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Month: March 2019

1950 Chevrolet Deluxe Chop Top Bare Metal Build
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1950 Chevrolet Deluxe Chop Top Bare Metal Build

March 31, 2019 Roadkill Customs
KillBillet Member hoitink got himself a free 2 door 1950 Chevrolet Deluxe so he opted to section it 3 inches and chop the top 4 inches. [More…]
Top 10 Mistakes Beginner TIG Welders Make
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Top 10 Mistakes Beginner TIG Welders Make

March 31, 2019 Roadkill Customs
We’ve all gotta start somewhere. Wherever that is for you, make sure you know these Top 10 Common Mistakes beginner TIG welders make. [More…]
What Parts To Keep During A Drivetrain Overhaul
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What Parts To Keep During A Drivetrain Overhaul

March 31, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Any time you do a major drivetrain overhaul you’ll be left with a lot of leftover parts. [More…]
Take a Walk Around an Abandoned NASCAR Cafe
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Take a Walk Around an Abandoned NASCAR Cafe

March 31, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Long Abandoned and since torn-down NASCAR Café in Sevierville, Tennessee ~ Take a Walk Around. [More…]
Is Amsoil Power Foam Better Than Seafoam or Marvel Mystery Oil
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Is Amsoil Power Foam Better Than Seafoam or Marvel Mystery Oil?

March 31, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Is Amsoil Power Foam or Amsoil Performance Improver better than Seafoam or Marvel Mystery Oil? Project Farm finds out. [More…]
1930 Ford Model A Hot Rod Build
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Blown Hemi 1930 Ford Model A Hot Rod Build

March 30, 2019 Roadkill Customs
This 1930 Ford Model A is a unique hand-built Hot Rod for a rock star client looking for a Model A with some heavy metal attitude… [More…]
1953 Ford F100 Custom Boss 302 RestoMod Build
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1953 Ford F100 Custom Boss 302 RestoMod Build

March 30, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Watch how the Classic Car Studio mechanics transform a 1953 Ford F-100 from a farmland hauler to an ass-hauling racer! [More…]
BAGGED ~ 1969 Chevrolet Impala RestoMod
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BAGGED ~ 1969 Chevrolet Impala RestoMod

March 29, 2019 Roadkill Customs
From Combustion Chamber: BAGGED ~ 1969 Chevrolet Impala RestoMod… Also of Interest: 1963 Chevrolet Impala RestoMod Project 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS Custom Lowrider Project 1968 Chevrolet C10 Shortbed RestoMod Build 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RestoMod Build [More…]
CORRUPTT ~ Ferrari Twin Turbo Powered 1968 Ford Mustang UPDATE
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CORRUPTT ~ Ferrari Twin Turbo Powered 1968 Ford Mustang UPDATE

March 29, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Built by American Legends, CORRUPTT is a fully customized ’68 Mustang muscle car that packs a twin turbo Ferrari engine… See the Build… Also of Interest: CORRUPTT ~ Ferrari Twin Turbo Powered 1968 Ford Mustang [More…]
1959 Ford Thunderbird Restoration Project
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1959 Ford Thunderbird Mild Custom Build

March 29, 2019 Roadkill Customs
When I saw Larry Watson’s 1958 Thunderbird “Vino Paisano” in a magazine, I was hooked. So I found a ’59 online and this is what happened. [More…]
Slammed, Chopped, and Notched ~ Zac's C10 Chevy Gets LOW
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Slammed, Chopped, and Notched ~ Zac’s C10 Chevy Gets LOW

March 29, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Zac takes his Chevy C10 chopper hauler and gets it real low to the ground with a lowering kit from Belltech. We approve. [More…]
How To Make Barn Wood
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How To Make Barn Wood

March 29, 2019 Roadkill Customs
How to make fresh lumber look like old barn wood — the process is fast and easy and will give you that Rustic Look you’ve been after. [More…]
Pinion Snubbers ~ Mopar Traction Voodoo Explained
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Pinion Snubbers ~ Mopar Traction Voodoo Explained

March 28, 2019 Roadkill Customs
To snub or not to snub. The How’s and Why’s of Chrysler’s most traditional traction device, with insight from F.A.S.T. Racing’s Dave Dudek. [More…]
Rat Rod Dually Compilation
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Rat Rod Dually Compilation

March 28, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Rat Rod Ideas Series ~ Rat Rod Dually Compilation by Mountain Smoke Garage. [More…]
How To Pot Hole Proof You Car
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How To Pot Hole Proof You Car

March 28, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Handyman Corner on the Red Green Show ~ Pot Hole Proof Car… [More…]
How To Keep Your Car From Getting Stolen
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How To Keep Your Vehicle From Getting Stolen

March 28, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Stacey David shows you how to prevent someone from stealing your ride – from simple free ways to some that are a little more in depth. [More…]
5 Common Types of TIG Welding Filler Rods
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5 Common Types of Welding Filler Rods

March 28, 2019 Roadkill Customs
MIG welding is forgiving, but if you’re welding different metals or need a nicer weld, turn to the TIG welder. But you’ll need filler rod. [More…]
1961 427ci Buick Skylark ~ The GTR Destroyer
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1961 427ci Buick Skylark ~ The GTR Destroyer

March 27, 2019 Roadkill Customs
What started as a typical LS swap project, turned into a 200+ mph half-mile car in no time! [More…]

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