Buick Hot Rod Automatic Transmissions

This resource contains a transmission pan shape ID chart and other tips to help with identifying GM transmissions.

Dive into some of the history and unique differences between Ford and Chevy spindles for solid front axles and what will perform best on your hot rod.

When it comes to a traditional style build on an early hot rod it just has to be rolling on a solid front axle of some sort. In this buyer's guide we take you through I-beam and round tube solid axles, spindle choices, radius rod needs, and more.

Learn about the functionality of key parts in a hot rod air conditioning system for install or diagnosing issues. We cover the condenser, compressor and more.

From the Model A coupe body to the dropped axle and chrome OEM wheels. This car project is a basic, but cool traditional hot rod. Comparable to the American Graffiti coupe. Read more on how to start planning your hot rod car build.

This year's Hot Rod Power Tour spanned 5 days across 5 cities from Tennessee to Indiana and we rode along with one of the craziest vintage Mail Trucks you can imagine!

Cowl steering is a racecar-inspired steering configuration for your hot rod that can solve a lot of problems. Here's how to do it.

This or that: stripped down for speed or low and slow in a slick custom?

Like many of you, our New Year's resolutions often involve car projects. Jess Gasper tells us about a hot rod roadster project that followed her home and is going to keep her busy in the year ahead!

Tim talks about the process of upgrading the factory hubs on his 1929 Roadster project with new manufacture units courtesy of Speedway Motors.