Rod Shops
There’s a lot more to owning and running a rod shop than working on cars. This section focuses on how to run a business, offering tips and examples from business experts as well as fellow rod shop owners. It also covers the latest innovations in the industry— from cool cars to shop tools.
Featured Vehicle: Resurrecting Gene Winfield’s ‘Bronze Coated Beauty’
The team at Hatfield Restorations tells the story of how it restored a beat-up old 1935 Ford pickup collecting dust in an Oregon barn that was once the original work truck of a hot rodding legend in this article from August.
Top Builders Participate in Charity Pinewood Drag Races
Many of the industry’s top builders participated in the SEMA Cares Pinewood Drag Races, held last week in Long Beach, California, to support children’s charities.
Is Your Business Prepared For a Natural Disaster?
Whether you live in an area prone to hurricanes, tornados, floods or earthquakes, there are steps you can take now to ensure your business survives a disaster. Here, shop owners who have rebuilt their businesses after a natural disaster provide tips on how you can prepare your business for one of these disasters.
Editor’s Corner: Benefiting From Someone Else’s Hard-Learned Lessons
HRR Managing Editor Devlin Smith visited Schraders Speed & Style in Azusa, California, and spoke with owner Mike Abssy about how he learns from other business owners, even those outside the hot rod and restoration industry.
Featured Vehicle: ‘Great 8′ 1962 Corvette Convertible
John Martin and his team at Johnny’s Auto Trim brought home a coveted “Great 8″ award from the 2011 Detroit Autorama for this sleek and smooth 1962 Corvette. The build, which took over 10,000 hours to complete, was quite an undertaking for Martin’s young team.
What to Pay Attention to When Doing Modern Engine Swaps
The team at Modern Muscle, a hot rod shop located in Oswego, Illinois, compiled this helpful list of the top 10 things people commonly forget or underestimate when doing a late-model engine swap, including wiring, steering and torque converters.
Restorer Profile: A Look Inside Johnny’s Auto Trim
Thanks to the national attention an award-winning build has brought to John Martin‘s Colorado-based trim and custom shop, he now must decide if he can, or even wants to, take the business to the next level.
Study Finds That Yellow Page Ads Are Still Effective
Despite the fact that many small business owners are focusing their local marketing efforts online, new research reported by BusinessNewsDaily says that consumers are still using Yellow Pages to find local businesses.
1932 Ford Three-Window Named Goodguys 2011 Street Rod of the Year
An original steel 1932 Ford three-window coupe built by Dave Lane of Fastlane Rod Shop was named the Goodguys 2011 Street Rod of the Year last weekend at the PPG Nationals in Columbus, Ohio. This marks the third time a car built by Lane has won the prestigious award.
Top Builders Show off Their Work at 2011 PPG Nationals
For 14 years, the hot rodding community has gathered in Columbus, Ohio, for the annual Goodguys PPG Nationals. Last weekend, builders from all over the country came to the Ohio Expo Center to show off their latest projects, sell product, and meet with new and existing customers.
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