Part 4: HOT ROD's 40th anniversary coverage from the January 1988 issue tells the story of the 1970s, where the only constant was change.
Part 4: HOT ROD's 40th anniversary coverage from the January 1988 issue tells the story of the 1970s, where the only constant was change.HOT ROD continued to maintain a high profile throughout the '70s by inspiring the sport, rather than just reporting on it. A total of six editors carved and sculptured the appearance and involvement of HOT ROD in this decade. Don Evans was a carry-over shoe-in from the previous decade until he relinquished his position to A.B. Shuman.
Who could forget the Blue Flame, the American Gas Association-sponsored rocket car that broke the land speed record at 622.407 mph? The February '71 issue of HOT ROD carried the full story of Gary Gabelich's attempt staged on the Bonneville salt flats. The early '70s were the scene of a graphics free-for-all. It seems as if a number of rodders went off the deep end in their quest for a unique car. The owner of this A-bone finished off his masterpiece with a classic upholstery job.is a classic in hot rodding history. Co-starring in the movie of the same name with actors Martin Sheen and Vic Morrow, the flamed California Kid is perhaps the most well-known of all hot rods to date.
Street Freaks surfaced on the pages of HOT ROD in '74 with a host of weird combinations that commanded attention. Don Dunfied's Willys pickup is a prime example of a street freak, featuring wild paint, a 4-71 blown small-block Chevy, and a 4.88-geared Olds rearend.never caught on and the Camaro became overweight and underpowered. New car availability combined with increasing governmental regulation meant that performance retreated back to the do-it-yourselfer.
The V8 Monza was Chevy's sales tool for rodders who desired higher levels of torque In a smaller package. The most ornate model was the "IMSA replica" ZX-1 Monza Mirage featured in the December '76 issue. Recommended additions to the package Included Chevy's F-41 sport suspension and 305-cid V8 engine.
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