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

Viva Las Vegas 2019 Rockabilly Weekend and Car Show

Car Shows & Events

April 23, 2019

There’s chopped tops, flaked roofs, and miles of pinstriping, so enjoy this massive video to see what you’re missing at Viva Las Vegas 2019. [More…]

How To Determine Engine and Pinion Angle

Automotive Basics

April 17, 2019

Engine and pinion angle are relative to the ground. Most engines are set at 3 degrees, this allows the carburetor to sit level, however… [More…]

How To Build a Car Hauler Truck Bed

Builds and Examples

April 17, 2019

Matt Urch is building a ramp truck car hauler bed for his Ford Transport to ferry cars back and forth to tracks, events, and car shows. [More…]

Patina: How to Create and Preserve

Products & Reviews

April 16, 2019

CarTech® and Kevin Tetz have produced the first book published that cover the many variables involved with creating and preserving patina… [More…]

Carbeques and Hot Rod Grill Idea Gallery

Carbeques and Hot Rod Grill Ideas

Ideas

April 10, 2019

Hot Rod Grill and Carbeque Idea Gallery ~ Grills, Barbecues, Hibachis, Fire Pits and More Built with Car Parts. [More…]

Lowering a Ford F100 For Under $100

April 24, 2019

Lowering a 1971 Ford F100 truck for less than $100.00 out of pocket including flipping the axle, cutting coils and C-Notching the frame. [More…]

DIY Early Ford Tie Rod Tool

April 23, 2019

Matt from Iron Trap Garage crafts a small socket/chisel tool used to loosen the stubborn early Ford wishbone tie rod ends. [More…]

DIY Projects

DIY Duct Tape Door Cards, Visors and Interior Panels

April 23, 2019

It’s durable, easy to apply, and cheap. One of the many colors, patterns, and designs of duct tape just may be your answer. [More…]

The Mach 40 ~ 1969 Mustang Mach 1 Meets 2006 Ford GT

April 23, 2019

The perfect fusion of a 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 and a 2006 Ford GT dubbed The Ford Mach 40 ~ A 5.4L Mid-Engine Build. [More…]

1949 Buick Custom Chop Top Build

April 19, 2019

Got a ’49 Buick – Planned to paint it and drive it. Things got out of hand and the next thing I knew I was building a full custom. [More…]

1971 Ford F100 LS Engine and Suspension Swap ~ Questions Answered

April 18, 2019

Crown Vic Front-End, Mustang Independent Rear-End, LS Engine Swapped 1971 Ford F100 Questions Answered with Part Numbers. [More…]

Hell On Wheels: 1958 Chevy Bel Air Gasser ~ Daddys Thing

April 24, 2019

Sadly, much of our drag racing heritage is fading into the sunset of time due to the passing of legends. It doesn’t help that storied tracks where drag racing put its stamp on America are being destroyed. But all hope is not lost, racing enthusiasts like Ted Beach and his gasser are helping preserve 1320 history. [More…]

Rusty's 1965 Ford F100 and Motorcycle Trailer with 1972 Honda SL350 Motorcycle

Rusty’s 1965 Ford F100 and Trailer with 1972 Honda SL350 Motorcycle

April 23, 2019

An in-depth look at Rusty’s 1965 Ford F100 and matching motorcycle trailer carrying Rusty’s vintage 1972 Honda SL350 motorcycle. [More…]

Kurt McCormick’s Legendary Lead Sleds

April 20, 2019

Dennis Gage visits Kurt McCormick in Imperial, MO and goes for a spin in a couple of legendary custom lead sleds. [More…]

Evans Waterless Engine Coolant

April 18, 2019

Waterless Engine Coolant is environmentally friendly, increases your fuel economy up to 10%, prohibits engine corrosion. [More…]

Patina: How to Create and Preserve

April 16, 2019

CarTech® and Kevin Tetz have produced the first book published that cover the many variables involved with creating and preserving patina… [More…]

Can JB Weld Repair a Broken Connecting Rod?

April 13, 2019

The original JB Weld is an excellent epoxy, but is it strong enough to repair a connecting rod that has broken into five pieces? [More…]

Viva Las Vegas 2019 Rockabilly Weekend and Car Show

April 23, 2019

There’s chopped tops, flaked roofs, and miles of pinstriping, so enjoy this massive video to see what you’re missing at Viva Las Vegas 2019. [More…]

Rat City Rukkus 2019 Walk-Around

April 21, 2019

Walk-Around the Rat City Rukkus 2019 car and bike show at the Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower in Las Vegas, Nevada… Also of Interest: 2018 PRI Show ~ New Parts, Crazy Engines, Insane Cars Highlights [More…]