Ford Hot Rod Dash Panels and Components

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Learn about the defining differences between 1933 and 1934 Fords, including interior and exterior differences.

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.

Tim talks about some of the 1940 Ford dash items we offer.

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.

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