Ford Model 18 Lowered Parts

Learn how to ID a Ford 8.8 rear end by tag, width, and code. Compare 8.8 vs 9-inch axles, decode gear ratios, and find which Ford models used them.

Learn how to lower a hot rod by modifying the axles and some history behind early hop ups. This project features a Ford axle with wishbones for a Model A.

How to make a shelf or wall art out of a Ford Model A Grille.

Joe McCollough spends his days working in the Speedway Motors Marketing department, but his nights are spent in the garage, piecing together this Model A hot rod.

It may feel like a daunting task attempting to determine the best leaf spring for your traditional hot rod straight axle build, but our buyer's guide will surely help.

Learn about Model A radiator mounting. Speedway employee Tim is installing a 1932 Ford radiator on his roadster. Follow his step by step installation guide.

Quick change rears have been around since the 1940s and while many are familiar with them, to others they’re a mystery we’ll help explain

Our hot rod expert takes you through his ford I beam axle setup. Follow as he sets up the front end on his split wishbone front suspension Model A.

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

Museum of American Speed announced today their plans to make a coast-to-coast trip from New York to San Francisco in a 1924 Model T Ford to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the ten-millionth Model T Ford.