How To & DIY
Installing an Inexpensive Universal Tilt Steering Column In Your Hot Rod
In the 1956 Chevy Gasser Wagon project, Dan moved the seat back a few inches and installs a new universal fit tilt steering column. [More…]
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Products & Reviews
Handmade Vintage Style Side Window Swamp Coolers by Ecophage
The Lil’ Swampy swamp cooler is a 7/8ths scale reproduction of old-style window swamp coolers for cars and trucks by Ecophage. [More…]
Car Shows & Events
Heads Up Vintage Drag Racing at the Allentown, PA Fairgrounds
The Vintage Drags at the Allentown Fairgrounds was started by friends Ej Kowalski and Bill Rowe and we are so happy it has returned in 2021. [More…]
Technical Info
Will Lowering Your Car Automatically Make It Handle Better?
Body roll, center of gravity, and how suspension components like sway bars, coil-over shocks, and control arms help improve handling. [More…]
Builds and Examples
How This ’55 Chevy Bel Air 4-Door to 2-Door Gasser Was Built Under $5K
Make It Kustom’s Karl Fisher tells the story behind this 1955 Chevrolet Belair 4 door that he converted into a 2 door gasser for under $5000. [More…]
Car Shows & Events
Walk the 2021 Southeastern Chevy / GMC Truck Nationals
The 2021 Southeastern Chevy / GMC Truck Nationals features some 1,300 Classic, Custom, and Late Model Chevrolet and GMC trucks. [More…]
Automotive Basics
How To Diagnose Common Engine Problems with a Vacuum Gauge
One of the easiest, cheapest, and fastest ways to check an engine for serious issues is to perform a vacuum gauge test. [More…]
Technical Info
Tire Width Minimum, Maximum, and Ideal Size Chart by Wheel Width
How to properly measure wheel width to determine proper tire width plus minimum, maximum and ideal tire width chart. [More…]
Technical Info
Ford 9 Inch Rear-End Widths and Potential Donor Cars
Hot rodders and drag racers use 9″ Ford rear-ends in just about everything — here are 9 inch Ford rear-end widths and donor vehicles. [More…]
Builds and Examples
1954 Ford F100 / 2000 Lincoln Towncar Chassis Swap for Under $1,000
Casey’s Customs chassis swaps a $250 1954 Ford truck body on to a 140K Mile 2000 Lincoln Towncar chassis donor acquired for $500. [More…]