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[ October 23, 2020 ] How To Coat Engine and Small Parts for Rust Prevention with Black Oxide How To & DIY
[ October 21, 2020 ] Rebuilding Gas Monkey Garage’s Wrecked 1976 Chevrolet C10 Builds and Examples
[ October 21, 2020 ] How To Paint Candy Metal-Flake Panel Graphics How To & DIY
[ October 20, 2020 ] A Famous Roadrunner, A Hemi Ute, and a Near Arrest Hot Rod Lifestyle
[ October 15, 2020 ] 1970 Dodge Challenger Full Rebuild in Minutes! Builds and Examples
[ October 14, 2020 ] Chip Foose Streamlines the 1963 Split-Window Corvette Concept Cars & Design
[ October 13, 2020 ] Forgotten 1934 Ford Tudor Hot Rod Reunited With Family After 50 Years! Hot Rod Lifestyle
[ October 12, 2020 ] No Marketable Skills? Here’s How to Make It as a Hollywood Stunt Driver Hot Rod Lifestyle
[ October 10, 2020 ] Breaking Down the Top 10 Stories from the Barn Find Hunter Show Hot Rod Lifestyle
[ October 6, 2020 ] Best “No Welder” Aluminum Welding Rods? Alumiweld vs Hobart vs Bernzomatic Products & Reviews
[ October 4, 2020 ] 1931 Model A 5 Window Coupe Rescued From A Basement Builds and Examples
[ October 2, 2020 ] Hot Rod Engines 101 ~ Ford Flathead Technical Info
[ October 1, 2020 ] Can This Stunning ’56 Chevy Hit 200 MPH? Rides & Roadkillers
[ September 30, 2020 ] Is Synthetic Motor Oil Bad For Old Cars? Technical Info
[ September 29, 2020 ] Cheap Junkyard V8 Engine Potential ~ Ford vs Chevy vs Dodge Technical Info
[ September 28, 2020 ] Which is the Best Metal Hole Saw Brand? Products & Reviews
[ September 26, 2020 ] Digging Out A 1947 Ford Coupe That Was Street Rodded In the 1970s Hot Rod Lifestyle
[ September 22, 2020 ] Best Impact Driver? DeWalt vs Milwaukee vs Makita vs Bauer Products & Reviews
[ September 21, 2020 ] Antique Car Auction In Old Illinois Ford Dealership ~ Zephyr, ’36 Roadster Hot Rod Lifestyle
[ September 19, 2020 ] Pinstriping Demonstration, Tips, and Tools DIY Projects
[ September 16, 2020 ] How To Bench Start an Old Hot Rod Motor ~ First Start In Years How To & DIY
[ September 16, 2020 ] 1,000 HP Twin Turbo Dodge Hand Controlled Hot Rod Rides & Roadkillers
[ September 14, 2020 ] A Trans-Am Inspired 1966 Ford Pro-Touring Mustang Rides & Roadkillers
[ September 13, 2020 ] DD Speed Shop is Giving Away a 1957 Chevy Bel Air for FREE! Really. Hot Rod Lifestyle
[ September 13, 2020 ] Experience a Pikes Peak Record Run Plus 360° Interactive Ride-Along Hot Rod Lifestyle
[ September 10, 2020 ] Rebuilding A Junkyard Pontiac 400 Engine For $2,000 Builds and Examples
[ September 9, 2020 ] MaxJax 2-Post Car Lifts for Home Garage Use Home Garage
[ September 8, 2020 ] How Do Nitrous Nozzles Work? NOS Dry and Wet Shot Nozzles Explained Technical Info
[ September 8, 2020 ] Best Plastic Car Trim Restorer: Mothers, Turtle Wax, Meguiars, CeraKote? Products & Reviews
[ September 8, 2020 ] Engine Masters Tests Budget Mods for Big Power! Technical Info

How To Wrap Your Old Car in a New Look

July 12, 2020 Roadkill Customs

You don’t have to buy a new ride to get a new look. You can transform the appearance of their vehicles quickly, easily, and affordably. [More…]

1949-54 GM Torque Tube to Open Driveshaft Conversion Donor Vehicles

July 10, 2020 Roadkill Customs

The primary complaint about an enclosed torque tube driveline is that there are very limited ratios available for the rear end. [More…]

How to Cut Pipe and Tubing by Hand ~ Exhaust Pipe and Roll Cage Cutter

July 9, 2020 Roadkill Customs

If you are welding up your own exhaust system or roll cage you need this tool to make those perfectly straight cuts which will make butt welding the joints together a breeze. [More…]

How To Determine Engine and Pinion Angle

How To Determine Engine/Pinion Angle

July 2, 2020 Roadkill Customs

Engine and pinion angle are relative to the ground. Most engines are set at 3 degrees, this allows the carburetor to sit level, however… [More…]

How To Properly Set Up A Panhard Bar

July 2, 2020 Roadkill Customs

The panhard bar is such a wonderfully simple design that gets a bad rap from a long history of poor implementation. Here’s how to set one up properly. [More…]

Blown 4L60e Transmission ~ Disassembly and Inspection

July 1, 2020 Roadkill Customs

Busted Classic Garage disassembles and inspects the sub-assemblies in a blown 4L60e transmission out of a ’98 Pontiac Trans AM. [More…]

How To Dial In Ignition Timing For Performance and Power

July 1, 2020 Roadkill Customs

Conventional ignition timing is the opposite of what’s needed for high-performance use. Here’s how to set your timing for maximum power. [More…]

How To Create Crazy Power on a Cheap 5.3L Vortec with Minor Upgrades

June 28, 2020 Roadkill Customs

Starting with a cheap high-mileage 5.3L Vortec engine, the crew makes as much horsepower as they can, spending as little money possible. [More…]

Patch Panel blended Into factory body lines

How To Blend Patch Panels Into Factory Body Lines

June 26, 2020 Roadkill Customs

Matt walks us through the process of blending the body lines at the wheel arch between the patch panel and the original line. [More…]

How To Prepare and Paint Chrome Emblems and Trim

June 18, 2020 Roadkill Customs

Chrome emblems and trim look great when shiny and new, they become dull and pitted from lack of care. Here’s how to prep and paint chrome. [More…]

Debadging ~ How To Remove Automotive Emblems, Badges and Nameplates

Debadging ~ How To Remove Automotive Emblems and Badges

June 16, 2020 Roadkill Customs

Debadging is stripping a vehicle of emblems and badges for a clean look popular on hot rods, street rods, and tuners… [More…]

How To Install Universal Rear Step Notch Kit from Welder Series

June 12, 2020 Roadkill Customs

The Welder Series Universal Rear Step Notch Kit is easy to assemble and install. The pieces fit together using alignment tabs to make clamping and welding a breeze. [More…]