Chevy DJ 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.

Learn about or re-live the story of Jim Matthews. He touched many lives in the racing world before he died doing what he loved--racing.

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.

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

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.

If you had to pick only one-is it a hot rod or a muscle car?

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

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

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

Hot rod moms work hard to keep traditions alive.