Mad Scientist Garage, Author at Roadkill Customs

The Junkyard Racer that Inspired the Shelby Cobra ~ Old Yeller

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…]

Pontiac Power Heaven ~ A Look Inside Butler Performance Group

March 21, 2021 Mad Scientist Garage

Butler Performance is a family-owned and operated business, home grown, from the love of classic cars and racing since the 1960s. [More…]

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…]

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…]

How To Identify a Bad Engine ~ Teardown and Autopsy of a 461ci Pontiac

November 12, 2020 Mad Scientist Garage

Here are some easy tips for novice and backyard mechanics to avoid getting a worn-out or even destroyed engine instead of a good deal. [More…]

DOUBLE Cannonball Record Set ~ NYC to LA, and Back!

November 10, 2020 Mad Scientist Garage

The only conceivable thing more exciting and crazy than trying to set a Cannonball record from New York to Los Angeles is trying to do it twice, back to back. [More…]