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Bucket List Road Trips and Events

February 12, 2021 Roadkill Customs
Summit Racing welcomes special guest Brad Phillips from Hagerty and discuss bucket-list road trips and automotive events for the car enthusiast! [More…]
Joey Logano Shows Off His Ford Collection
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Joey Logano Shows Off His Ford Collection

February 2, 2021 Roadkill Customs
2018 NASCAR Cup Series Champion Joey Logano shows us 11 awesome Ford cars from his collection at his personal shop in North Carolina. [More…]
Factory Correct Reproduction Window Stickers
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Factory Correct Reproduction Window Stickers

January 31, 2021 Roadkill Customs
Triple A Enterprises is a family-run company that was started by Bill Petriko in 1979. Bill’s done extensive research (including getting dirty in old dusty attics) to ensure that all the data used comes from [More…]
DIY Auto Repair Lift and Bay Rentals
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DIY Auto Repair Lift and Bay Rentals and Other Garage Spaces For Rent

January 26, 2021 Roadkill Customs
We explain all of your options for space to work on your car — from DIY auto shops and garages to more unconventional alternatives. [More…]
The GM Heritage Center Tour
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General Motors Heritage Center Tour ~ 110+ Years of GM History

January 24, 2021 Roadkill Customs
Each vehicle in the Collection illustrates a milestone or accomplishment in the history of General Motors or automotive history in general. [More…]
1926 Studebaker Roadster Manual Leaflet
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1926 Studebaker Roadster Manual Leaflet ~ Read Carefully

January 24, 2021 Roadkill Customs
Do not attempt to operate this car without first reading carefully every word of the instruction book which will be found in tool box. [More…]
Loaner Tool Programs
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Loaner Tools and Services From Your Local Auto Parts Store

January 20, 2021 Roadkill Customs
From spring compressors to specialized pullers, your local auto parts store may have the tools you need — and they’ll loan them to you free! [More…]
Classic Roadkill ~ 1,100hp Camaro Goes for a Landspeed Record
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Classic Roadkill ~ 1,100hp Camaro Goes for a Landspeed Record

January 15, 2021 Roadkill Customs
Finnegan builds 1,100hp big block, Freiburger brings a Camaro he’s run 261mph at Bonneville… Win right? Probably not, because Roadkill. [More…]
Ken Block's 1400hp AWD Mustang Hoonicorn V2 Final Drive
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The Hoonicorn’s Last Ride? Ken Block’s 1400hp AWD Mustang Final Drive

January 12, 2021 Roadkill Customs
Ken Block and Ford Motor Company’s exclusive partnership has brought in some real hardware over the past decade in rally and rallycross. [More…]
Road Trip USA ~ 11 Essential Road Trip Routes
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11 Essential Road Trip Routes ~ Road Trip USA

January 7, 2021 Roadkill Customs
Tired of your typical cross-country road trip and the boredom of endless interstates? Take the next exit and get on a two-lane highway. [More…]
Testing the Craftsman Hand Tool Lifetime Warranty and Return Policy
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Testing the Craftsman Hand Tool Lifetime Warranty and Return Policy

December 24, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Will Lowes or Ace Hardware swap $200 in broken Craftsman lifetime warrantied tools that were not purchased there, and without a receipt? [More…]
DD Speed Shop 1957 Chevy Bel Air Giveaway
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Did You Win The DD Speed Shop 1957 Chevy Bel Air Giveaway Car?

December 23, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Now that DD Speed Shop has made their subscriber goal, the 1957 Belair has finally been given away to one lucky individual! [More…]
10 Techniques That Will Make You A Better Driver
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10 Techniques That Will Make You A Better Driver

December 17, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Bad drivers, poor decisions, and potential hazards exist with every turn of the steering wheel. Here are 10 tips to make you a better driver. [More…]
Drag Racing 5 of the Fastest Minibike Builds
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Drag Racing 5 of C&Cs Fastest Minibike Builds

December 17, 2020 Roadkill Customs
The guys are going drag racing with some of their fastest mini bike builds, including the 190cc CT70, 225cc Mega Moto, 108cc Z50, and More! [More…]
How To Survive A Car Crash
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How To Survive A Car Crash

December 16, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Jeremiah Burton takes an in-depth look into the physics of a crash and the engineering that has gone into keeping us all safe. [More…]
Bad Chad Old Car Buying Tips
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Buyer Beware ~ Bad Chad on What He Looks at When Buying an Old Car

December 10, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Bad Chad Hiltz explains in detail what he looks for specifically when evaluating an old vehicle for purchase. [More…]
Gifts for Car People
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The BEST and WORST Gifts for Car People Ranked

December 4, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Donut Media ranked 25 of the best (and worst) car-related gifts to make holiday shopping a little easier for the car enthusiast in your life. [More…]
Old Smokey vs Hoonicorn
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1,200hp Compound Turbo Diesel vs Ken Block’s 1,400hp AWD Mustang

December 4, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Old Smokey vs Hoonicorn ~ A 1,200hp Compound Turbo Diesel F100 truck vs Ken Block’s 1,400hp AWD Ford Mustang. [More…]

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