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Home2018October

Month: October 2018

2018 SEMA Show
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SEMA Show 2018 Day 1 ~ Insane Cars & Trucks

October 31, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Enjoy this 2018 SEMA Show coverage and highlights of the coolest new cars, trucks, and parts found at the SEMA Show. [More…]
SEMA Show 2018 ~ Pre-Access Media Tour
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SEMA Show 2018 ~ Special Pre-Access Media Tour

October 30, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Special pre-access media tour of the exhibition halls at The SEMA Show 2018 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. [More…]
1940s Dodge Milk Truck Rat Rod
Rides & Roadkillers

1940s Dodge Milk Truck Rat Rod

October 30, 2018 Roadkill Customs
This unique 1948 Dodge Milk Truck from Holland Dairy has been put back on the streets with a few borrowed parts. [More…]
When to Polish vs Compound vs Wetsand
How To & DIY

When to Polish vs Compound vs Wetsand

October 30, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Polish vs Compound vs Wetsand ~ Learn what each process accomplishes on the same scratch to better understand each technique… [More…]
Let's Talk Oxy Acetylene
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How To Setup an Oxygen Acetylene (OxyAcetylene) Torch

October 30, 2018 Roadkill Customs
A Solid Overview of the Use and Maintenance of an Oxygen Acetylene (OxyAcetylene) Torch Setup. [More…]
1967 Ford F100 Cobra Build Project
Rides & Roadkillers

1967 Ford F100 Cobra by the Roadster Shop

October 30, 2018 Roadkill Customs
This gorgeous pro-touring truck features an original patina, is powered by an Edelbrock-carbureted 289ci Cobra V8 mated to a T5 transmission. [More…]
Spinning Levers
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Spinning Levers ~ 1936 Film Explains Transmissions

October 29, 2018 Roadkill Customs
The transmission in the modern motorcar — the mechanism that makes it possible to have three forward speeds and a reverse. [More…]
Ken Block's 914-HP Hoonitruck
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Ken Block’s ’77 Ford F-150 Based 914-HP Hoonitruck

October 29, 2018 Roadkill Customs
The ’77 F150 based Hoonitruck makes 914 hp and 702 lb-ft of torque with a V6 EcoBoost turbo motor from the Ford GT Le Mans program. [More…]
Jack Stand Press Test
Technical Info

150 Ton Hydraulic Press Test! Which is the Strongest Car Jack?

October 29, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Which is the strongest car or truck jack? Scissor Jack, Floor Jack, Bottle Jack, or Jack Stand? This 150 Ton Hydraulic Press Test finds out. [More…]
1946 Dodge Rat Rod Truck
Rides & Roadkillers

Don Wickstrum’s 1946 Dodge Turbo Diesel Truck

October 29, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Don Wickstrum gives us the run down and a ride-along in “Joe”, his ’46 Dodge Cummins turbo diesel-powered Rat Rod Truck. [More…]
How To Make a Hydraulic Bench Vise
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Making a Hydraulic Bench Vise

October 29, 2018 Roadkill Customs
There’s little to go wrong with a bench vise, but when something does, why not take the opportunity to make your own hydraulic bench vise? [More…]
How To Paint A Car with House Of Kolor's John Kosmoski
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How To Paint A Car with House Of Kolor’s Jon Kosmoski

October 28, 2018 Roadkill Customs
These video clips are from the “Kustom Painting Made Easy” by Jon Kosmoski of House of Kolor… [More…]
How To Flare Brake and Fuel Lines
How To & DIY

How To Flare Brake and Fuel Lines

October 28, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Hagerty’s Kyle Smith walks through how to properly create an SAE/double/inverted flare on your brake and fuel lines for your car or truck. [More…]
Bad Daddy Braddy's 1,000 HP LS Powered T-Bucket
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Bad Daddy Braddy’s 1,000 HP LS Powered T-Bucket

October 28, 2018 Roadkill Customs
This ’27 LS1 powered T-Bucket is a 1,000 HP backyard built bucket of death that slays the quarter-mile just a hair under 9 seconds. [More…]
How to Fix Dents on Stainless Steel Trim
DIY Projects

How To Fix Dents on Stainless Steel Trim

October 27, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Car and truck trim can be expensive to repair if you send it out to professionals, but with just a few tools you can repair it yourself! [More…]
1932 Ford Deuce Coupe
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Ford Deuce Coupe ~ Everything You Need To Know

October 26, 2018 Roadkill Customs
The 1932 Ford Deuce Coupe is America’s first tuner car! Born from Henry Ford’s obsession with V8 engines. [More…]
How to Fabricate a Custom Hot Rod Dashboard
DIY Projects

How To Fabricate a Custom Hot Rod Dashboard

October 26, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Matt goes over how to build a custom hot rod dash using nothing more than a bead roller, punch/bead dies, and a shrinker stretcher. [More…]
LS Swap Essentials
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LS Swap Essentials: What You Need To Know

October 26, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Chase Christensen takes you through every component and solution that you’ll need to consider when tackling your own LS engine swap. [More…]

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