SPECIAL REPORTS • ROD & CUSTOM SHOW Highlights of major award winners in Milwaukee show. • VW CRAZE BIGGER THAN EVER Bolt-on custom and speed accessories a plenty available. (Volkswagen) OFF-ROAD ROUNDUP Pictorial look at vehicles, equipment and events.
CUSTOMIZING AND ENGINEERING • BUILDING FORD'S 390 ENGINE For strip or street rodders. • NEW SUEDE TOP FOR YOUR CAR How to dress up your car with a new method. • ENGINE SWAP: CADILLAC INTO A CHEVY PICKUP Chevy trucks '55 and later are ideal for engine swaps. (Chevrolet) • LOW BUDGET SPOILER How to install a neat looking spoiler for as little as $12. • SIDEWINDERS 'Let it all hang out' theme for bolt-on side exhaust kit. • CUSTOMIZING IN SAN DIEGO It's alive and well - thanks to Grato's House of Color. • PONY CAR TAILLIGHT LENS KIT Easy bolt-on installation for Camaros, Firebirds, Mustangs.
CUSTOMS, RODS, SUPER CARS, FUNNY CARS • BOSSA NOVA CAMARO Chevy 427 engine with 6-71 blower powers this S/XS runner. • BEAR-A-CUDA AHRA titleholder runds 7.69 ET and 195 mph. • REBEL ROWSER One of the quickest rebels in the West. CHAMPION CHEVROLETS Texas racer runs three great stock cars. • QUICK-MOVING DART Charley Allen's car makes funny cars here to stay. • IT'S A VW BMW A VW engine is installed in a motorcycle. • JAVELINS, AMX SWING FOR AM American Motors is seeing results in the high-performance race. • SUPER FUNNY CAR beauty and speed in a Dodge Charger with a 426 hemi. • CHAMPION CHRYSLER Rare customized Chrysler has won five car show titles. • WORLD'S MOST IMPORTANT CUSTOM CAR Custom Lincoln Continental used by President of US. • FAR OUT HOT RODS Highly imaginative theme in these customized cars. • FAST FUNNY Funny car cracks the 200 mph barrier! • MINI STEAMLINER It runs as much as 150 mph and it's powered by an outboard motor. • CARTOON CHARACTER CAR PROMOTES SAFETY Alvin's Acorn styled by George Barris. • PICTORIAL PARADE Odds, ends and trends in rod, custom, racing fields.