Hot Rods, Rat Rods, DIY Custom Cars & Trucks ~ Roadkill Customs

Budget Ford 460 Big Block Engine Build

Builds and Examples

June 14, 2019

The team sets out to build a classic Ford 460 Big Block on a rock bottom budget. The Ford 460 engine build starts out with a junkyard 385. [More…]

The Field of Rusty Dreams ~ A Secret Junkyard Stash

Lifestyle

June 10, 2019

In the past, you could drive through any town in America and find the local junkyard for pulling parts for your hot rod. [More…]

1959 Cadillac Coupe DeVille Redesign ~ Modernizing an American Classic

Ideas

June 8, 2019

The 1959 Cadillac Coupe DeVille built today… What would it look like? The SketchMonkey redesigns the ’59 Coupe DeVille and turns it into a car of today. [More…]

Tech Talk ~ Early Ford Drum Brake Options

Products & Reviews

June 5, 2019

Early Ford Drum Brake Options Bendix Style Brakes for 1937-48 Ford Spindles, 12 x 2 Inch (91065420) http://bit.ly/2996O9R Bendix Style Brakes for 1937-48 Ford Spindles, 12 x 1-3/4 Inch (91065410) http://bit.ly/28YhiuR Bendix Style Emergency Brakes [More…]

How To Draw ANY Car In 3 Simple Steps

How To & DIY

June 4, 2019

TheSketchMonkey shows you how to draw any car you want using just 3 simple steps. Try it. [More…]

How To Epoxy Coat a Garage Floor

June 14, 2019

Kevin O’Connor assists epoxy-coating expert Doug Fasching in creating a good-looking, hardwearing, stain-resistant garage floor. [More…]

Custom Paint and Vinyl Wrap Ideas

May 29, 2019

Quantum Tech HD compiled this collection of unique paint and vinyl wrap effects that are on another level. [More…]

Get The Right Transmission For Your Project

May 23, 2019

Stacy David gives great tips on choosing the right transmission and parts for your project, with the help of American PowerTrain. [More…]

1948 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup Truck Build

June 15, 2019

This cleanly executed RestoMod 1948 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup Truck was built by the Roadster Shop of Mundelein, Illinois. [More…]

Budget Ford 460 Big Block Engine Build

June 14, 2019

The team sets out to build a classic Ford 460 Big Block on a rock bottom budget. The Ford 460 engine build starts out with a junkyard 385. [More…]

1968 Dodge Dart HEMI RestoMod Build

June 14, 2019

Fast Freddie’s Rod Shop from Wisconsin built the ultimate HEMI Dodge Dart in a 4,000-hour project. [More…]

1933 Ford Roadster ~ Steampunk Hot Rod

June 16, 2019

Some art hauls ass. Mike Musto gets up close and personal with a 1933 Ford Roadster that started out as a Factory Five replica. [More…]

1965 Chevrolet Corvair Monza ~ Handed Down and Modified

June 10, 2019

Petrolicious caught up with Christopher Mejia and his favorite Chevrolet Corvair Monza out of a collection that’s 25 cars strong. [More…]

This 1963 Corvette Destroys Super Cars!

June 6, 2019

This 1963 Corvette Destroys Super Cars! In this episode, we test out Superformance’s 1963 Corvette Grand Sport! It is insane. [More…]

Tech Talk ~ Early Ford Drum Brake Options

June 5, 2019

Will WD-40 Work as Engine Oil?

May 23, 2019

Project Farm tests to determine if off-the-shelf WD-40 is a suitable substitute for motor oil in a small engine. [More…]

1969 Chevrolet Camaro Buyer’s Guide

May 11, 2019

If you’re looking to find a Chevy Camaro of your own, Stefan Lombard talks you through the ins and outs of these cars. [More…]

LA Roadsters Show 2019 ~ Roadsters and Swap Meet Highlights

June 17, 2019

Over four hundred roadsters participated in the 55th Annual LA Roadsters Show at the Fairplex in Pomona, California on Fathers Day. [More…]

Beatersville Car and Bike Show 2019

May 27, 2019

Take in the 2019 Beatersville Car and Bike Show in the Warehouse District of Louisville on Memorial Day Weekend. [More…]

Born to Kill Tires ~ 1977 Blown LS Austin Mini

May 15, 2019

Dario Gaiga brought his 1977 Austin Mini built to annihilate tires to the Cleetus and Cars event at LS Fest West 2019. [More…]

How To Weld Rusty Material

December 19, 2018

Today we’re showing you how to use a cellulose stick rod to weld through the thickest rust we could find. [More…]

Tinting Windows – DIY Tips and Secrets

October 15, 2017

Looking to tint your own windows? Window tinting is a relatively difficult endeavor, but with patience and proper coaching, you can achieve your desired results – DIY Tips and Secrets. [More…]

How To Clone Vintage Knobs

January 24, 2019

Cloning Vintage Knobs – perfect for copying vintage knobs, classic car radio knobs, automotive dash knobs and switches and more. [More…]

Ford F-100 5 Speed Transmission Swap on Budget

Ford F-100 T5 5 Speed Transmission Swap on Budget

November 7, 2018

An inexpensive and reliable solution to swap a 5 Speed Transmission into a Ford F-100 on a Budget. Parts List Included. [More…]

Synthetic Lubricants Explained

October 12, 2017

All of us have seen countless ads telling us to change our engine oil every 3000 miles. But what are we to believe? Or more relevant, what is right for you? This article has the facts about synthetic oils, petroleum based oils, and additives so that you can make an informed decision about what is right for your cars. [More…]

How To Swap Out a Lock Cylinder

February 17, 2019

You score a junkyard tilt steering column, but of course, the keys are missing. Here’s how to swap out the lock cylinder. [More…]

Hot Rods, Rat Rods, DIY Custom Cars & Trucks

Budget Ford 460 Big Block Engine Build

The Field of Rusty Dreams ~ A Secret Junkyard Stash

1959 Cadillac Coupe DeVille Redesign ~ Modernizing an American Classic

Tech Talk ~ Early Ford Drum Brake Options

How To Draw ANY Car In 3 Simple Steps

DIY Projects and Customizations

How To Epoxy Coat a Garage Floor

Custom Paint and Vinyl Wrap Ideas

Get The Right Transmission For Your Project

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1948 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup Truck Build

Budget Ford 460 Big Block Engine Build

1968 Dodge Dart HEMI RestoMod Build

Roadkillers and Radical Rides

1933 Ford Roadster ~ Steampunk Hot Rod

1965 Chevrolet Corvair Monza ~ Handed Down and Modified

This 1963 Corvette Destroys Super Cars!

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Tech Talk ~ Early Ford Drum Brake Options

Will WD-40 Work as Engine Oil?

1969 Chevrolet Camaro Buyer’s Guide

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LA Roadsters Show 2019 ~ Roadsters and Swap Meet Highlights

Beatersville Car and Bike Show 2019

Born to Kill Tires ~ 1977 Blown LS Austin Mini

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