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1941 Dodge Power Wagon aka Sgt. Rock
Builds and Examples

Size Matters: Stacey David’s Dodge Power Wagon, aka SGT. ROCK

August 11, 2023 Roadkill Customs Builds and Examples
Stacey David’s Sgt. Rock truck project emphasizes the delicate balance between legality, safety, and historical homage. [More…]
Engine Oil
Technical Info

Oil Viscosity: Does the Thickness of Your Oil Matter?

August 2, 2023 Roadkill Customs Technical Info
David Frieburger explores the intricacies of oil viscosity and its impact on engine performance with sponsor, Driven Oil. [More…]
Engine Oil Filters
Products & Reviews

10 Oil Filters Compared: Finding the Best for Your Vehicle

August 1, 2023 Roadkill Customs Products & Reviews
A comprehensive comparison of 10 different oil filters to determine which one reigns supreme and which ones fall short. [More…]
Big Block V-8 Engine Before and After Rebuild
Builds and Examples

Big Block V8 Engine & Vintage Race Car TIME-LAPSE Restoration

July 31, 2023 Roadkill Customs Builds and Examples
When Hagerty first met Snowball Bishop and saw his old Ford dirt track racer behind his barn, they knew it had to be back on the track. [More…]
Project Car Ready for Paint
How To & DIY

How To Paint a Car at Home Step-by-Step

July 28, 2023 Roadkill Customs How To & DIY
We take you through the step-by-step process of achieving a quality finish for your car, from the initial prep to the final cut and buff. [More…]
The Fabulous Hudson Hornet Race Car
Rides & Roadkillers

The Fabulous Hudson Hornet: The Legacy of a Racing Legend

July 18, 2023 Roadkill Customs Rides & Roadkillers
We delve into the captivating world of Hudson Hornet race cars in this in-depth documentary by the Hagerty Drivers Foundation. [More…]
The Carb Cheater App and Engine Bay
Products & Reviews

The Carb Cheater: Revolutionizing Carburetor Tuning for Classic Car Enthusiasts

July 11, 2023 Roadkill Customs Products & Reviews, Technical Info
We explore Luke’s innovative solution, The Carb Cheater, which aims to simplify and streamline carburetor tuning for classic car enthusiasts. [More…]
Gas Cans with 87, 91, and 93 Octane Fuel
Technical Info

Does Higher Octane Fuel Deliver Better Performance and Efficiency?

July 10, 2023 Roadkill Customs Technical Info
A series of tests to compare different octane levels to determine whether higher octane fuel is worth the additional cost. [More…]
MIG Welder Tip Set For Gasless Flux Core Welding
Welding Basics

Improve Your Flux Core Welds with a Simple Nozzle Change

July 6, 2023 Roadkill Customs Welding Basics
We explore the benefits of removing the nozzle for flux core welding and discuss the exceptions where it is necessary. [More…]
Automotive Oil Filter
Products & Reviews

Top Oil Filters Tested for Restriction and Filtering Efficiency

July 2, 2023 Roadkill Customs Products & Reviews, Technical Info
Brand Ranks tests four popular oil filters (Fram, Mobil 1, K&N, Walmart) to determine their restrictiveness and filtering efficiency. [More…]
Hot Rod Lifestyle

Cliff Dive Destroys Ford F-1 Race Truck in Pikes Peak Hill Climb

June 28, 2023 Roadkill Customs Hot Rod Lifestyle
1949 Ford F-1 Pikes Peak race truck was destroyed in a severe accident during the 2023 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. [More…]
NEW 4-Cyl Camaro and OLD V8 Corvette
Hot Rod Lifestyle

GM’s Drag Race: C5 Corvette vs Chevrolet Camaro Four-Banger

June 27, 2023 Roadkill Customs Hot Rod Lifestyle
A thrilling performance comparison between two General Motors (GM) cars: the iconic C5 Corvette and a new four-cylinder Chevrolet Camaro. [More…]
Gasless Flux Core Welds Before and After
How To & DIY

Tips for Setting Up and Using a Self-Shielded Flux Core Welder

June 26, 2023 Roadkill Customs How To & DIY, Welding Basics
From polarity to tension and stick-out, we’ll cover the key elements that contribute to successful welding with self-shielded flux core wire. [More…]
David Frieburger
Technical Info

Does the Fuel You Choose Matter?

June 17, 2023 Roadkill Customs Technical Info
This article highlights the essential findings and conclusions regarding each fuel type’s impact on power and performance. [More…]
Hot Rod Lifestyle

Favorite and Forgotten Car Features of Yesterday

June 14, 2023 Roadkill Customs Hot Rod Lifestyle
Discover how advancements in technology, shifting consumer preferences, and regulatory influences have reshaped the automobile. [More…]
DIN Style Automotive Relay
Technical Info

What Do DIN Style Automotive Relay Pin Numbers Mean?

June 6, 2023 Roadkill Customs Technical Info
Tool Demos explains what DIN style automotive relay terminal numbers mean and shows how they work and how you can remember which one does what. [More…]
U-Haul Car Trailer
Hot Rod Lifestyle

The Genius Design of U-Haul Car Trailers — Idiot Proof

June 5, 2023 Roadkill Customs Hot Rod Lifestyle
The U-Haul Car Trailer may not be the best car trailer ever but they’ve made it incredibly user-friendly with features that are foolproof. [More…]
Vintage Gas Station
Hot Rod Lifestyle

The Way Gas Stations Used To Be

June 1, 2023 Roadkill Customs Hot Rod Lifestyle
Modern gas stations bear more resemblance to convenience stores than the service stations of the past, which embodied a distinct persona. [More…]
Ford 300 Inline 6 Hybrid with a 5.3 Liter Chevy LS Cylinder Head
Builds and Examples

Ford 300 Inline 6 Hybrid with 5.3 Liter Chevy LS Cylinder Heads

May 23, 2023 Roadkill Customs Builds and Examples
Ken Hutchinson from Tall Garage is crafting a cylinder head for his Ford 300 Inline 6 from a pair of Chevrolet 5.3 Liter LS cylinder heads! [More…]
Original Seals and Gaskets
How To & DIY

Tech Tip: Keep Your Original Rubber Seals and Gaskets

May 17, 2023 Roadkill Customs How To & DIY, Technical Info
If you follow any tech tip advice from Steele Rubber Products, let it be this one! Keep. Your. Originals. Whether you are restoring a classic vehicle, repairing damaged rubber on your boat or RV, or [More…]
COMP Cams Camshaft Factory
Shop Tours

How is a Performance Camshaft Made? COMP Cams Factory Tour

May 17, 2023 Roadkill Customs Shop Tours
Tour the COMP Cams factory and see the full progression of cam grinding technology thanks to tour guide rocket scientist Billy Godbold! [More…]
John Deere 108 Racing Lawn Mower
Roadkill Powersports

How The John Deere 108 Race Lawn Mower Was Made

May 11, 2023 Roadkill Customs Roadkill Powersports
This John Deere 108 mower had all the standard features you’de expect it to have, but now, it rips around at a top speed of 47 MPH! [More…]
1966 Batmobile Replica
Rides & Roadkillers

Ohio Man Builds Insane 1966 Batmobile Replica

April 24, 2023 Roadkill Customs Rides & Roadkillers
We happened across this roadworthy and amazingly functional 1966 Batmobile replica built by YouTuber Batcarguy. [More…]
Wheel Lug Nut Locks
Products & Reviews

Can Any Lug Nut Lock Stop Wheel Theft?

April 17, 2023 Roadkill Customs Products & Reviews
When you buy a new car or set of wheels, you may also want to purchase some security like a set of lug nut locks to prevent wheel theft. [More…]
Drag Racing Tires
How To & DIY

Drag Race Tire Tech: FASTEST Way To Change Your Gear Ratio!

April 6, 2023 Roadkill Customs How To & DIY
JustMoparJoe offers up a quick and simple formula to calculate your new final gear ratio (Effective Gear Ratio) when switching tire sizes! [More…]
1980 Yamaha Enticer 300 Snowmobile
Roadkill Powersports

Vintage 1980 Yamaha Enticer Snowmobile Revival to Former Glory

March 1, 2023 Roadkill Customs Roadkill Powersports
Dalton from Pole Barn Garage bought this vintage 1980 Yamaha Enticer 300 snowmobile project to go do wintery snow things with Junkyard Digs. [More…]
Drag Race Car Crooked Burnout
Hot Rod Lifestyle

5 Common Mistakes That Cause Crooked Burnouts

February 26, 2023 Roadkill Customs Hot Rod Lifestyle
5 Common Mistakes to Cause a Crooked Burnout! #racecar #dragcar #ahra #burnout #burnouts #nhra YouTuber and seasoned drag racer JustMoparJoe recently had an issue with his car burning out crooked at the inaugural No Name [More…]
Planning for Hot Rod Power Tour 2023
Car Shows & Events

Planning for the 2023 Hot Rod Power Tour

January 19, 2023 Roadkill Customs Car Shows & Events
Dan from DD Speed Shop talks the 2023 Hot Rod Power Tour. He shares what he learned at last year’s event and planning for the event. [More…]
Rusty and Worn 1976 Chevy Sport Truck
Builds and Examples

Rusty but Rare 1976 Chevy K10 Sport Truck Revival!

January 6, 2023 Roadkill Customs Builds and Examples
Dalton from Pole barn Garage works to revive a rusty but rare 1976 Chevy K10 Sport truck from Kevin at Junkyard Digs. [More…]
Ken Block 1967-2023
Hot Rod Lifestyle

Hoonigan Founder and Pro Rally Driver Ken Block Dead at 55

January 2, 2023 Roadkill Customs Hot Rod Lifestyle
Pro rally driver and founder of Hoonigan Racing died Monday in a snowmobiling accident near Mill Hollow area in Wasatch County. [More…]
MOST Unusual Cars Ever Made
Hot Rod Lifestyle

World’s MOST Unusual Cars Ever Made, Found In One Warehouse

January 2, 2023 Roadkill Customs Hot Rod Lifestyle
Hagerty’s “Barn Find Hunter” Tom gets a private tour of the Lane Motor Museum in Nashville, TN by the man himself, Jeff Lane. [More…]
Hot Rod Drag Week 2022
Car Shows & Events

Is Hot Rod Drag Week Really Worth It?

January 1, 2023 Busted Classic Garage Car Shows & Events, Hot Rod Lifestyle
Bart from Busted Classic Garage breaks down his Hot Rod Drag Week 2022 experience with his LS1 powered Pontiac Trans Am. [More…]
Project car on jack stands in garage
Hot Rod Lifestyle

Lower the Bar ~ Perfectionism is Ruining the Automotive Hobby

December 11, 2022 Roadkill Customs Hot Rod Lifestyle
Don’t let the pursuit of perfection ruin your project vehicle. Just have fun with it and get the vehicle on the road and driving. [More…]
Ramp Truck Car Hauler Rendering
Builds and Examples

1971 GMC COE Fire Truck to Ramp Truck Car Hauler Build

November 17, 2022 Roadkill Customs Builds and Examples
Make It Kustom and Halfass Kustoms collaborate to build a 1971 GMC COE Fire Truck cab and Chevy C30 chassis into a kustom car hauler. [More…]
Roadkill Drag Racing
Hot Rod Lifestyle

Roadkill’s Best (and Worst) Drag Strip Tests

November 4, 2022 Roadkill Customs Hot Rod Lifestyle
Here are some of Roadkill’s favorite drag strip tests, including some tests that went horribly wrong… [More…]
Drag Racing Tires
How To & DIY

How To Choose the Correct Drag Racing Tire

October 22, 2022 Roadkill Customs How To & DIY
The evolution of the drag racing tire and direct looks at popular, race tested tire designs, and explain the key features to look for. [More…]
25 Tools and Gift Ideas
Hot Rod Lifestyle

25 Tools and Gift Ideas Under $15 From Harbor Freight You Need

October 16, 2022 Roadkill Customs Hot Rod Lifestyle
Jared shows you 25 tools under $15 from Harbor Freight that you need to have in your garage or shop. These are Great Gift Ideas! [More…]
Uncle Tony with Engine and Carburetor
Technical Info

The Myths And Realities Of Carburetor Sizing

October 10, 2022 Roadkill Customs Technical Info
Uncle Tony offers up some of the carb sizing factors at play plus some basic guidelines that will get you headed in the right direction. [More…]
Car Shows & Events

The Inaugural No Name Nationals Drag Race & Burnout Contest Coverage

October 2, 2022 Roadkill Customs Car Shows & Events
The 2022 No Name Nationals at Jeffers Motorsports Park featured several classes of drag racing, burnout contest, and “Monkey Bike” Challenge… [More…]
Lawn Mower Racing
Hot Rod Lifestyle

Lawn Mower Racing ~ The Worlds CHEAPEST Motorsport

October 1, 2022 Roadkill Customs Hot Rod Lifestyle, Roadkill Powersports
This is Lawn Mower Racing — a bunch of maniacs get together in a field to do some of the craziest racing on 50mph lawn mowers [More…]
Car headliner covered with playing cards
How To & DIY

Quick and Easy DIY Headliner for Less Than $20

September 28, 2022 Roadkill Customs How To & DIY
DIY Headliner from thrift shop playing cards and miscellaneous adhesives arranged into an alternative headliner in JD’s ’59 Ford. [More…]
Steel Knot and Rebar Clove Hitch Knot
DIY Projects

How To Tie a Steel Rod in a Knot

September 28, 2022 Roadkill Customs DIY Projects, How To & DIY, Ideas
Here are two examples of how to tie a solid steel rod in a knot which could make a cool shift knob, handle, or other accessory detail. [More…]
The Race of Gentlemen on the Beach
Hot Rod Lifestyle

“Raceday” at The Race of Gentlemen

September 26, 2022 Roadkill Customs Hot Rod Lifestyle
“Raceday” is a short Film on what the race day at The Race of Gentlemen looks and sounds like by Motor House,. [More…]
1928 Ford Model A Coupe
Builds and Examples

1928 Ford Model A Coupe Goes From Yard Art To Driver

September 22, 2022 Roadkill Customs Builds and Examples
Ben from Rotter’s Garage bought a 1928 Ford Model A Coupe that’s spent the past 8 years as yard art! He works to get it running and rebuilt. [More…]
DIY Homemade Railroad Track Anvil
DIY Projects

How To Turn Railroad Track into a DIY Homemade Anvil

September 21, 2022 Roadkill Customs DIY Projects
A short stretch of railroad track is turned into an anvil. The basic shape was cut with an angle grinder and file, then sanded and blued. [More…]
American Rust
Hot Rod Lifestyle

New Docu-Series from Rat Rod Magazine ~ American Rust

September 1, 2022 Roadkill Customs Hot Rod Lifestyle
“American Rust” takes a cinematic look at the rat rod scene from the inside, following real builders and enthusiasts around the country. [More…]
1956 Buick Special Go Kart
Builds and Examples

Finishing a Late Friend’s Handmade 1956 “Baby” Buick Special Mini Car

September 1, 2022 Roadkill Customs Builds and Examples
Karl Fisher is working to honor a late friend who started building a mini ’56 Buick Special from the leftovers of a car that was rusted out. [More…]
3-Ton Floor Jacks
Products & Reviews

Best 3-Ton Floor Jack? Snap On vs Daytona, Pittsburgh, ESCO, Husky, More

August 22, 2022 Roadkill Customs Products & Reviews
3-Ton Floor Jacks are tested: Snap On, Daytona, Pittsburgh, Arcan, Black Jack, ESCO, and Home Depot’s Husky and Maasdam. [More…]
Beacon Dragway in Paducah, Kentucky
Hot Rod Lifestyle

Drag Racing 101 ~ Everything You Need to Know!

August 18, 2022 Roadkill Customs Hot Rod Lifestyle
Big James from The James and James Show goes over everything you need to know to be ready for your first trip to the Dragstrip! [More…]
Wrecked Classic Car
Hot Rod Lifestyle

Real World Hagerty Collector Car Insurance Claim Experience

August 14, 2022 Roadkill Customs Hot Rod Lifestyle
Cley recounts his experience with his Hagerty classic car insurance claim after hitting a deer with his 1974 Plymouth Duster. [More…]
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