Builds / Projects
1951 GMC/Chevrolet Resto Mod Chassis Swap
This 1951 GMC truck sits atop a 4th generation GM B-body chassis, in this case, a 1992 Chevrolet Caprice, which is one reason why this GMC truck has a Chevrolet tail gate – the other […]
Month: March 2018
Builds / Projects
How To Narrow a GM B-Body Chassis
The General Motors 4th Generation B-Body Platform is perfect for a lot of 40s, 50, and 60s cars and trucks, except… its frame rails are too wide for most of these Classic vehicles. The tins […]
Technical Info
Shift Knob / Shift Handle Thread Sizes
Shift Knob and Shifter Handle Thread Sizes may vary depending on make, model and trim package of a vehicle. The shift knob thread size information provided below is as accurate as possible and should be […]
How To & DIY
How To Wire Your Rat Bike or Motorcycle
Generally, building a rat bike or custom motorcycle project involves stripping the bike down to only the necessary functions. You can see that the original wiring looks extensive and complex. You don’t need to get scared because building a rat bike means that you can eliminate a lot of it… […]
Roadkillers
1939 Plymouth Air Radial Truck
Colorado Auto & Parts is home to the famous “Plymouth Air Radial Truck” — A 1939 Plymouth PT-81 truck with a seven-cylinder, air-cooled, radial engine from a 1954 Cessna 195 Airplane. […]
How To & DIY
How To Bleed Brakes By Yourself
This How To video shows you how to bleed or purge the air from your brake system by yourself. ?Tools and Supplies Used in this Video: SAE / Metric Wrench Set Drill Drill Bits Cloth […]
How To & DIY
How To Powder Coat At Home
Using an Eastwood HotCoat Powder Coating Gun to demonstrate how to properly clean and powder coat paint a machined aluminum part. In addition to powder coating a sample part, video includes an overview tutorial of powder coating equipment, tips, tricks and more. […]
How To & DIY
How To Make Marine Style Louvers with Simple Hand Tools
A demonstration by Per, aka Metalman Sweden, making marine style or “boat inlet” shaped louvers with only simple hand tools… Also of Interest: Custom Center Console from Scrap Cab Corners Barn Door Tailgate ~ Project: […]
Builds / Projects
How To Convert a 1955, 56 or 57 Chevrolet From 4 Doors to 2 Doors
This video is a journal of the steps involved in converting a 1955, 1956 or 1957 Chevrolet 4 door post car into a 2 door… Also of Interest: Chassis / Body Swaps ~ An Overview […]
Builds / Projects
1946 Chevrolet Truck / 2002 Prius Unibody Chassis Swap ~ Wait… WHAT?!
Joe Winter of Hoopie’s Hot Rods in Ohio originally planned to mount a 1946 Chevy truck body on an ’02 Prius unibody/chassis. It became clear quickly that that approach was not going to fly. After […]
Builds / Projects
How To Install a Universal Rear Step Notch Kit
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. […]
Builds / Projects
Chassis Swapping a ’66 Ford F-100 with a Crown Victoria Police Car
The 2003+ Ford Crown Victoria has become a popular chassis swap donor for older vehicles, especially pick-up trucks for several reasons: First, starting in 2003, the full-sized fords (Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln […]
Automotive Basics
Torque Converters ~ Understanding and Troubleshooting
Torque converters are a type of fluid coupling which transfers rotating power from a prime mover, like an internal combustion engine, to a rotating driven load. In a vehicle with an automatic transmission, the torque converter connects the power source from the load. […]
Lifestyle
Wrench Wars Reality TV Car Show with Brother JD
Wrench Wars is the reality car show “For the People, by the People.” Real backyard builders compete for cool prizes, bragging rights and cash for their chosen charities. A celebration of the “Blue Collar Nation” […]
Builds / Projects
1959 Chevrolet Apache Sleeper ~ B-Body Chassis Swap
The gentleman that purchased the 1959 GMC Fleetside, our first B-Body chassis / body swap came back to us an basically asked for a clone. He brought us a running 125K mile Chevrolet Caprice […]