Dodge Hot Rod Hardware

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.

Tim M. continues his quest to breathe life into a tired old 241 Dodge baby Hemi. This round, Tim dives into giving the 241 an electrifying makeover, courtesy of a Pertonix electronic ignition system, all cleverly hidden inside existing hardware.

We talk to Tim Matthews, curator of the Speedway Motors Museum of American Speed, about his Model A project, the museum, and what it’s like to drive Dick Landy’s altered wheelbase Dodge.

Speedway Motors did the 2023 Hot Rod Power Tour, and we're back with some stories and photos from one amazing adventure

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

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

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.

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

Tim Matthews has been working on his hemi powered hot rod roadster for a long time, and just recently got to drive it for the first time. Check it out!

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.