Ford Hot Rod Engine Parts

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

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

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.

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.

Check out Eric's wicket '34 3-window! It's chopped, channeled, and powered by a rowdy blown big block.

Speedway's own Jess MacKichan ran her hot rod '33 Ford up the mountain at this year's Hot Rod Hill Climb in Colorado! Here's her report, along with some great photography that will make you wish you had been there!

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.

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.