Automotive Basics
Understanding Anti-lock Braking Systems (ABS)
An Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) prevents the wheels from locking while you are braking and generally shortens the braking distance. [More…]
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Year: 2017
Downloads
1946-53 American Classic Car Technical Sheets
View exploded diagrams of major body parts, OEM part numbers, and frame dimensions. 1946-49 models also include electrical wiring diagrams. [More…]
DIY Projects
Custom Center Console from Scrap Cab Corners
The ’55 Chevy owner wanted a custom center console. Discarded pieces of the truck’s cab had the perfect curves and shape we were looking for. [More…]
Roadkill Muscle
Ford Mustang ~ Everything You Need To Know
From the early days of the legendary fastbacks to the boxy Fox-body 5.0’s and the weird round spaceships of the 90s, to… [More…]
Rides & Roadkillers
Mr. Chevy ~ A Period Perfect Chevy Gasser
“Mr. Chevy” is a period-perfect example of a 1955 Chevy Hardtop gasser raced from 1968 through 1976 where it was parked. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Replace Ball Joints
With a good set of instructions, a small amount of mechanical knowledge, and a bit of patience, you can change the ball joint yourself. [More…]
Rides & Roadkillers
Wes Smith’s 1934 Ford Truck, Trailer and After Hours Bike
Wes Smith has always been into cars, but he grew tired of cleaning his show cars every time he took them out. Then he discovered rat rods. [More…]
Car Shows & Events
Roadkill Nights 2017 ~ Drag Racing on Woodward Ave
Roadkill prepped the street, installed a Christmas Tree and invited some of their friends for a night of drag racing fun. [More…]
Automotive Basics
Understanding Manual Clutches
What is a clutch and how does it work? We explain how a clutch works and how it connects your engine to the transmission to rotate the tires. [More…]
Automotive Basics
Understanding Ignition Systems
All gasoline engines require an ignition system. Most four-stroke engines use mechanically timed electrical ignition systems. [More…]