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Month: May 2021

The Junkyard Racer that Inspired the Shelby Cobra ~ Old Yeller
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Old Yeller ~ The Junkyard Racer that Inspired the Shelby Cobra

May 24, 2021 Mad Scientist Garage
Before sweeping LeMans with the GT40 or building the first Cobra, Carrol Shelby drove this car. You won’t find it in any museum, because it’s still being raced today. [More…]
Best Cordless Drill
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Which Drill Is Best? Milwaukee vs Dewalt, Makita, Bosch, Festool, Ryobi, Bauer, Ridgid

May 24, 2021 Roadkill Customs
Testing to find the best cordless drill brand, including Milwaukee, DeWalt, Makita, Bosch, Festool, Ridgid, Bauer, and Ryobi. [More…]
Rockabilly Reunion 2021
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Rockabilly Reunion 2021 ~ Classics, Pin-Ups, Rat Rods in Lake Havasu

May 20, 2021 Roadkill Customs
Duke and Lola traveled to Lake Havasu, Arizona to check out the 2021 Rockabilly Reunion featuring classics, bands, pin-ups, and shenanigans. [More…]
In's, Out's, Do's, and Dont's of Being a Parts Hound
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The In’s, Out’s, Do’s, and Dont’s of Being a Parts Hound with Stacey David

May 18, 2021 Roadkill Customs
Stacey David devotes an entire episode to everything you need to know when you’re out hunting for that perfect swap meet or junkyard deal. [More…]
Junkyard Tour of Tellico Mountain Motors in East Tennessee
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Junkyard Tour of Tellico Mountain Motors in East Tennessee

May 18, 2021 Roadkill Customs
The Hot Rod Hoarder tours 1,000s of cars and trucks hiding in the woods at Tellico Mountain Motorson the side of a mountain in Tennessee… [More…]
2021 Grand National F100 Show
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2021 Grand National F100 Show ~ Ford Era Drone Coverage

May 18, 2021 Roadkill Customs
YouTube channel Ford Era captured some amazing drone coverage of the 2021 Grand National F100 Show in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. [More…]
16th Annual Jalopyrama Hot Rod Show
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16th Annual Jalopyrama Hot Rod Show ~ Woodies, Wagons, and Tubs

May 17, 2021 Roadkill Customs
There are a few great car shows that start off the season for folks in the North East, and Jalopyrama is always an amazing show. [More…]
Jalopy Showdown 2021
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2021 Jalopy Showdown at Lincoln Speedway

May 17, 2021 Roadkill Customs
HRW fueled up the coupe and rolled to Lincoln Speedway for the 2021 Jalopy Showdown to benefit the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing (EMMR). [More…]
Conor Sheffield’s 1939 Chevrolet Rat Rod
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1939 Chevy Rat Rod Packs a Blown LS, Holley EFI, and AC

May 13, 2021 Roadkill Customs
Conor Sheffield’s 1939 Chevrolet rat rod is completely home-built. It packs a 6-71 supercharged LS engine and rocks an AC system. [More…]
Battery Tray Made With Simple Tools
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How To Make A Battery Tray With Simple Tools

May 10, 2021 Roadkill Customs
Fitzee’s Fabrications demonstrates how to make a battery tray with recycled metal and simple tools and a no-nonsense approach. [More…]

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