By Andy Thompson

Hornell, N.Y. —

There will be no doubt about it. This Goat will turn heads.

A car now being assembled in an Addison, Ill., hot rod shop will promote high-end automotive products and if all goes as planned will be at the track during the August NASCAR race at Watkins Glen.

The guy behind the build is Kevin Tully, a 1988 graduate of Hornell High. His mission, from sponsor Raybestos Brakes, is to turn a “warmed over GTO into a real race car.”

Some lucky guy, or girl, entering the company-sponsored contest will be handed the keys to a 1964 Pontiac GTO-R that will be certified as race-ready for professional tracks but also street legal.

Tully says the car, a no-frills, bare-bones model with a 398 tri-power engine, was found on Craigslist near Milwaukee in good, rust-free condition. He hauled it back to his shop, Hot Rod Chassis and Cycle, and started a rebuild that will result in a one-of-a-kind machine.

Usually at work on cars from before 1964, Tully took on the GTO because it was a favorite make of a Raybestos official. But in ‘64, GTOs also could be found on the track, with Pontiac competing in Trans Am events.

“Raybestos chose us over a lot of other shops to do the build because of our craftsmanship and quality,” said Tully. “I have a very high standard for both.”

The car is made up of a long list of performance features. The brake package from Raybestos — the same used by NASCAR drivers. Those brakes are critical, because mathematically the GTO in ideal conditions should hit 186 mph, Tully said. More realistically, “it’s a brick, a big, blocky GTO body” still capable of 140 to 150 mph.

Horsepower should come in around 700, delivered through a T56 six-speed transmission. Now a unibody shell as the build progresses (removing the original frame added strength while lopping 800 pounds off the scales), it will be fully race ready with features like a driver’s safety cage and polycarbonate windows.

And that is the real draw to this classic car. It will be ready to compete.

“Why should we do another bolt on muscle car, let’s build a real race car,” Tully said.

Tully — whose mom, Martha Kratts, still lives in Hornell on Florence Street — joined the Air Force after graduating Hornell High.

“I ended up in Special Operations, which is not the easiest on your body. I had an old timer tell me to find another trade to fall back on, so for the last four years I transferred to aircraft fabrication.”

Trained as a machinist and a welder, Tully on discharge looked for work, which was there for one skill, but not the other.
“I went to Autofab Racecars just on a whim, and the guy that owned the place (Mark Constantine) read my resume, hired me on the spot and taught me how to build dragsters.”

Turned on by the possibilities, Tully left that shop in Maryland and moved to the Chicago area, where he worked at two shops he described as lessons in “how not to do business.”

The opportunity arrived to do his own thing the right way.

“There are lots of other kinds of shops out there building muscle cars. I’ve always been into hot rodding, so I decided to build my own hot rod shop.”

Tully partnered up with Chad Hill, who handles branding and marketing. Tully is in charge of day-to-day work in the shop. The GTO is just one project, with eight builds now in some stage of completion.

The Raybestos job has hundreds of details, and Tully is counting on an old friend to craft its signature fender badge in the shape of the shop’s logo — a set of wings on a circle featuring the motto “We keep ‘em flying.” John McHenry, a Hornell graduate and now a Canisteo jeweler, will form a medallion-sized badge out of sterling silver with an enamel inlay.

“ I knew John through target shooting (in Hornell) and we’re still really good friends. Every time I come home we end up hanging out, having a few, catching up.”

The details still have to be worked out, but Raybestos expects to feature the car as part of its NASCAR effort. The car will debut on the Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour from Florida to Michigan, and the build itself is being chronicled in Hot Rod Magazine and on Hot Rod TV.

The best part, for at least one lucky enthusiast, is that the GTO will be given away during the 2011 Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association Show in Las Vegas. The winner will likely get some Sports Car Club of America race training, and the necessary safety gear in order to compete in SCCA-sanctioned races, such as the annual Vintage Race event at Watkins Glen, Tully said.

The GTO can be raced, but will still be street legal. “It will have all the stuff, all the turn signals. It will just be really fast,” he said. “The whole goal with the car is to build a car that can be raced.”
To learn more, go to RaybestosGarage.com

Hot Rod Defined.

2011-02-04T17:23:00.007-06:00

According to Websters, the definition of Hot Rod is:
an automobile rebuilt or modified for high speed and fast acceleration.

A couple of weeks ago we mocked up Steve's 1933 Dodge Coupe for the first time. Everybody that sees it says the stance is dead on. We couldn't agree more. The wheel wells have been raised 2.5" and pushed forward 2. Quarter panel patches and firewall patches from a 1933-34 Ford were used and ended up accentuating the chopped Dodge lines very well. An HRCC prepped Grant Flamethrower and an inline quartet of Stromberg 48 carbs will join forces to feed spark, fuel and air into the 354 inch Chrysler. The Tremec five speed will be translating the power to the HRCC 9" rear and the 10.0x15 slicks trying to re-tilt the earths axis.
This car will have no problem defining Hot Rod.

FED time

2011-02-03T20:18:00.003-06:00

We bought this vintage FED body with the Chrome Czars, and it will become the basis for "The Chrome Czar", built by members of the Chrome Czars, with an HRCC chassis. The body is a '61-63 Logghe, and originally ran an injected Nailhead. It will also be the basis for the HRCC FED, "Daddy's Girl", powered by a Ford 390. We're going to get some new molds made, and we will be able to offer them soon for sale! Call the shop for more info on how to get one. Stayed tuned...

Sun

2011-01-31T13:30:00.001-06:00

Playing with the new (to us) vintage Sun Distributor machine.

Hot Rod 101 2011!

2011-01-20T17:34:00.002-06:00

Announcing the 2011 Hot Rod 101 Winter Shop Technical Series Classes! This year the class will highlight the upcoming pair of FED's being built by the Chrome Czars and also by HRCC. Sign up now, as space is limited.

Fast Car. Fast Progress.

2011-01-14T08:05:00.002-06:00

A few updates to the Raybestos GTO-R for you fellow Blog-philes:

New Tangerine Scream Photos by Dale Murray

2011-01-11T11:21:00.002-06:00

Our friend Dale Murray who shot Tangerine Scream for Traditional Rod & Kulture, has done another shoot of the truck to highlight the details and the new chrome carbs for the upcoming Barrett Jackson auction in Scottsdale AZ. Check out his website for the photos!

Tangerine Scream at Barrett Jackson

2011-01-11T11:19:00.003-06:00

Tangerine Scream will be at the Barrett Jackson Auction in Scottsdale this month. Set your DVRs for Friday evening, Jan 21st as that is when she is scheduled to go across the block. We wish Scott the best of luck in the auction!

GTO surgery

2011-01-01T22:35:00.004-06:00

Happy New Year!

Since we've gotten the body back from Redi-Strip, we took a few minutes to throw on the VFN fiberglass hood and the American Racing Wheels/Nitto Tires for a quick mock up. Looks pretty bitchin! Santa delivered some parts from Moser Engineering, and work is underway!

Merry Christmas from HRCC!

2010-12-21T11:29:00.003-06:00

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas from everyone at the shop...

Video from the Soiree

2010-12-21T11:03:00.001-06:00

Check out this video by Kim and Jody Peterson from the recent Holiday Soiree at the shop. Awesome!

Even More Junk

2010-12-08T12:16:00.001-06:00

The earlier post wasn't enough... this one will break your heart.

One man's junk...

2010-12-08T11:47:00.003-06:00

Everyone loves a good trip to the junkyard, and it is a pretty rare thing today. Imagine 60 years ago, what these junkyards looked like. Oh the humanity! That last one is 1936 in Milwaukee. Hard to believe cars were being so heavily scrapped back then, at least through 2010 eyes. Go ahead, spend the next hour trying to identify all the cars in the piles like we did...

The Hot Rod & Restoration Trade Show is coming up!

2010-12-03T11:05:00.001-06:00

See you there. And help us get a FREE booth by clicking on the banner and visiting the show website!

Shop Holiday Party Dec 17, 7pm!

2010-12-01T17:10:00.005-06:00

Mark your Calendars! Hot Rod Chassis & Cycle is once again abandoning all discretion in a sincere effort to spread Christmas cheer within the Hot Rod & HAMB community. Please accept our invitation to join us after 7:00 pm on 17th of December for their annual holiday open house.

All of you Friday Night Adult Beverage regulars know the way, so do the SW Chicago HAMB and Eggers but just as a reminder here's where you need to be:

Hot Rod Chassis & Cycle
59 W. Factory Road
Addison, Illinois
630-458-0808

From WEST : Take 355 to North Ave, exit East. When you get to Addison Road (look for the Portillo's on the right), watch for the rail road tracks, then turn left (North). At the first light (Factory Road) turn left (west). We're the 3rd building on the left.

From EAST : Take 290/294 to Rt. 64 Exit (North Ave) and go WEST 3 miles. At Addison Road make a RIGHT and go North to the first signal (Factory Rd). Make a LEFT and it's the 3rd building on the left.

BYOB and a dish to pass. Children are welcome ON THE HAND OF AN ADULT.

Casual or dress up, it's up to you.

Chop it!

2010-12-01T17:06:00.001-06:00

A '33 Dodge looks pretty good at stock roof height, but of course that will never do...

2010-12-01T17:04:00.003-06:00

2011 Raybestos Brakes Giveaway Car Build Announced...

2010-11-18T15:09:00.005-06:00

...and it will be built by HRCC! We're teaming up with some great build partners like GM Performance Parts, Moser Engineering, American Racing, Nitto Tires, and Hilborn (just to name a few) and taking an early '64 GTO (389/4spd bench, radio and heater delete) and working it over as a full fledged Road Racing car. Plans include full unibody construction, racing chassis, and a 700hp LS(X) motor from GM Performance Parts. Keep an eye on the site for build photos, and go to raybestosgarage.com for video updates and information on how you can win this GTO. Look for it to debut on the Power Tour, and watch for coverage in Hot Rod Magazine and Hot Rod TV. Check out the Gallery!

2010 SEMA Show

2010-11-18T14:57:00.003-06:00

Kevin and I joined fellow Czar brother Josh/Lucky out at the SEMA show for the giveaway of the Raybestos '32 Ford RPU built by Hollywood Hot Rods and for the announcement of HRCC building the 2011 Raybestos giveaway car, a 1964 Pontiac GTO-R Road Racer. While Josh is a SEMA veteran, it was a whole new world for Kevin and I. We walked for MILES. And we met lots of great people. Ran into lots of people that we knew. It was a great time!

Kevin and the guys from Meg's Exhaust at the Source Interlink/Raybestos after party. Up next is RPU winner Vin. He was beyond excited. Who can blame him?! Then Vin with Josh and Troy Ladd. We had a ball hanging out with Troy and Josh. And finally, I met Alex Xidias and Pete Chapouris, both great heroes of mine. Definitely the highlight of the trip for me! Both were super nice and Pete was complimentary of our work at HRCC. Holy Crap! I was shaking after that.

SEMA

2010-11-18T14:54:00.002-06:00

At the Source Interlink/Raybestos after party. Recognized this roadster, and of course Project X, which was the first time I had seen it in person. It was hard to not picture the car in my head as the street machine driven by Tony Danza. Then I saw it... Gray Baskerville's coupe. Speechless...

SEMA

2010-11-18T14:49:00.002-06:00

Here is print of Cadillac Bob's Apache on display at the American Racing Booth. The Foose '34/36 coupe, California Kid clone, a nice chevy, and the Raybestos Brakes '32 Ford RPU giveaway truck, which I did all the promo work for at my day job.

SEMA

2010-11-18T14:41:00.001-06:00

Here we have Bob Drake's new '40 panels, the ORIGINAL Sandy's Muffler Shop roadster (WOW!), '32 at the Coker trailer, Dan Webb's Submarine, and the Mysterion clone.

Goodguys changes for 2011

2010-10-22T11:12:00.003-05:00

Goodguys has announced that the 5th PEAK Chicagoland Nationals which will move from its traditional September date to August 12-14 at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet. Also the Indy date will be Sept 16, 17, 18 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Which means no more drag racing.

Holley 94s

2010-10-19T20:45:00.001-05:00

We have some of the new Edelbrock Holley 94's in stock at the shop's store. So stop by and check them out for yourself. They look really nice!

Ladies of HRCC at the Hunnert Car Pile UP 2010

2010-10-19T20:37:00.001-05:00

We had a great time at the Pileup! We took the Atomic Bombshell for her first public outing. Also here are the ladies of Hot Rod Chassis!

Edelbrock Holley 94 carb introductory sale!

2010-10-01T11:38:00.003-05:00

Be the first on the block to get the new Edelbrock Holley 94 carb for your hot rod! Special price: $325. Give us a ring to order.

Edelbrock Holley 94 shipping!

2010-09-29T10:12:00.002-05:00

Edelbrock has FINALLY begun shipping the new "Holley 94"! They are on back order by 2-3 weeks, but they are shipping. How cool is that??

New Threads

2010-09-29T08:07:00.002-05:00

Just updated the site in the swag department. Check out our new women's shirts, kid's shirts, and the new Tangerine Scream shirt! Also updated the media gallery with covers of Traditional Rod and Kulture, Street Rod Milestones, Kustoms and Hot Rods, and PowerGlide as well as a Back Seat Betty spread in Rod & Custom.

Hunnert Car Pile Up 2010

2010-09-28T21:47:00.001-05:00

Only 1 week until the Pileup! Stop by the booth and say hello!

Top Secret

2010-09-28T21:45:00.001-05:00

Here's a motor you don't see everyday... unless you're hanging out in our back storage area.

Pics from the party

2010-09-23T08:12:00.002-05:00

Click Here to view some photos from The Goodguys Pre-Party at the shop.

Thanks!

2010-09-22T20:57:00.002-05:00

Thanks to everyone who came out to the party and stopped by the booth at the show. We had a great time! The Honeybees rocked as always and Art Adams... Wow. I can't believe we had Art Adams playing in our shop. Magical.

Oh, and the F-100 won an award at Goodguys!

Only a week away!

2010-09-09T08:04:00.002-05:00

Just one more week. Here's a photo of Art Adams back in 1957. Art and his band will play at 5pm, followed at 7pm by the Honeybees.

Chicagoland Goodguys Nationals

2010-09-01T21:11:00.003-05:00

Come check out our Goodguys Pre Party Sept 16! We'll have Rockabilly Hall of Famer and Sun Studios Recording Artist, Art Adams playing some tunes, along with Chicago's The Honeybees and the Hot Rod Hucksters. Last year was such a good time, Goodguys asked us to host again! Plus, stop by the booth all weekend at the show and say hi!

Live Nude Girls

2010-08-05T09:20:00.001-05:00

Here are some vintage pin up decals I found. When you put them on the glass, on the opposite side, they are completely nude!

Nailhead

2010-08-02T08:32:00.000-05:00

An injected Nailhead destined for an upcoming FED project.

Modern steelies

2010-08-02T08:31:00.001-05:00

The HRCC Canyonero finally got some yellow steelies. I've wanted this look for a long time!

Spitfire!

2010-07-29T08:01:00.000-05:00

When was the last time you saw a Spitfire in a hot rod? Never? Until now.

Bug's Eye View

2010-07-29T07:58:00.000-05:00

Here's a bug's eye view of my coupe, taken at Goodguy's Indy.

Sycamore Car Show

2010-07-26T07:22:00.004-05:00

Good times at the Sycamore Car show yesterday. Lots of cool cars, great weather and at the Top 100 Award Ceremony, the F-100 placed in the top 50! Thanks to "Truckdude" for the pic.

Vette 327

2010-07-26T07:20:00.001-05:00

This week's Motor Monday is a 1963 Corvette 327 that resides in "Desire", the '37 Ford coupe project.

Swap Meet!

2010-07-22T07:25:00.000-05:00

Don't forget that the Summer Garage Days is coming up on August 15!

Back Seat Betty Playboy Centerfold

2010-07-21T21:30:00.002-05:00

Here's a pic from the Mopars at the Playboy Mansion, with none other than Back Seat Betty. We're guessing she was probably the most naughty girl there.

Shoebox Mags

2010-07-21T21:22:00.002-05:00

Here's an older pic of Shoebox Mags in my coupe, circa '06, in her pre-Miss Hop Up days. These days, you can catch her performing with The Honeybees.

Oxygen

2010-07-21T07:08:00.003-05:00

Naturally we love WWII aircraft. Here is an Oxygen tank from a B-17 or a B-24 (they used the same tanks) patiently waiting to be used in a hot rod project. Until then, it looks cool hanging around. We've seen quite a few pop up lately converted after the war into portable air tanks for hot rods, or even as air compressors. Pretty neat.

Follow us on Facebook

2010-07-20T08:19:00.000-05:00

Join us on Facebook! Tell your friends!

Holes

2010-07-20T07:07:00.001-05:00

Here is a sneak peak at the Frame on the Atomic Bombshell.

Rocket

2010-07-19T07:51:00.001-05:00

Our Motor Monday photo this week is the venerable Rocket! This one resides in a '34 sedan that Rocket Ryan is building... naturally.

Big Daddy

2010-07-14T07:57:00.001-05:00

Check out this Edelbrock X-1 manifold which currently resides on the Hot Rod With No Name, signed by Don Garlits.

Motor Monday

2010-07-13T08:05:00.003-05:00

Here's our first entry in the Motor Monday series. It may not be every week, but let's give it a try. First up is the 454 that resides in the '55 GMC project. When was the last time you saw an Offy crossram?

We have gas.

2010-07-09T07:31:00.000-05:00

Front rollers for the '55 gasser we are currently building.

Atomic Bombshell

2010-07-08T06:48:00.001-05:00

The Bombshell's cab waits patiently for her nearly completed frame...

Reading Material

2010-07-07T08:02:00.000-05:00

Everyone KNOWS that bathrooms and reading material go hand in hand... so here is a pic of ours.

New Victim

2010-07-06T21:11:00.001-05:00

Seems like trucks are more popular than ever. Here's is out latest victim, which will be FE powered!

Gallery updated

2010-07-06T21:07:00.003-05:00

We've added the '55 Ford F-100 to our gallery page. Check it out!

Eyes On Design in Detroit

2010-07-06T21:00:00.002-05:00

We took the "Black Pearl" F-100 to the prestigious Eyes On Design show at the Edsel Ford Estate. The show is invite only, and the cars on display are always fantastic. So we were stoked to get our 3rd invite to this show. And what happened to park next to us? A '55 T-bird custom built in '55! Wow!!

New Shirts

2010-06-10T14:04:00.003-05:00

We have several new colors on our shop logo tshirts for men and women available now, for those times when as much as you want to wear black... it just isn't meant to be. :)

And here's our new American Built Hot Rods shirt featuring the "Hot Rod with No Name". We're all proud Americans right? Show off that you're a proud American HOT RODDER!

On the Cover!

2010-06-10T13:51:00.003-05:00

Check out the new cover of Traditional Rod and Kulture! It's Tangerine Scream!

Spring Garage Days Swap Meet

2010-04-07T07:45:00.002-05:00

Don't forget our swap meet coming up on April 25. Only $5 per spot. In the past we've had coupe bodies, roadster bodies, tons of speed parts, and some rare stuff that I know at least one person is sorry they didn't show up just a little bit earlier last time! Don't miss it. If you're not vending, it's a great reason to drive your car on a sunday and find something you can't live without.

Fix your rust!

2010-04-07T07:41:00.002-05:00

We had a great turn out for the Hot Rod 101 sheet metal class and it seems like everyone was pleased and picked up a thing or two. Don't forget our next class on April 18, Plumbing for Dummies.

Hagerty Insurance!

2010-03-23T15:51:00.004-05:00

We are proud to announce that Hot Rod Chassis and Cycle are now the preferred Chicagoland Hot Rod Repair Facility of Hagerty Insurance. Hot Rods are built to be driven, and occasionally some idiot is destined to ruin your day. Luckily folks at Hagerty understand that. And I personally have used them on all of our family's cars and have been more than happy with the service.

Chicago World of Wheels

2010-03-15T15:33:00.002-05:00

We had a great time at the new and improved World of Wheels in Chicago. In the words of DW, "McCormick Place can suck it." Well, it sounds like something she would say anyway, and we fully agree. And we took we earned some hardware for our customers too. Tangerine Scream won best altered Pick up and the F-100 won Best in Class, and the Classic Truck Magazine pick. How cool is that?

March Tire Sale

2010-03-15T15:30:00.002-05:00

Spring is coming, so now is the time to save on Coker Tires! Save 10% on Firestones, Coker Classics, etc. And buy a full set of (4) tires, and receive a FREE "Radials are for Old Men and Little Girls" Tshirt!

Chicago World of Wheels

2010-03-05T20:56:00.001-06:00

If you're heading over to the Chicago World of Wheels over at the new location in Rosemont, keep an eye out for Tangerine Scream and also the F-100 Super Marauder. Stop by and say hi!