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Month: April 2019

How to Install a Hidden Fuel Pump Kill Switch
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How to Install a Hidden Kill Switch

April 30, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Instead of installing an expensive car alarm system or using ineffective methods to prevent your car from getting stolen, learn how to install an inexpensive, hidden kill switch. [More…]
How To Drill and Press Dimple Holes in a Bumper
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How To Drill and Press Dimple Holes in a Bumper

April 30, 2019 Roadkill Customs
A simple demonstration of laying out, drilling and pressing dimpled lightening holes with dimple dies in a steel bumper. [More…]
Holley Carburetor Installation and Tuning
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Holley Carburetor Installation and Tuning

April 30, 2019 Roadkill Customs
How To, DIY, 3D virtual tours, exploded views of actual carbs, step-by-step under the hood installation, advanced tuning and troubleshooting… [More…]
5 Top Muscle Car Engines of the 1960s
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5 Top Muscle Car Engines of the 1960s

April 30, 2019 Roadkill Customs
This video features five top muscle car engines of the 1960s… [More…]
1970 Chevrolet K5 Blazer CST 350 4x4
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1970 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Frame Off Restoration Project

April 29, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Well, mostly 1970, with some ’72 parts, and others. [More…]
Does Water Work Better Than Penetrating Oils On Rusty Bolts?
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Does Water Work Better Than Penetrating Oils On Rusty Bolts?

April 29, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Quite a few viewers have recommended water over penetrating oil for removing frozen nuts and bolts. And what about diesel fuel? Let’s Find Out! [More…]
How To Test An Engine's Health
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How To Test and Assess the Health of an Older Engine

April 29, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Any used engine will have some miles on it. Here are a few tests you can run to get a health report on an older engine. [More…]
Understanding Spark Plugs
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How To Read and Understand Spark Plugs

April 29, 2019 Roadkill Customs
By closely examining the spark plug insulator firing tip color, you can determine a lot about an engine’s overall operating condition. [More…]
Reverence ~ Building a Hellcat Powered 1969 Dodge Charger
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Reverence ~ Building a Hellcat Powered 1969 Dodge Charger

April 28, 2019 Roadkill Customs
’69 Dodge Charger Full Restomod with Customized Chassis and Hellcat Engine Swap This car was built from a ’69 Dodge Charger Body, a 2016 Challenger SRT Hellcat chassis and a 6.2L Supercharged HEMI from a [More…]
How To Fix Clogged Spray Paint Cans
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How To Fix Clogged Spray Paint Cans

April 28, 2019 Roadkill Customs
You’ve been there: in the middle of your project, the aerosol spray paint can won’t spray, it just quits; Here is how to quickly fix it. [More…]
How To Airbrush Ghost Flames with James Scott
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How To Airbrush Ghost Flames with James Scott

April 28, 2019 Roadkill Customs
James Scott of Paint by James fame demonstrates how to paint old school style ghost flames. [More…]
The Insane Build of the C1-RS ~ A 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
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The Insane Build of the C1RS ~ A 1962 Chevrolet Corvette

April 28, 2019 Roadkill Customs
The build snowballed into something akin to a GM-built concept car ~ a modern ’62 Corvette infused with Europeanesque supercar-style touches. [More…]
Scott Shop Towels vs. Red Fabric Shop Towels
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Shop Rags ~ Scott Blue Shop Towels vs. Red Fabric Shop Towels

April 28, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Here’s a review and comparison of the famous Scott® Multi-Purpose Blue Shop Towels vs classic cotton/polyester Red Shop Towels. [More…]
Automotive Painting Basics and Techniques with Kevin Tetz
Automotive Basics

Automotive Painting Basics and Techniques with Kevin Tetz

April 28, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Kevin Tetz shows you the basics of painting, setting up a paint gun and spraying a car with a Concours 2 HVLP paint gun from Eastwood. [More…]
Products & Reviews

1/2″ Breaker Bars ~ Snap-on vs Mac vs Matco vs Pittsburgh Pro

April 27, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Breaker bars use the same sockets as your standard ratchet, but give you a lot more leverage resulting in a lot more torque. [More…]
Rat Rod Ideas ~ 4X4s, Off-Roadkillers and Muddin' Machines
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Rat Rod Ideas ~ 4X4s, Off-Roadkillers and Muddin’ Machines

April 27, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Check out these 4X4s, Off-Roadkillers and Muddin’ Machines for your enjoyment or to get ideas for your own project. [More…]
Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekender Car Show 2019
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Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekender Car Show 2019

April 27, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend April 18th-21st, 2019 ~ 100s of Classic Cars and this video shows just about every car at the show. [More…]
1960 Chevrolet Impala RestoMod Project
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1960 Chevy Impala RestoMod Project

April 26, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Tony’s ’60 Chevy Impala gets an IRS chassis, an LSA engine, 6L90E transmission, custom exhaust and headers, new wheels and more. [More…]

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