Tabla de contenidos para Volume 6, Issue 62 - November 2025 en Modern Rodding

Scott Movic of Jupiter, Florida, had his own vision for a 1932 Ford roadster. To realize this, he collaborated with Chris Clark of Ace Fabrication (who handled building, fabricating, wiring, plumbing, and assembly) and Eric Brockmeyer to bring his ideas to paper. Tracy Weaver of Recovery Room Interiors was responsible for the stitchwork, while Tony Curry and Chance Taylor, both from Show Me Rod & Custom, managed the bodywork and paint. To blend the “old with the new,” the team agreed on using a mix of Cerakote, chrome, and powdercoating. Scott was on the lookout for a 1932 Ford highboy roadster and saw one on OpposingCylinders.com, which eventually led him to Chris Clark of Ace Fabrication who had the Deuce for sale. Unfortunately, or possibly for the better, the highboy…

After 35 years of building custom, one-of-a-kind rides, Rick Plush of Haysville, Kansas, isn’t new to the craft, but he’s always eager for the next challenge. With a résumé that includes a 1966 Chevy Nova, a 1970 Chevelle, a 1941 Willys, and a 1969 Camaro, Rick’s projects have consistently showcased craftsmanship and personal growth. When it was time for his next build, he chose something classic with a touch of practicality: a 1962 Chevy Impala. But make no mistake, this wasn’t going to be just a pretty cruiser. Rick envisioned a full-blown custom build that preserved the Impala’s original lines while providing a solid foundation, top-tier performance, and subtle, modern comforts for long hauls to car shows and cruises. The project began with fabrication master Don Kreger of Elk River,…

Goodguys Columbus New Product Winners & Individual Awards This year’s Goodguys 27th Summit Racing Nationals Presented by PPG marked the first of what we hope are many occasions featuring the new products showcase winners sponsored by In The Garage Media Inc., under the banners of Modern Rodding, Classic Truck Performance, and All Chevy Performance. This year’s winners come from a variety of categories that represent the many components involved in building a hot rod. So, it would be wise to examine the winners closely, as many of the products shown might be exactly what you need to complete your project. Besides the new product awards, In The Garage Media distributed individual awards. These custom-made plaques were presented to individuals for their respective hot rods representing the corresponding brands. Oops! The…

We confess, we will always love bare bones, wind-in-your-face, traditional hot rods—we’re even partial to those with a rough edge or two. On the other hand, there is something to be said for a refined modern rod with some of the accessories we’ve become accustomed to in contemporary cars. It’s those miscellaneous items that our fearless leader, Editor Brennan, refers to as “tchotchkes.” Many of the “add-on” accessories we find appealing are electrically operated. They may be as simple as courtesy lights that make it easier to find your keys at night, or as high-tech as multi-function GPS systems to help you navigate to wherever you want to go. Most of these cool electrical items can be easily added to an existing wiring harness—it’s especially easy with an aftermarket wiring…

The range of colors for custom car paint expanded in 1960 with the introduction of metalflake to the public. The late 1950s and early 1960s experienced a renaissance with the popularity of Candy Apple Red and pearlescent white, soon followed by a variety of sparkling metalflake colors. The story of metalflake’s origins begins in 1957 when the Dow Chemical Company acquired the Dobeckmun Company, making Dobeckmun a division of Dow Chemical. Dobeckmun, short for Dolan, Becker, and Munson, was a major manufacturer of cellophane and foil packaging before being acquired by Dow. In early 1959, automotive designer Stefan Boran discovered a new product Dobeckmun produced by cutting aluminum foil into microscopic squares and trademarked it as metalflake, which could be produced in large quantities at low cost. Boran recognized the…

We’re counting down to the Grand National Roadster Show (GNRS), and we thought it would be fun to look back at the cars built during the event. Yes, the GNRS is the original “Build a Hot Rod in a Day/Days/Week” show. Over the years, a variety of cars—from T-buckets and roadsters to Camaros—have been assembled from the ground up at the GNRS, giving the crowd a behind-the-scenes look, so to speak, at what it takes to build (at least assemble) a hot rod. It’s exciting to watch hot rodders apply their craftsmanship and drive out with what they brought in. While many cars have been part of this tradition, one remains a frequent favorite, the 1932 Ford roadster that belonged to its original owner, Jack Stratton, back in the day.…

If you listen to Dave Hooker from Arizona, you read the benefit of two stories in one: first, a compelling human-interest story, and second, the fulfillment of a long-held dream—his 1929 Ford highboy roadster. Dave starts by telling us how it all began. “It all started in the early 2000s when my wife and I had been longtime attendees at the Goodguys car shows in Washington, making our yearly trips to the Goodguys West Coast Nationals and Pleasanton, California. After returning home one year, we decided we wanted to be part of the sport. “It all started with a feature article in Street Rodder magazine in February 2006. That was the car—what I was determined to build. My goal was to make it even better.” (FYI: Having some history with…

In the world of custom Mercs, it isn’t unusual to find a 1949-51 coupe as a mild or full custom. However, finding a custom 1953 Mercury Monterey, while not unusual, surely doesn’t receive the notoriety of its earlier “cousin.” To make this dream come true, Kris Kroll of Full Circle Fabrication and Kraftsman Autoworks pooled their talents to create this beautiful custom. But as you’ll see, here is one Mercury Monterey that is as stunning a custom as you’ll ever find, regardless of the year. Back in 2007, a spark ignited in Kris Kroll’s heart as he laid eyes on a 1953 Mercury Monterey, owned by a friend in Nevada. After years of admiration, the day finally came when his friend decided to sell the car. Without hesitation, Kris made…