Preparing an original steel-bodied hot rod for paint is a big job. If it served time as a jalopy racer, as my '32 five-window did, it's going to be an even bigger job. Once I had the old Ford body ...

We've all heard the phrase "Champaign tastes on a beer budget", well it's almost like that phrase was coined with hot rodders in mind. It especially applies to show quality paintjobs and hiring a shop ...