Hot Rod TV

Traditional hot rodding is back in a big way, and among the scene's biggest players are members of the Burbank Choppers. For over 15 years they have been living and promoting traditional hot rod and custom philosophy.

Robert Solarzano's vision is to build his dream car unlike any other. So he came to Steve Strope, a builder known for updating muscle cars and street machines with his own unique styling.

Troy Ladd's fascination with cars begun as a kid in Orange County and soon his passion grew and he was ready to make the move.

Hot Rod TV gets an inside look as we follow the international panel of judges and industry experts as they spend nearly two days judging and deliberating to determine which worthy ride will win the prestigious Shine Award.

As a young man growing up in El Monte, California, Pete Chapouris started cruising the boulevards as a young hot rodder in 1955.

As a young man growing up in El Monte, California, Pete Chapouris started cruising the boulevards as a young hot rodder in 1955.

It all began in 1963 when a group of small manufacturers who were suppliers of performance equipment for early hot rods organized a fledgling industry that eventually became "Specialty Equipment Market Association."

Tom Fry has always wanted to find the car he had in high school -- a 1960 Ford Starliner. So he teamed up with BS Industries' Bodie Stroud to find and build his dream car. They found it alright!

It's everything Flatheads. Hot Rod TV visits three special shops and spends time with some Hot Rod flathead lovers.

Tom Fry has always wanted to find the car he had in high school--a 1960 Ford Starliner. So he teamed up with BS Industries' Bodie Stroud to find and build his dream car. They found it alright.

What do you get when you put together an all-star team of hot rodders and car builders, give them a 1933 Roadster in pieces, and three days to put it all together and running for a live audience? A 72-hour hot rod thrash party!