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Month: May 2018

How To Install Rear 4-Link Suspension for Air Ride and Coil-overs
How To & DIY

How To Install Rear 4-Link Suspension for Air Ride and Coil-overs

May 31, 2018 Roadkill Customs
How to weld-in a 4-link rear suspension system onto any chassis: axle location, Panhard bar fitment, theory and shock absorber angle. [More…]
1951 Hudson Hornet
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A Fabulous 1951 Hudson Hornet

May 27, 2018 Roadkill Customs
This is a 1951 Hudson Hornet powered by a 292 Chevrolet six cylinder with Offenhauser Intake Manifold and dual carburetors. [More…]
Hot Rod Lifestyle

Vehicular Furnishings and Automotive Decor by Jeweled Up Junk

May 27, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Jamey Campise of Jeweled Up Junk in Bakersfield, California makes Vehicular Furnishing, Automotive Decor, and Car Part Art. [More…]
How To Connect GM LSx Engines to an Older GM 4 Speed Manual Transmission
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How To Connect LSx Engine to Older GM 4-Speed Manual Transmission

May 26, 2018 Roadkill Customs
How to connect an original GM 4 speed manual transmission (Muncie M20/M21/M22, Borg Warner Super T10) to your swapped in LSx Series engine. [More…]
How to Notch Tubes Without a Tube Notcher
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How To Notch Tubes Without a Tube Notcher

May 22, 2018 Roadkill Customs
This is an easy to follow video that demonstrates how to accurately measure and notch tubes without the use of a tube notcher. [More…]
How To Know Where To Start a Metal Shaping Project
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How To Know Where To Start a Metal Shaping Project

May 21, 2018 Roadkill Customs
One of the biggest challenges when shaping custom metal parts and pieces is how and where to start. Start with a Zero Point. [More…]
How To Mix Flat or Matte Black Paint
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How To Mix Flat Black or Matte Black Paint

May 21, 2018 Roadkill Customs
In this video we are going to show you how to mix flat or matte black paint when painting a car. [More…]
1965 International Harvester D-1100 F-350 Chassis
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1965 International Harvester D-1100 on 1993 Ford F-350 Chassis Swap

May 16, 2018 Roadkill Customs
This chassis swapped 1965 International D-1100 sits atop a 1993 Ford F-350 chassis and full drive-train with power brakes, power steering. [More…]
Ford Model T - How to Start & How to Drive
Hot Rod Lifestyle

Ford Model T – How to Start & How to Drive

May 16, 2018 Roadkill Customs
In this video I demonstrate the Ford Model T’s unusual controls and how they all work, I show you how to start a Model T, and I take you on a short drive at the end… [More…]
How To Adjust the Valves on a Small Block Chevrolet
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How To Adjust the Valves on a Small Block Chevrolet

May 15, 2018 Roadkill Customs
This video demonstrates how to properly adjust Small Block Chevrolet engine valves… [More…]
How To Degree Your Cam
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How to Degree Your Camshaft

May 14, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Don’t skip degreeing in your camshaft The method demonstrated is actually quite simple and straightforward. [More…]
1967 VW Bus
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1967 Volkswagen Bus ICON Derelict ~ Video Tour

May 13, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Why ICON does what they do; revisit classic transportation in a modern context. This 1967 Volkswagen Bus is ready for adventure. [More…]
Ursala ~ A 1966 Cadillac
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Ursala Deville ~ A 1966 Cadillac

May 9, 2018 Roadkill Customs
It’s big, it’s black, it’s smooth, it brushes the asphalt and rides on four monstrous wheels that tuck cleanly into the rear fenders. [More…]
American Graffiti Drag Race at Paradise Road
Days Gone By

American Graffiti ~ Drag Race at Paradise Road

May 9, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Milner (Paul Le Mat) drag races Falfa (Harrison Ford) and ends in a fiery crash that reunites Laurie (Cindy Williams) and Steve (Ron Howard). [More…]
Metal Shaping with Simple Hand Tools ~ Hammer Forming
How To & DIY

Metal Shaping with Simple Hand Tools ~ Hammer Forming

May 9, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Hammer forming is one of the oldest, simplest, and least expensive ways to shape sheet metal and a fabrication technique you need to learn. [More…]
Metal Forming with a T-Stake
How To & DIY

Metal Forming Radius Bends With A T-Stake

May 9, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Kent White demonstrates how to make a quickly and easily form a radius bend using a post-mounted T-stake. [More…]
Automotive Circuits 101
Automotive Basics

Automotive Electrical Circuits 101

May 7, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Two Guys Garage co-host Kevin Byrd clearly explains automotive electrical circuits and how they work to power your automobile. [More…]
How To Polish Aluminum Wheels to Look Like Chrome
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How To Polish Aluminum Wheels to Look Like Chrome

May 6, 2018 Roadkill Customs
How to remove years of oxidation and corrosion on aluminum Mag wheels the quick and easy way using a Mag Wheel Restoration Kit. [More…]

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