
Rides & Roadkillers
Barry Weiss’ Cowboy Cadillac
Barry Weiss made a fortune selling wholesale produce and feeds his unique car collection, including this ’47 Cadillac, with the proceeds. [More…]

Rides & Roadkillers
Charles Darmanjian’s 1947 Plymouth ~ Flat Black Rat
Charles is a one-man-show in a small three bay shop in North Troy, New York. He primarily designs and fabricates parts for cars that are far from rat rods, his project car is a 1947 Plymouth. While his business caters to newer cars, Charles admits that it’s the classics he really enjoys working on. [More…]

Builds and Examples
1951 GMC/Chevrolet Resto Mod Chassis Swap
This 1951 GMC truck sits atop a 4th gen GM B-body chassis, suspension, drivetrain, and entire wiring harness including onboard diagnostics. [More…]

Rides & Roadkillers
Doodlebugs, Scrambolas, Jitterbugs, Field Crawlers and Other Farm Rigs
Doodlebug is the colloquial name for a home-made tractor made during World War II when production tractors were in short supply. [More…]

Rides & Roadkillers
Aaron Anderson’s True Home Grown Rat Rod
This truck was self-built with some help from neighbors, friends, and family. All the parts — every piece, came from Wabash County, Indiana. [More…]

Projects & Parts For Sale
Classic Project Cars, Trucks, and Part Donors For Sale in Great Bend, KS
Nobody Else’s Auto LLC in Great Bend, Kansas has 100s of project, build, and part donor quality cars and trucks for sale. [More…]

Technical Info
Mopar Body Style Codes
Chrysler, Desoto, Dodge, Imperial, and Plymouth body style codes, chassis codes, year ranges, and more. [More…]

DIY Projects
How To Install Portawall White Wall Tire Inserts
Portawalls make a great accessory for your custom car, truck, or motorcycle and the whitewall inserts are available in various sizes. [More…]

DIY Projects
How To Build and Install Exhaust Flame Throwers
Here’s how to wire your ride to shoot fire from the exhaust with flame thrower examples, wiring diagrams, tools, and supplies needed. [More…]

Rides & Roadkillers
The NewMad ~ 1955 Chevrolet Nomad Custom
It took 24,000 hours and 1.3 million dollars to transform a ’55 Chevy Nomad into the award-winning Chevy “NewMad”. [More…]

Rides & Roadkillers
Lil’ Rat ~ Rat Rod Lawnmower Built for $40 Bucks
Michael Snow from Horneytown, North Carolina saw our Farmer’s Chopper post and shared his old school rat rod lawnmower with us. [More…]

Builds and Examples
How To Narrow a Chassis to Fit Your Swap
How to narrow the frame rails of GM 4th Generation B-Body Platform for chassis swapping many 40s, 50, and 60s cars and trucks. [More…]

Rides & Roadkillers
DELIVERANCE ~ 1947 Ford Pro-Street Rat Rod Pickup
This is no ordinary Rat Rod. It was designed and built by an experienced Winston Cup race car builder with race-quality parts front-to-rear. [More…]

Builds and Examples
Big Bertha by South Texas Performance
South Texas Performance Turbo Diesel Rat Rod Truck built for The Rat Hard Build-Off ~ Builders get 30 days and $3,000 to build a Rat Rod. [More…]

Builds and Examples
The Roadkill Customs 1949 Studebaker Shop Truck
The Roadkill Shop Truck Project: Take a ’77 Camaro and S-10 frame rails and build a new soul for the ’49 Studebaker in 30 days for $1,000. [More…]

Technical Info
Ford Engine Block Casting Numbers
Note: A majority of FE blocks have either a ‘352’ or a backwards ‘501’ cast into the front of the block. With the exception of a few hi-performance 428 blocks, most all other FE blocks are identical externally. The only way of differentiating between them, since there are no external markings to tell you what you’ve… [More…]

How To & DIY
How To Plus Size Wheels and Tires
Plus Sizing your wheel and tire combination was designed to enhance vehicle performance and appearance by allowing fitment of larger diameter rims and lower profile tires. The theory is that while making these changes, you keep the overall tire diameter within 3% of the original equipment tires. [More…]

How To & DIY
How To Build A Hot Rod
Learn how to build a hot rod with these resources that help facilitate your build from inspiration and planning to build and customization. [More…]

DIY Projects
How To Convert a 1955, 56 or 57 Chevrolet From 4 Doors to 2 Doors
This video is a journal of the steps involved in converting a 1955, 1956 or 1957 Chevrolet 4 door post car into a 2 door. [More…]

Automotive Basics
Popular Automotive Math Formulas and Conversions
Popular Automotive Math Formulas and Conversions including RPM, MPH, Displacement, Rear-End Ratio, and Transmission Ratio. [More…]

How To & DIY
How To Use Automotive Body Filler
When working with body filler, whatever tools you use, the trick is to not add the last “skim coat ” till you KNOW that it is all you need. [More…]

How To & DIY
How To Wrap Your Old Car in a New Look
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…]

Rides & Roadkillers
California Man Merges Three 1950s Chevys Into One Iconic Car
Melding design elements from different Chevy models, the 789 shows the world that you really can’t have enough of a good thing. [More…]

Automotive Basics
Understanding and Troubleshooting Torque Converters
Torque converters are a type of fluid coupling which transfers rotating power from a prime mover, like an internal combustion engine, to a rotating driven load. In a vehicle with an automatic transmission, the torque converter connects the power source from the load. [More…]

Technical Info
Mopar Engine Block Casting Numbers
Engines include 318, 340, 383, 400, 413, 426 and 440 engines. Locate your engine casting number on the left-hand side of the engine. [More…]

Vintage Films
Heart Like a Wheel ~ Full Movie
The life of drag racing driver Shirley Muldowney with Bonnie Bedelia as Shirley Muldowney and Beau Bridges as racing driver Connie Kalitta. [More…]

Builds and Examples
Fast on Wheels 1969 Chevy Camaro Wagon
Keith Kaucher is building “what might have been” if the 1969 Chevy Camaro wagon really existed for SEMA 2013. [More…]

Days Gone By
Dangerous Sport ~ Motor Skiing in 1955
In Motor Skiing, brave skiers are towed by cars and motorcycles that are speeding and sliding at speeds up to 100 MPH. [More…]

Days Gone By
Frank Lloyd Wright Service Station
1956 built R. W. Lindholm Service Station is still open and pumping gas. This unusual Phillips 66 is located in Cloquet, Minnesota… [More…]

Ideas
Running Board Exhaust
We have always been a fan of creative exhaust – but generally we looked for the creativity under the car. This example, however, really grabbed our attention – We’ve given thought to running exhaust through the tailgate or rear quarter panel, but not the running board. Food for thought for future projects… [More…]

How To & DIY
How To Cut Threads ~ Using Taps and Dies
This 4-minute video covers the essential info needed to cut threads and keep yourself from getting into trouble, plus a drill-bit size chart. [More…]

DIY Projects
How To Chop a Top – Project Pilehouse DIY Top Chop
Learn the techniques for chopping a top on a 1950 Dodge pickup using MIG and TIG Welders, a Bead Roller, and a Hammer and Dolly Set. [More…]

Days Gone By
Auto Polo – The Sport of the Brave
Auto Polo was invented in the USA with rules and equipment similar to equestrian polo, and of course, used automobiles instead of horses. [More…]

DIY Projects
Budget Street Cred
The Mighty Car Mods boys buy a new car and attempt a budget makeover to give it some much-needed street cred. [More…]

Rides & Roadkillers
Erin Francis’ 1956 Ford F-100
Erin Francis shared this 1956 Ford F-100, restored and modified with IFS, four-link rear, coil overs on all corners, and more custom touches. [More…]

Technical Info
FAQs About Inverter-Based Plasma Cutters
Those familiar with inverters usually know they offer size, weight, and portability advantages. They also can improve reliability by overcoming primary power fluctuations, also known as dirty power. Question: Does the weight of the plasma [More…]

Rides & Roadkillers
1991 Toyota MR2 Twin-Engine Powered Jet-Car
This 1991 Jet-Powered Toyota MR2 is thrust driven by twin (2) GE T58 turbine engines, has 4 fuel tanks, and is very, very quick… [More…]

Car Shows & Events
First Annual SEMA Show ~ 1967 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles
The first SEMA Show was held at Dodger Stadium in LA to provide a forum for industry competitors to showcase new products to potential buyers. [More…]

Builds and Examples
Size Matters: Stacey David’s Dodge Power Wagon, aka SGT. ROCK
Stacey David’s Sgt. Rock truck project emphasizes the delicate balance between legality, safety, and historical homage. [More…]

Hood Rides & Hoopties
Buried Volkswagen Single Cab Recovered After 45 Years
This single cab was spotted in near Idaho Falls. It had been sitting in a wash since 1967, and was buried under two-three feet of dirt. [More…]

Hot Rod Lifestyle
Vintage Car Restoration
If you love old cars your not alone. Collectors have breathed new life into these vintage autos by restoring them to like new condition. [More…]

How To & DIY
How To Detail with Citrus Cleaners
Are you amazed at how many specialty cleaners are available to clean your vehicle? Ever wonder what the pros in Dealerships and Detailing Shops use? In those businesses, concentrated citrus cleaners have replaced them all and taken the center stage. [More…]

Hot Rod Lifestyle
ShopFlops ~ Warm Weather Workshop Footwear from Roadkill Customs
ShopFlops are for warm climate workshop footwear. These closed-toe flip-flops feature a stamped steel toe adhered to a pool-quality sole. [More…]

Hot Rod Lifestyle
Drive Youngsters’ Passion for Speed
Parents who see the drive to race in their children should take steps to help ensure their passion is fueled in a positive, safe environment. [More…]

Hot Rod Lifestyle
The Artwork of Bob Byerley
Bob Byerley (Sep 4, 1941 – Mar 14, 2019) touched the lives of several generations of strangers with his paintings… [More…]

Rides & Roadkillers
Steve Chopko’s 1969 Chevrolet C-10
The following was sent to us via our Facebook page. We love nothing more than hearing stories like this. Be inspired — Start a project, and get another one back on the road. [More…]

Builds and Examples
Custom Bubbletop “The Iron Lung” by Eric Goodrich
This is NOT a George Barris build. This is NOT an Ed “Big Daddy” Roth car. This is an one-off custom bubbletop build by Eric Goodrich. [More…]

Builds and Examples
Rebuilding a Triumph Spitfire Engine in Less than Three Minutes
After his Triumph Spitfire engine crashed, this resourceful gearhead purchased a used engine from a seller on eBay Motors. Wisely, he chose to photograph the entire teardown so he had a reference to remember how everything went back together. [More…]

Rides & Roadkillers
Harley Earl’s Legendary 1951 LeSabre Dream Car
Originally planned as a super streamlined car, Harley Earl’s legendary Buick Le Sabre was aimed at winning over a world audience. [More…]

Hot Rod Lifestyle
Trespassing, Pistols and $10 Photos of Classic cars
We were traveling the back country roads of Florida near Ocala when we happened across this row of old cars near Starke. [More…]
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