"It ain't a hot rod until it's got a bunch of louvers in it," or so says Editor Brian Brennan. He should know; Hot Rods by Dean recently built him a sharp A-bone on Deuce 'rails, and even though many ...

Hot rods aren't often criticized for having too many louvers. Besides adding a measure of period-appropriate image to a vehicle's appearance, they're also functional as they provide an escape for hot ...

Some came from the factory to help the engine compartment breathe. Others were meticulously stamped into panels by hot rodders looking for a custom look. Still others originated as aftermarket ...