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Month: January 2021

How To Achieve Power Gains Without Taking Your Engine Apart
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How To Achieve Power Gains Without Taking Your Engine Apart

January 31, 2021 Roadkill Customs
Adjust ignition, timing, carburetor, air cleaner, and engine oil to improve the performance of each without cracking open your engine. [More…]
Factory Correct Reproduction Window Stickers
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Factory Correct Reproduction Window Stickers

January 31, 2021 Roadkill Customs
Triple A Enterprises is a family-run company that was started by Bill Petriko in 1979. Bill’s done extensive research (including getting dirty in old dusty attics) to ensure that all the data used comes from [More…]
SendCutSend Precision Cuts Parts for DIYers
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Take Your Project To The Next Level With Custom Laser Cut Parts, FAST

January 30, 2021 Roadkill Customs
SendCutSend will precision laser-cut even one-off parts in a variety of materials for as little as $29 and ship free in a couple of days. [More…]
Acid Dipping a 1967 Mustang Fastback ~ Acid Dip Process Explained
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Acid Dip Process Explained ~ Acid Dipping a 1967 Mustang Fastback

January 30, 2021 Roadkill Customs
Evan at takes a look at the acid dip process for classic cars, showing his 1967 Mustang Fastback getting acid dipped from start to finish. [More…]
Auto Wash Bowls of the Roaring 1920s
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Auto Wash Bowls of the Roaring 1920s

January 28, 2021 Roadkill Customs
In the 1920s, roads were unpaved and mud would cake up on the cars underside and wheels — but a spin in the Auto Wash Bowl took care of that! [More…]
Original Docs for Your Classic GM Vehicle
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Order Original Dealer Invoice and Build Sheet for Your Classic GM Vehicle

January 27, 2021 Roadkill Customs
The collection covers most US cars and trucks from the mid-70s on. Vehicle Invoices are printed from microfilm or microfiche and sent as PDF. [More…]
Replacing a Full One-Piece Floor Pan at Home with Body on Frame
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Full Classic Car Floor Pan Replacement ~ Fast, Cheap, and Easy

January 27, 2021 Roadkill Customs
This video proves that ANYONE can do a full floor replacement in their home garage with minimal tools, and much faster than patching. [More…]
GM Vehicle Information Kits PDF Download
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GM Vehicle Information Kits ~ Download Original Specification Sheets

January 27, 2021 Roadkill Customs
Download GM Vehicle Information Kits free of charge. Kits contain basic vehicle specifications, equipment, owners and service information. [More…]
Popular Engine Swap Dimension Chart
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Popular V8 Engine Swap Dimension Chart ~ Will your engine choice fit?

January 26, 2021 Roadkill Customs
Specs include overall height, length, and width of a fully dressed engine – oil pan, intake, carburetor, front accessory drives, and exhaust. [More…]
Popular Manual Transmission Dimensions
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Popular Manual Transmission Dimensions

January 26, 2021 Roadkill Customs
T5, T10, T56, A-833, Toploader Transmission Measurements Model A B C D E F GM Super T10, Muncie, Saginaw 6.3″ 14.2″ 23″ N/A N/A 3.75″ GM T5 (V8) 6.3″ 16″ 25″ 19″ 21.2″ 3.75″ GM [More…]

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