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Month: October 2018

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
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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
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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
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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…]
Custom Tire Raised Lettering Kit ~ Fits All Vehicles
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Custom Raised Tire Lettering Kit ~ Fits All Vehicles!

October 26, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Trick out your ride with custom raised white tire lettering on your tires using genuine licensed designs by Tire Stickers. [More…]
How to Bend Brake and Fuel Lines
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How To Bend Brake and Fuel Lines

October 25, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Kyle Smith walks you through how to properly bend brake or fuel lines for your classic car or truck project. [More…]

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