It seems most enthusiasts have strong ideas about what constitutes a street rod, how they should be built, and what they must be equipped with. Of course, for some of us, it's the details that set one ...

Austin Parker is a dyed-in-the-wool car guy. His first car was a mildly customized '57 Chevy--that didn't last long. In 1964, he traded it in for a '40 Ford coupe that he still owns. He's been having ...