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Month: November 2020

Vice Grip Garage Gave Away a Free Race Car
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Vice Grip Garage Gave Away a Free Race Car

November 27, 2020 Mad Scientist Garage
To make space and surprise a lucky fan, Vice Grip Garage’s Derek gave away a “mint” Monza race car to one lucky fan from Texas… [More…]
1965 Buick Riviera ~ Low and Slow Custom Cruiser
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1965 Buick Riviera ~ Low and Slow Custom Cruiser

November 25, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Andy’s 1965 Riviera is Buick badassery from the clean and classy shaved body to the custom interior all slammed on air suspension. [More…]
Exhaust Tube Running Boards for the 1940 Plymouth Coupe
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Making Custom Running Boards with Exhaust Tube and Sheet Metal

November 23, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Bad Chad Hiltz fabs a set of running boards with a stretch of exhaust pipe, 18 gauge metal, angle iron, cardboard, angle grinder, and welder. [More…]
Tri-5 Chevy Front Suspension Rebuild & Brake Upgrade
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Complete Tri-5 Chevy Front Suspension Rebuild & Brake Upgrade for $550

November 20, 2020 Mad Scientist Garage
Dan shows us his best solutions for rebuilding the front suspension at home as well as replacing and upgrading to front disc brakes. [More…]
Classic Original Exterior Sun Visors For Sale
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Original Exterior Sun Visors For Sale ~ Chevy, Ford, Mercury, Mopar, More

November 20, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Adding sun visors to your vehicle can help you see while driving in bright sunshine or to add that full custom classic or vintage car look. [More…]
DIY Engine Run Stand Build Plans
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DIY Folding Engine Run Stand Build Plans for Ford, GM, and Mopar

November 19, 2020 Roadkill Customs
With some tube steel, a drill, and a welder, you can build one of these DIY engine run stands that collapse to a very storable 9″ in a weekend. [More…]
Car Jump Starter Battery Boosters
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Which Car Jump Starter Is Best? 17 Battery Boosters Tested

November 15, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Project Farm tests 8 car battery jump starters in Part 1, then tests 9 more battery boosters, each suggested by viewers. [More…]
Chevrolet 396 Big Block Engine Rebuild Time-Lapse
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Chevrolet 396 Big Block Engine Rebuild Time-Lapse

November 15, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Hagerty’s 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396 engine is a perfect candidate for their world-famous Redline Rebuild treatment. [More…]
BEDLAM Los Angeles Vintage Car Club
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Down by the River with the LA’s Bedlam Car Club

November 14, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Los Angeles has been a hotbed for traditional hot rodders since the late ’40s. Here’s a day in the life of this super cool hot rod culture. [More…]
Thrift Rat 1954 Chevy 3100 by Big Happy Rods
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Thrift Rat ~ A Steampunk Inspired 1954 Chevy 3100 Thriftmaster

November 12, 2020 Roadkill Customs
With tons of custom steampunk inspired touches, this pickup truck isn’t your ordinary Chevrolet 3100 Thriftmaster. [More…]

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