October 2018 ~ Roadkill Customs

Easy Chrome ~ Brush or Spray-On Chrome Alternative

October 31, 2018 Roadkill Customs

Easy Chrome is a chrome paint that provides a water-proof chrome finish that looks like real chrome. It can be used to repair real chrome as well as scratched, dented, or rusted chrome. [More…]

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 Battle of the Builders ~ Top 10 Hot Rods

October 30, 2018 Roadkill Customs

The Top 40 cars in the SEMA Battle of the Builders was announced today. Here are the Top 10 Hot Rods… [More…]

SEMA Show 2018 ~ Special Pre-Access Media Tour

October 30, 2018 Roadkill Customs

Special pre-access media tour of the exhibition halls at SEMA 2018 at the Las Vegas Convention Center… [More…]

SEMA Show Tips for Successful Attendees

October 30, 2018 Roadkill Customs

The SEMA Show team has gathered a very useful collection of the tips and tricks used by seasoned buyer attendees to make the most of the SEMA Show. [More…]

1940 Dodge Milk Truck Rat Rod

October 30, 2018 Roadkill Customs

Urban Hillbilly Videos caught up with this mean Milk Truck at Wrenchfest in St. Louis, MO. This unique 1948 Dodge Milk Truck from Holland Dairy has been put back on the streets with a few [More…]

When to Polish vs Compound vs Wetsand

October 30, 2018 Roadkill Customs

Have you ever debated whether to Polish or Compound… or maybe Wetsand? Learn what each process accomplishes on the same scratch to better understand the capabilities and purpose of each respective technique. [More…]

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

October 30, 2018 Roadkill Customs

1967 Ford F100 Cobra Build Project by the Roadster Shop, Mundelein, Illinois… 1967 Ford F100 Cobra Build Video Also of Interest: Chassis Swapping a ’66 Ford F-100 with a Crown Victoria Police Car DELIVERANCE ~ [More…]

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 — is a series of levers, levers that spin. [More…]

Ken Block’s 914-HP Hoonitruck

October 29, 2018 Roadkill Customs

Based on a 1977 Ford F-150, the Ken Block’s 914-HP Hoonitruck makes its massive 914 hp and 702 lb-ft of torque thanks to a custom-tuned V6 EcoBoost turbo motor taken straight from the Ford GT Le Mans development program. [More…]

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

October 29, 2018 Roadkill Customs

Which is the strongest jack for lifting up and supporting your car or truck? Scissor Jack, Floor Jack, Bottle Jack or Jack Stand? Watch a 150 Ton Hydraulic Press Test. [More…]

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 built as a tribute to his uncle… [More…]

How To Make a Hydraulic Bench Vise

October 29, 2018 Roadkill Customs

Generally, there’s very little that can go wrong with a bench vise, but when something does, why not take the opportunity to roll your own? And, while you’re at it, make it operate with hydraulics instead. [More…]

How To Paint A Car with House Of Kolor's John Kosmoski

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

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 classic car or truck… [More…]

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. Builder Brad is now chasing 8s with his budget build style. [More…]

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 and save! [More…]