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Month: February 2021

Top 5 Considerations When Choosing Aftermarket Headers
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How To Choose the Right Aftermarket Headers for Your Vehicle

February 28, 2021 Roadkill Customs
How do you choose the right set of headers for your vehicle? Here are five key factors in choosing the right exhaust headers. [More…]
Custom Built 1955 Chevrolet Nomad Wagon
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Custom Built 1955 Chevrolet Nomad Wagon dubbed “Gone Mad 55”

February 28, 2021 Roadkill Customs
This custom 635hp 1955 Chevrolet Nomad Wagon restomod was built by Classic Car Studio and dubbed the “Gone Mad 55”. [More…]
Steve Darnell's Vintage WelderUp School Bus
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Steve Darnell’s Vintage WelderUp School Bus

February 26, 2021 Roadkill Customs
One of Steve Darnell’s favorite builds at WelderUp is the old school bus. Steve shares everything that went into creating this unique rig. [More…]
Grinding Inside Corners
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How To Grind Inside Corners

February 24, 2021 Roadkill Customs
Several methods are demonstrated; file, die grinder, and curved flap disc, to show you how to properly deal with inside corner grinding. [More…]
1949 Chevy 3100 Truck Full Build ~ Straight Six and Patina Paint
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1949 Chevy 3100 Truck Full Build ~ Straight Six and Patina Paint

February 24, 2021 Roadkill Customs
This retro Chevy 3100 is not only going to end up with a great new look, but its power plant will also be Chevy’s vintage straight six. [More…]
Full Griswold DD Speed Shop '56 Chevy Family Truckster
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Going Full Griswold with the DD Speed Shop ’56 Chevy Family Truckster

February 22, 2021 Roadkill Customs
Dan’s vision since he brought the wagon home — A ratty tri-5 wagon with a giant big block and hosed down with all the old man goodies… [More…]
Project and Part Cars and Trucks For Sale Wichita Kansas
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New Arrivals: Ford Chevy GMC Oldsmobile and Studebaker Near Wichita

February 22, 2021 Roadkill Customs
We tour New Arrivals at Rust Rach near Wichita Kansas with 150+ 1930s, 40s, 50s, 60s & 70s projects or parts cars and trucks for sale. [More…]
How To Make a Custom Brass Knuckle Shifter Handle
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How To Make a Custom Brass Knuckle Shifter Handle

February 21, 2021 Roadkill Customs
The Fab Forums makes a cool brass knuckle-like shifter handle from some spare large nuts and tube stock. [More…]
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Basic Tools of Metal Finishing ~ How To Use a Hammer and Dolly

February 21, 2021 Roadkill Customs
A hammer & dolly are basic tools for bumping, peening, and finishing metal. Here’s how to use them together to straighten auto body sheet metal. [More…]
Snow White ~ Scratch Built 1957 Chevy Truck RestoMod
Rides & Roadkillers

Scratch Built 1957 Chevy Truck RestoMod ~ Snow White

February 21, 2021 Roadkill Customs
Looking to promote their new 1955-59 Chevy truck cabs, Premier Street Rod built a truck that would catch attention at all the biggest events. [More…]
10 Winter Car Tips and Tricks You Need To Know
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10 Winter Car Tips and Tricks You Need To Know

February 19, 2021 Roadkill Customs
If you live somewhere that gets snow, this video teaches some helpful tips and tricks I have learned to prepare a vehicle car for snow. [More…]
How To Clean, Whiten, and Restore a Coolant Overflow Tank
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How To Clean, Whiten, and Restore a Coolant Overflow Tank

February 19, 2021 Roadkill Customs
Here’s a tutorial video showing how to clean and whiten (remove the yellow color) coolant expansion or overflow tanks. [More…]
Chip Foose Hot Rods a USPS Mail Truck ~ Grumman LLV
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Chip Foose Hot Rods a USPS Mail Truck ~ Grumman LLV

February 17, 2021 Roadkill Customs
This workhorse of the USPS survived for many years after its intended lifespan, but how do you make it look a little more … timeless? [More…]
Convert an old clothes dryer to a shop or garage heater
DIY Projects

How To Make a DIY Garage Heater From a Gas or Electric Clothes Dryer

February 17, 2021 Roadkill Customs
Make a shop furnace or heater from a curb-side freebie gas or electric clothes dryer with little more than the dryer itself. [More…]
Tired Ford 300 Inline Six Engine
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Tired Ford 300 Inline Six Becomes Buzzin’ Half Dozen

February 16, 2021 Roadkill Customs
From freeway to farmyard, the rugged Ford 300 straight-six was everywhere! It’s the subject of Power Nation’s latest build. [More…]
Installing Universal Clamp-on Side Rearview Mirrors
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Universal Clamp-on Side Rearview Mirrors + Install Tips

February 16, 2021 Roadkill Customs
Kevin and Joe demonstrate how to change the mounting hardware on a universal clamp-on rearview mirror to fit either side of your vehicle. [More…]
How Ignition Timing Works - Understanding Vacuum and Mechanical Advance
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How Ignition Timing Works: Understanding Vacuum & Mechanical Advance

February 16, 2021 Roadkill Customs
Ignition timing is essential to proper engine performance and in this video, MSD explains exactly how it works. [More…]
Shift Knobs
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OEM and Aftermarket Shift Knob/Shift Handle Thread Size Chart

February 15, 2021 Roadkill Customs
Shift Knob and Handle Thread Sizes may vary on vehicle make, model, and trim level, and whether it is OEM, performance, or aftermarket… [More…]

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