How To & DIY
How To Bed In Brake Pads
Brake pad bedding is an important process that removes impurities from the surface of the brake pad and lays down a thin layer of pad residue on the rotor surface. Proper bedding starts with new [More…]
Month: September 2018
DIY Projects
Build Watch: C10 Custom Bed and Tail Light Fuel Filler
Jamey Campise of Jeweled Up Junk (Facebook and Instagram) in Bakersfield, California is building a 1971 Chevrolet C10 for a customer. The project calls for shortening from long bed to short bed and tubbed wheel wells. Jamey’s [More…]
Technical Info
2-Minute Tech: How To Determine Steering Spline Size
To determine the spline size of a component (rack and pinion, steering column, and steering box), measure the outside diameter and count the number of splines. If there is a flat spot on the shaft and some of [More…]
Ideas
Incomplete Projects ~ When You Can Only Afford Half a Hot Rod
When your budget only can afford half of a car or truck, don’t despair — get creative…
How To & DIY
How To Measure for a Straight Axle Spring
There are two measurements that you can use to determine what spring length you’ll need for your project: Spring Perch Hole Center-Line Measurement: If you are using an axle with vertical perch bolt holes, you can [More…]
Builds and Examples
5 Forgotten V8 Engines From The Muscle Car Era
Every self-respecting hot rodder is familiar with or has heard of: Chrysler 426 Hemi Chevrolet LS6 454 Buick Stage-1 455 Pontiac 455 HO Oldsmobile W-30 455 Ford 427 large displacement V8s These were some of [More…]
Rides & Roadkillers
Homebuilt 1949 Ford Turbo Diesel Dually Hot Rod
In this episode of Build Biology, Mitchell Allread brings by his 1949 Ford F5, a true hot rod truck custom built from 3 different trucks… More Shots of Mitchell Allread’s ’49 Ford Turbo Diesel Dually [More…]
Lifestyle
The Artwork of Mad Mac: Speed Drawing
Italian artist Maurizio Colangiuli, aka Mad Mac, has always been fascinated by art, design, and all that is vintage. ” I love drawing or painting classic and modern pin-ups, sexy, curvy, tattooed, classic cars, American cars, [More…]
How To & DIY
Kustom Painting Made Easy with House of Kolor
House of Kolor’s “Kustom Painting Made Easy” by John Kosmoski World-renowned custom painter and teacher Jon Kosmoski leads you through the step-by-step Kustom Painting process — follow along with this video as he transforms a 1977 [More…]
DIY Projects
1957 Volkswagen Bus Pulled from Lake in Norway After 36 Years
This 1957 Deluxe Volkswagen bus was found underwater in a Norwegian Fjord in 2003 following a tip from the guys who actually put it there in 1973. Apparently, it was common practice to ditch a [More…]
Lifestyle
1936 Chrysler Airstream Convertible Sitting For 65 Years
Matt, Jason, and “Grandpa Joe” go on an adventure to dig out a rare 1936 Chrysler C8 Airstream Convertible Sedan. [More…]
How To & DIY
How to Save Money on Your Hot Rod Build or Classic Car Restoration
You’ve been to a few shows, your buddies all have rods to wrench on, and now it’s your turn. Here’s some tips to help keep cost under control as you embark on your hot rod [More…]
DIY Projects
Low Budget Build: 1947 Chevrolet Autocross Rat Rod
This 1947 Chevrolet truck was built to be an autocross course dominator, and it has won several events already. But the real story here is that the truck was built, at home by a Father [More…]
Car Shows & Events
Gassers 5 RevFest Car Show 2018
The 2018 Gassers 5 Rev Fest Car Show was held at The Automobile Driving Museum in El Segundo, California. There’s plenty of V8 engine song and tire smoking burn outs… [More…]
Technical Info
Big Vehicle Overdrive ~ 4L80E Transmission Basics
When your big engine and TH400’s lack of overdrive has your engine screaming on the highway, a 4L80E transmission might just be the answer. The 4L80E transmission’s roots trace back to the Turbo-Hydramatic 400 automatic [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Build Hot Rod Motor Mounts
To me building a hot rod or custom car is all about building with what you’ve got, using some ingenuity, and making things from scratch. Sure you can point and click with your mouse and [More…]
DIY Projects
An Inexpensive Sound Deadening Alternative to Dynamat
Nothing ruins a sweet sounding ride more than a trunk that vibrates and doors that rattle. While most cars came with some sort of sound deadening from the factory, the older the car, the lower [More…]
Builds and Examples
Interior and Upholstery Preparation for Hot Rods and Customs
Tips for preparing your hot rod or custom car or truck for interior and upholstery. Wiring First and foremost, your wiring harness and all connections should be completed and fully tested before you bring your [More…]