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The NewMad – 1955 Chevrolet Nomad Custom

Roadkillers

October 10, 2012

24,000 – That’s how many man-hours it took to build the “NewMad”. 24,000 hours and 1.3 million dollars. Hot rod designer Chris Ito was commissioned to pen the redesign. The NewMad began its life as the first generation Chevrolet Nomad, the halo model wagon derived from the Motorama Corvette of 1953-54. […]

Classic Truck Beds For Sale in Harvard, Nebraska

Parts and Projects For Sale

May 15, 2018

Classic/Vintage Truck Bed/Trailer Pricing: $250-500 each. CALL 402-469-5703 for info or to set up a appointment. Have forklift to load. Willing to store for reasonable amount of time if paid for. First Come, First Served. Rudy’s Classic Auto […]

1940 Willys Cabover Custom

Builds / Projects

January 14, 2015

This is a very well photo documented build that combines a ’40 Willys Sedan, a ’92 Dodge 1 ton truck, and a whole lot of metal work to create a beautiful custom Willys cabover There are 13 slideshows and a final drive video. Built by Chris Boggess, Hot Rod Technology Instructor at Utah Valley University. […]

How To Channel A Ford Model A Body

Builds / Projects

June 6, 2018

In a previous post, a simple hot rod chassis from scratch for a 1930 Ford Model A Coupe was demonstrated… The chassis and project is now ready to start channeling the body down over the frame to […]

How To Install A Transmission Temperature Gauge

How To & DIY

June 14, 2017

A Transmission Temperature Gauge allows you to monitor the operating temperature of your transmission by measuring the transmission fluid’s temperature. Overseeing these temperatures assists in ensuring that your transmission does not overheat causing major damage. […]

Hot Rod and Custom Motor Mount Considerations

June 2, 2018

There are many factors that affect the location of the motor in a hot rod or custom car or truck chassis: Plan ahead. The tech session produced several points to consider when mounting a motor in a hot rod or custom car or truck project… […]

How To Install a Universal Rear Step Notch Kit

March 13, 2018

The Welder Series Universal Rear Step Notch Kit is easy to assemble and install. The pieces fit together using alignment tabs to make clamping and welding a breeze. These kits are typically used in the custom car, truck and mini truck market to drop the frame past the rear axle. […]

How to Tint a Back Window on a Classic Truck

June 13, 2018

Automotive window film (often called window tint) can not only reduce heat and glare in your vehicle, it can also protect you from damaging rays from the sun. Not only does window film protect you […]

How To Fix and Prevent Drive Shaft Vibration

How To Fix/Prevent Driveline Vibration

June 2, 2018

Drive-Shaft/Universal Joint Cancellation Problem: Driveline / drive-shaft vibration. Driveline geometry incorrect. Drive Shaft Harmonics The process that can be used to address a condition called drive-shaft/universal joint cancellation, often referred to as adjusting pinion angle. This […]

How To Build A Hot Rod

July 18, 2012

Learn how to build a hot rod with these resources that help facilitate your build from inspiration and planning to building and customization. These tools help locate donor vehicles, project cars, and can determine what other cars have the parts you need (a big help at the salvage yard). Start you build here! […]

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