Where were you in '79?

Arthur Cunningham's 1979 Cutlass

Watch yourselves now, I'd hate to see any one get 'Cut', with this sharp 1979 Oldsmobile Cutty.

We at dirt rodder don't ask much, so please do us (and really yourself) a favor, and press play on this video before reading further and checking out the pics.


Are the heavy metal sounds of Saxson filling your ears? Terrific- let's begin.

Arthur wanted this car to be a no bullshit, down and dirty dirt rod. We feel the spec sheet should read the same way. I mean hey- if you're livin' the dirt rodder lifestyle, you know that those Jensen 6x9's aren't going to put themselves above the backseat- you've got shit to do!

Short and sweet, and in the owner's words (and typing!):

• it's a 79 cutlass
• has 307 4bb 4 speed auto swap (no need for a 350!-DR)

• 3.73 gears
• oil change every 2500 miles
• vary little rust on the car u can see the rust spot in the picture
• 4 inch cowl hood I took it off because I was going to get a 5 inch one
• has all new tires pulse an extra 2 new tires has diamond racing rims on the back with drag slicks

•car has custom interior done in the 80s 10 inch subs (fuck yes it does!-DR)

• no radio because it was stolen by someone trunk lock is also broke when they tried to steal the subs
• car runs real good needs a brake pad though
• gets about 18 mpg highway witch is pretty good for what it is any other questions just let me know


Happy Motoring! -DR

Much like fine wine, this 31-year-old Camaro has only gotten better with age.

Joseph Rangel (or the Rangler, as he prefers) has built the classic Dirt Rod. The build sheet reads like a check list of all things awesome: Tired small block? Check. Chrome Valve Covers? Check. Terrible faded paint? Check. Side pipes? Let’s get serious…
This little fist shaker is as dirt rod as it gets, as you’ll be able to see from the “the Rangler’s” videos. So sit back, crank up some White Snake, crack an O.E. (or Miller Lite if you're a front wiper), and enjoy… oh and one more thing: The heavy breathing in the video? Well, I challenge anyone to get so close to such a prime dirt rod specimen, and not breath harder.
Happy Motoring….


“Man, it took me like 6 months to save up from recycling my Olde English cans for those side pipes. But shit, the fuckers sound good.”-the Rangler

Chip's 2003 TRIKE

3 wheels.
2dudes.
what?

Chevy Vans - Doing burnouts

Vannin. Dirt Rodding.
Fuck, yes.

HIGHLY modified 1991 Honda Civic DX

1991 Honda Civic DX - Dwight Winthrow Keeps it clean

Often times, money gets a little tight for even the die-hard custom car enthusiast. If budget weren’t an option, just imagine some of the dirt rods that could be built. Can you picture some?? Just imagine, the body painted in the same color primer, or being able to buy those slapper bars new, instead of at a swap meet, or picture not only chrome valve covers, but a chromed out alternator, and all 8 plug wires being the same brand! Yep, that sure would be sweet. Now back to reality- Dwight Winthrow’s 1991 Honda Civic DX. Some of DR’s faithful readers may not care much for all of the innovation and technology that goes into today’s top custom imports, but everyone can appreciate the hardwork and customizing that Dwight has put into this sweet little ride.
Dwight first bought the car used, but it didn’t stay ‘stock’ for very long at all. After the motor just got “broke in” (192,143 miles) Dwight thought he should add some parts for speed. When it comes to go fast parts for any civic, the larger the exhaust the better, and Dwight’s ‘91 is no exception. After making his car go faster, he needed it to look faster, too. Some custom body mods, custom paint, and a mock NOS bottle, mission accomplished!

Unless you look really close, you can barely tell certain pieces of the car are ‘homemade’.


“I made a lot of the fairings and wings myself”, Dwight explains. “After spending almost my entire Taco Bell pay check on FUBU clothing and hair dye, I barely had enough money left for this visor.”
Well Dwight, we’ve all been there, which is why Dirt Rodder wanted to give you the props that you damn well deserve. The best thing about this car, is that it doesn’t look any more hideous, and it goes just as fast as other people’s cars that have spent literally thousands more.

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Welcome Bros!

Welcome to Dirt Rodder Ezine…

Grab a tall of your favorite domestic beer, put it between your legs, and then buckle up (hey, safety first!) because you’re about to embark on a fantastic journey. An adventure of sorts, bringing you closer to understanding the Dirt Rodder life style.
As always, I sincerely hope you have as much fun reading it, as I do compiling it.