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Month: September 2019

Which Masking Tape is the Best?
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Which Masking Tape is the Best?

September 30, 2019 Roadkill Customs
In paint finish, prep is very important, and using the right masking tape makes a huge difference. Project Farm tests 10 different brands. [More…]
1964 Chevy Chevelle Malibu SS Twin Turbo Build
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1964 Chevy Chevelle Malibu SS Twin Turbo Build

September 30, 2019 Roadkill Customs
via Hand Built Cars ~ Build photo compilation: 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS Twin Turbo Project by The Roadster Shop. [More…]
700R4 and 4L80E Transmission Racing Upgrades
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Racing your 700R4/4L60E? Start with these Basic Upgrades

September 30, 2019 Roadkill Customs
You want to race your 700R4/4L60E transmission, here are the minimum upgrades to help your driveline stay in one piece at the race track. [More…]
Mike Finnegan in Blasphemi at Hot Rod Drag Week 2019 ~ Photo by John Schultz
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Mike Finnegan Sets Record in Blasphemi at Hot Rod Drag Week 2019

September 28, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Here’s the story of how Mike Finnegan and his friends rebuilt his ’55 Chevy Bel Air Gasser, at home, and then showed up to Hot Rod Drag Week 2019 and won the A/Gas class! [More…]
Redesigning the 1965 Lincoln Continental into a Modern Car
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Redesigning the 1965 Lincoln Continental into a Modern Car

September 28, 2019 Roadkill Customs
The Lincoln Continental started its life as a personal prototype for Edsel Ford in 1939. It gets redesigned into a modern-looking car. [More…]
Deathwish ~ LS Twin Turbo Hilux Goes Drag Racing
Rides & Roadkillers

Deathwish LS Twin Turbo Hilux Goes Drag Racing

September 27, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Josh Mazerolle and his crew have 9 days to convert the LS Twin Turbo Hilux into a Drag Car for the Fastest Car Season on Netflix. [More…]
Hoonigan Project Cars Build & Battle Season 2 ~ Drag
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Hoonigan Project Cars Build & Battle Season 2 ~ Drag

September 27, 2019 Roadkill Customs
We’re looking to get real with this build show. How real? Like, no daytime TV drama real. More like “I spent way too much money on suspension and now I have to sell some old stuff to make that money back” real. [More…]
Roadkills Junkyard Gold ~ Over 70 Acres of Possibilities
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Roadkill Junkyard Mecca: 70+ Acres of Possibilities!

September 27, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Roadkill’s Steve Magnante is headed to Turner’s Auto Wrecking in Fresno, California to uncover treasures from this legendary time capsule. [More…]
2019 Hot Wheels™ Legends Tour ~ Denver
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2019 Hot Wheels™ Legends Tour ~ Denver

September 26, 2019 Roadkill Customs
100s of customs — from a velvet-lined 1970s van to a 1954 chop top Chevy — came out, each competing to be an official 1/64th Hot Wheels® [More…]
1960 Chevrolet Biscayne 6.2L LS9 RestoMod Build
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1960 Chevrolet Biscayne LS9 RestoMod Build

September 26, 2019 Roadkill Customs
This stellar 1960 Chevrolet Biscayne gets a Roadster Shop chassis with independent rear suspension and 6.2 Liter LS9 V8 engine. [More…]

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