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Favorite Zip Tie Moments
We’re all in agreement that the humble zip tie is one of the most helpful tools you can have around if you’re working on a car. These are favorite zip tie moments… [More…]
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AMC ~ Everything You Need To Know
Chevrolet, Dodge, and Ford — we all know them, but what about the small American company that gave them a run for their money? [More…]
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Tri-5 Chevrolets ~ What Makes Them So Great?
Ridetech goes to the 2019 Tri-Five Nationals in Bowling Green Kentucky to find out why 1955-1957 Chevrolets make such great Hot Rods. [More…]
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5 Cars You’d Never Guess Shared Engines
A common presumption is that all expensive sports and supercars have unique and complicated engines. While that may be true in many cases; Ferrari, Lamborghini or McLaren, for example, there are many other sports cars with much more humble motors borrowed from ordinary vehicles… [More…]
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Chevy Chevelle ~ Everything You Need To Know
This the Chevy that gave Ricky Bobby his courage back! It’s not the Corvette or the Camaro, this is the story of the Chevrolet Chevelle. [More…]
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How Superchargers Work
Centrifugal, Twin Screw, and Roots Superchargers – how they all work and what makes positive displacement superchargers so sought after. [More…]
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What Is A Traditional Hot Rod?
What is the meaning of the term Traditional Hot Rod, what qualifies as one, and where do you find the parts? Matt from Iron Trap Garage sits down and answers those questions, and gives us [More…]
Shop Basics
13 Tips and Tricks for Drilling Metal
YouTuber AvE brings you an Advanced Drilling Skill Builder: 13 Tips and Tricks for Drilling Metal. [More…]
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The Science Behind Using Fire To Mount Car Tires
The science behind setting tire beads that have become unseated and mounting a tire on a wheel using a controlled explosion. [More…]
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Universal Brake Drum Puller ~ Tools That Don’t Suck
Iron Trap Garage used a universal brake drum puller that works quite well when used on a vehicle that’s been sitting around for a long time. [More…]
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Popular Classic Car Wheel Bolt Patterns
Starting in the late 1920s, American automobile manufacturers primarily used a five lug bolt patterns which remain common today. [More…]
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Harley-Davidson ~ Everything You Need To Know
There is probably nothing more American than hitting the open road on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle! This is the story of America’s most successful motorcycle manufacturer… [More…]
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Tech Talk ~ Buick-Style Finned Aluminum Brake Drums
You can slip these Finned Aluminum Buick Brake Drums onto several of our hubs. No machining. No re-drilling. Not a cover. Just style… [More…]
Products & Reviews
Tech Talk ~ Early Ford Drum Brake Options
Early Ford Drum Brake Options Bendix Style Brakes for 1937-48 Ford Spindles, 12 x 2 Inch (91065420) http://bit.ly/2996O9R Bendix Style Brakes for 1937-48 Ford Spindles, 12 x 1-3/4 Inch (91065410) http://bit.ly/28YhiuR Bendix Style Emergency Brakes [More…]
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Where To Start When Adding Power To An Engine
Who doesn’t love more power? But when it comes to adding that extra power, you may not always know where to start. [More…]
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5 Things You Should Know About the VW Microbus
The Volkswagen Type 2, better known as the Microbus, VW Van, Hippie Bus, Kombi, or whatever else, maybe one of Jason Torchinsky’s favorite vehicles of all time. Here are 5 amazing things that stand out [More…]
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5 Tips For Replacing A Clutch Set
If your clutch is worn, burnt, or slipping, a replacement clutch may be needed. Or you might be considering a performance clutch. [More…]
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Soda vs Sand vs Glass Media Blasting
Ian Gilmore discusses and demonstrates the variations between soda blasting, sand blasting, and glass media blasting. [More…]