Clayton Machine Works Chevy Hot Rod Parts

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.

This hot rod was built to be driven, and there are some neat tricks and great pieces of history hiding in plain sight!

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.

Hot rod moms work hard to keep traditions alive.

Read about the hardships faced when Tim tried to fire up his 241 Dodge Hemi for his 1929 Ford roadster. Learn his tips for how to persist despite difficulties that will help any hot rodder with their own troubles.

This 1932 Ford hot rod has all the right touches and packs a big block Chevy under the hood!

Tim Matthews has been collecting pieces for this hot rod for a long time. Here's the amazing story in his own words...

That flathead engine pictured on our street rod catalog cover is just one little piece of a pretty mean little Model T hot rod. Check it out.

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.

Look up "hot rod" in the dictionary and you'll see a picture of this car.