October 2018 ~ Page 2 of 5 ~ Roadkill Customs

How to Fabricate a Custom Hot Rod Dashboard

October 26, 2018 Roadkill Customs

In this video, Matt goes over how to build a custom hot rod dash using nothing more than bead roller, punch/bead dies and a shrinker stretcher… Also of Interest: Custom Center Console from Scrap Cab [More…]

LS Swap Essentials: What You Need To Know

October 26, 2018 Roadkill Customs

Thinking of performing your own LS engine swap? Chase Christensen, editor of LSX Magazine, takes you through every component and solution that you’ll need to consider when tackling your own swap. From engine mounts to [More…]

Custom Tire Raised Lettering Kit ~ Fits All Vehicles

Custom Raised Tire Lettering Kit ~ Fits All Vehicles!

October 26, 2018 Roadkill Customs

Tire Stickers Tire Lettering Kit – Create Your Own Custom Tire Lettering Add-On Accessory – Fits all vehicles! No more boring, plain black tires! Trick out your ride with custom raised white tire lettering on [More…]

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… [More…]

How To Make Custom Size O-Rings

October 25, 2018 Roadkill Customs

You’ll learn how to measure and cut custom size o-rings using nitrile o-ring cord bonded with Cyanoacrylate adhesive (Super Glue)… [More…]

How to Balance Tires Yourself at Home

October 24, 2018 Roadkill Customs

How to Balance a Tire Yourself with a Portable Wheel Balancer from Harbor Freight… [More…]

The GM Vortec 8100 ~ A BIG Gasoline Engine

October 24, 2018 Roadkill Customs

The Vortec 8100 is an 8.1L V8 from General Motors. It was designed as a diesel alternative in the GM pickup truck line-up. The Vortec 8100 borrowed much of its design from the 454 CI big [More…]

STEEL vs ALLOY Wheels ~ Which is stronger?

October 24, 2018 Roadkill Customs

They guys from the Hydraulic Press Channel put both steel and aluminum alloy wheels into a 150 ton press — and crush them to find out which one is stronger… Also of Interest: Old School [More…]

E-Charger ~ A Revolutionary Bolt-on Technology

E-Charger ~ A Revolutionary Bolt-on Electronic Supercharger

October 23, 2018 Roadkill Customs

The E-Charger is Revolutionary The E-Charger is a revolutionary new bolt-on technology that increases power without sacrificing fuel economy or emissions. The E-Charger applies stored energy via the electric motor to assist the internal combustion [More…]

Shoebox Door Hinge Rebuild ~ Cheap and Easy

October 22, 2018 Roadkill Customs

Article and Photos by the-rodster aka Rich Stock shoebox door hinges are usually shot and in need of work. Saggy doors ain’t cool. As far as I know, rebuild kits are not available, probably because the [More…]

Slammin' a 1942 Chevrolet Truck on a Budget

Slammin’ a ’42 Chevy with Leaf-Springs on a Budget

October 22, 2018 Roadkill Customs

Puddin’s Fab Shop is slammin’ the rear of Kevin’s ’42 Chevrolet truck with a pair of Belltech S10 drop leaf springs, lowering blocks and custom mounts. [More…]

Bare Metal Paint Effect How To

October 21, 2018 Roadkill Customs

Rat Rod Bob shares his trials and tribulations attempting a convincing bare metal paint effect on his rat rod. [More…]

2nd Series 1955 Task Force Custom RestoMod Truck Build

1955 Chevrolet 3100 RestoMod Build

October 19, 2018 Roadkill Customs

2nd Series 1955 Task Force Custom RestoMod Truck Build Custom Center Console from Scrap Cab Corners ~ Project: 1955 Chevrolet Truck Barn Door Tailgate ~ Project: 1955 Chevrolet Truck Barn Door Tailgate ~ Project: 1955 [More…]

The $1.4 Million ’51 Ford Club Coupe

October 18, 2018 Roadkill Customs

This might be the most perfect custom car we’ve ever seen… Craig Wick of Wicked Fabrication and his team transformed a 1951 Ford Coupe into a perfect work of art for owner Bruce Leven, dubbed [More…]

1931 Ford Model A Tudor Sedan Hot Rod Build

Hot Rod Build: 1931 Ford Model A Tudor Sedan

October 18, 2018 Roadkill Customs

Dave Tucci at Tucci Hot Rods of Marcy, NY set out to build a Ford Model A for a customer who simply wanted a low, loud and obnoxious hot rod, which also made a showing [More…]

SH*T BOX OF DOOM ~ Most Ridiculous Station Wagon EVER!

October 18, 2018 Roadkill Customs

Two NHRA licensed drivers spent a night out drinking, and ended up putting an alcohol burning funny car engine in a station wagon! Also of Interest: 1955 Chevrolet Drag Race Rollover Crash ~ Slow Motion [More…]

Car Commercials from the 1950’s

October 17, 2018 Roadkill Customs

These classic car commercials fascinate for many reasons. Not only do we get a rundown of the features on these cars and what was important to car buyers in the 1950’s, but we also get [More…]

Rides & Roadkillers

ICON Derelicts: A Romantic Marriage of Old and New

October 17, 2018 Roadkill Customs

Go behind the scenes of ICON, a company in southern California that marries old cars and new technology in a truly unique way. Then, get behind the wheel of owner Jonathan Ward’s 1952 Chrysler Town [More…]

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Do-It-Yourself Hot Rodder Magazine

Month: October 2018

How to Fabricate a Custom Hot Rod Dashboard

LS Swap Essentials: What You Need To Know

Custom Raised Tire Lettering Kit ~ Fits All Vehicles!

How To Bend Brake and Fuel Lines

How To Make Custom Size O-Rings

How to Balance Tires Yourself at Home

The GM Vortec 8100 ~ A BIG Gasoline Engine

STEEL vs ALLOY Wheels ~ Which is stronger?

E-Charger ~ A Revolutionary Bolt-on Electronic Supercharger

Shoebox Door Hinge Rebuild ~ Cheap and Easy

Slammin’ a ’42 Chevy with Leaf-Springs on a Budget

Bare Metal Paint Effect How To

1955 Chevrolet 3100 RestoMod Build

The $1.4 Million ’51 Ford Club Coupe

Hot Rod Build: 1931 Ford Model A Tudor Sedan

SH*T BOX OF DOOM ~ Most Ridiculous Station Wagon EVER!

Car Commercials from the 1950’s

ICON Derelicts: A Romantic Marriage of Old and New