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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 vehicle for Edsel Ford in 1939. In this video, TheSketchMonkey redesigns it into a modern-looking automobile… [More…]
Deathwish ~ LS Twin Turbo Hilux Goes Drag Racing
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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…]
Jessi Combs ~ Life at Full Speed Exhibit
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Jessi Combs: Life at Full Speed at Petersen Museum EXTENDED 9/27 – 10/3

September 26, 2019 Roadkill Customs
The Petersen Automotive Museum will be hosting a special exhibit on Jessi’s life and contributions between September 22-25th, 2019 called “Jessi Combs: Life At Full Speed” that will be taking donations that will go towards The Jessi Combs Foundation. [More…]
1925 Model TT Ford Truck / 2015 Polaris RZR XP 1000
Rides & Roadkillers

Rat Rod RZR ~ 1925 Ford Model TT Cab Meets 2015 Polaris RZR 1000

September 26, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Larry Bruns put a 1925 Model TT Ford Truck cab with a 2015 Polaris RZR XP 1000 for a mix of rat rod style and hill climb ability. [More…]
Builds and Examples

Telstar ~ James Laga’s 12 Year Custom Build. Continues…

September 26, 2019 Roadkill Customs
This is ‘Telstar’, James Laga’s Shoebox Ford-based original custom build, a project that he’s been working on-and-off for roughly 12 years. [More…]
Jessi Combs Tribute Exhibit ~ Petersen Automotive Museum
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“Jessi Combs ~ Life At Full Speed” Tribute Exhibit Photo Gallery

September 25, 2019 Roadkill Customs
The exhibit featured several of Jessi’s motorcycles, awards, medals, personal notebooks, original Chip Foose sketches, and other memorabilia. [More…]
Wrecking and Reviving a $50 Mini Bike
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Wrecking and Reviving a $50 Mini Bike

September 25, 2019 Mad Scientist Garage
Mad Scientist Garage bought a cheap mini bike and revived it in an auto parts store parking lot… a few moments before they crashed it… [More…]
20 Tips For The AACA Hershey, PA Fall Swap Meet
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20 Tips For The AACA Hershey, PA Fall Swap Meet

September 25, 2019 Roadkill Customs
The 2019 AACA Hersey Fall Swap Meet is only a few weeks away and Matt wanted to give a few tips and tricks for a successful week at the swap meet. [More…]
1948 Chevrolet COE Big Block Hauler Build
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1948 Chevrolet COE Big Block Hauler Build

September 25, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Hand Built Cars ~ This New Zealand built 1948 Chevrolet COE 454 Big Block Hauler was crafted by Wilpro Custom Auto & Engineering. [More…]
1960 International Metro Van Rescued After 30 Years
Hot Rod Lifestyle

1960 International Metro Van Rescued After 30 Years

September 25, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Lance & Wyatt get a lead on a 1960 International Metro Van sitting out in the woods for over 30 years. Is it worth saving or a total loss? [More…]

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