Modern Rodding is dedicated to early and late hot rodes - from Model Ts to GTOs and everything in-between. It features the latest in custom builds, technical articles, new products, and special features.
When the doors are closed and locked, when the lights are turned off, and the A/C is shut down, it is time for most Americans to go home. It’s time for dinner, afterschool sports, or maybe you can squeeze in a few hours to work on your project. Not so for your favorite “magazine guy.” For a “magazine guy” that’s when our work really begins. For Pat Ganahl and others like him we understand there are the demands of the daytime portion of our job. After the sun goes down there are other demands. It’s now we would wander over to a local rodder’s garage and gather photos while swallowing a piece of pizza–in two bites. Or during these afterhour missions we would visit the local hot rod shop so…
Steele Rubber Products Named NSRA Manufacturer of the Year Steele Rubber Products has been named Manufacturer of the Year by the National Street Rod Association (NSRA) at this year’s Street Rod Nationals in Louisville, Kentucky. Steele Rubber Products representative Eddie Lail accepted the award on behalf of the company at the NSRA award ceremony on August 5. “I appreciate everything that everyone has done for us,” Lail, new products manager at Steele Rubber Products, said. “I appreciate all of our employees who have worked hard to make our parts the way our customers want it, and I want to thank the NSRA for this award.” Steele Rubber Products is a family owned business and a well-known name in the automotive restoration industry. For more than 60 years Steele Rubber has…
1. TIGHT GRIP These compression-style hose clamps provide five times the clamping force of a traditional worm gear clamp and apply that force evenly around the circumference of the hose without deforming. A hex bolt secures the clamp to the hose with little chance of popping off. These features make the clamps a great choice for silicone tubes and couplers used for custom cold-air intake and cooling systems. Granatelli Billet Aluminum Hose Clamps are available in 83 precise size ranges, so finding the right size is a snap. They’re available in your choice of polished or black, red, blue, and gold anodized finishes. For more info, check out by Summit Racing Equipment calling (800) 230-3030 or visit summitracing.com. 2. RUBBER BOOTIES Designed for an age-old problem, JJ’s Rods & E-Z…
The Ford roadster pickup, whether it be a Model T, Model A, or a Deuce, has a noted hot rod history. As such, it’s no wonder why the ’32 Ford highboy roadster pickup belonging to David Kennedy of Tennessee strikes such a cord. Additionally, it is also one of the three original Brookville Roadster RPUs and an amazing example of what can be done in our modern times. Roadster pickups have been part of the hot rod scene for decades and one can only imagine that with David’s Deuce this legacy will continue. If his name rings a bell, it should, as he is the David Kennedy of Kennedy’s Hot Rod Shop. Building cool rides comes as second nature to he and his staff, which is important as it was…
Mike Green has many interests in life; now that he is retired, he has time to pursue two of his favorites: early customs and baseball. His garage currently holds a ’50 Merc Fordor, and while he has enjoyed this early custom, he always wanted a Tudor version of the classic custom. He is also the assistant coach for the Fairview High School varsity baseball team in his hometown of Fairview, Pennsylvania. With visions of timeless customs rolling in his head he turned to Tavis Highlander to collaborate on the design of a ’50 Mercury Tudor. In Mike’s words: “I wanted to build a custom with some features no one has seen before, while still paying homage to all the things that have been done by all the talented customizers from…
We all remember the first hot rod that grabbed our attention. For some it was a ’32 Ford, but for many of us it was a Tri-Five Chevy with a radical cam, uncapped headers, and cheater slicks. Back then you had to sacrifice comfort in the name of speed, and that compromise could be extreme at times. Lucky for us, the modern age of hot rodding has transcended the obstacles that we once faced while still being able to pay homage to the glory days. A perfect example of this concept is the 2022 Golden Star Classic Auto Parts Giveaway Car, a ’55 Chevy built by Woody’s Hot Rodz. This car’s specific purpose is to go home with a lucky individual who registered a car at the 2022 Danchuk Tri-Five…
