Stock Ford rods were used in all phases of development, but for the all-out Stage Three engine, they were shotpeened, Magnafluxed, polished, sized and drilled for pin oiling (left).

Chuck Mildren Gives His Pinto Some Beans By Making This Old/New Switcheroo Originally published in the October 1980 issue of Hot Rod magazine ...

Another example of the influence Ford has on the hot rod segment of the custom industry, this 1932 Ford is selling for almost $90k ...

The 1932 Ford McMullen Roadster became an icon when it appeared on the cover of Hot Rod Magazine in 1963.

Me & My Car: 1931 Ford Model A in Dublin a masterpiece hot rod About $45K in customization by current owner followed previous one’s work having it painted, ‘chopped’ and ‘channeled’ ...