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1980 Yamaha Enticer 300 Snowmobile
Roadkill Powersports

Vintage 1980 Yamaha Enticer Snowmobile Revival to Former Glory

January 23, 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…]
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…]
Race Car
How To & DIY

How To Be Prepared For A Dyno Session And Not Waste Your Money

August 8, 2022 Roadkill Customs How To & DIY
Calvin from YouTube channel Nivlac57, no stranger to dynos, offers 5 tips and tricks that are key to a successful dyno session. [More…]
1970 Pontiac GTO
Hot Rod Lifestyle

Holey Goat Father/Son Texas Road Trip — 5 Days, and 2000+ Miles

August 6, 2022 Roadkill Customs Hot Rod Lifestyle
Dalton and his son JD from Pole Barn Garage embark on an epic road trip to Big Spring, Texas with the 1970 Pontiac GTO aka the Holey Goat. [More…]
Dan from DD Speed Shop
Hot Rod Lifestyle

Are You Killing The Hot Rod Community? Don’t Be “That Guy”

August 5, 2022 Roadkill Customs Hot Rod Lifestyle
Dan from DD Speed Shop offers his commentary on the future of hot rodding from the shop stool in front of his latest project. [More…]
Derelict 1967 Pontiac GTO
Builds and Examples

Reversing Gears ~ Rescuing One’s Own Derelict 1967 Pontiac GTO

July 26, 2022 Roadkill Customs Builds and Examples
Kerry Pierno has manufactured for himself a story of vehicular misfortune but is reversing gears by reviving his 1967 Pontiac GTO. [More…]
Old School Lace Paint Job
How To & DIY

How To Paint a Lace Roof on the Cheap Using Grandma’s Curtains

July 24, 2022 Roadkill Customs How To & DIY
Casey shows you every single step he and his father took to get the lace roof paint job to come out perfectly on the 1951 Chevrolet… [More…]
Napier's Auto Parts and Salvage Yard
Projects & Parts For Sale

Exploring an Antique Junkyard in the Hills of West Virginia

July 20, 2022 Roadkill Customs Projects & Parts For Sale, Vehicles For Sale, Vintage Car and Truck Parts
Join Junkcar Willy as he tours Napier’s Auto Parts and Salvage Yard in Wayne County, near Huntington, West Virginia. [More…]
Broken Rearview Mirror
How To & DIY

How To Cut Glass Mirror to Fix Broken Side View Wing Mirrors

July 19, 2022 Roadkill Customs How To & DIY
How to cut new mirror glass for any automotive mirror. You can also cut specialty pieces for blind spot viewing. [More…]
Rusty Truck
Rides & Roadkillers

The Rusty Truck Hillbilly Hauler and Fifth Wheel Camper ~ Full Tour

July 19, 2022 Roadkill Customs Rides & Roadkillers
The Rusty Truck, built by the late Aza Ziegler, is 1942 Chevrolet 1 ½ ton Hillbilly Hauler and Fifth Wheel Camper. [More…]
Used Car or Truck
Hot Rod Lifestyle

Tips for Buying a Used Car or Truck in Today’s Crazy Market

July 15, 2022 Roadkill Customs Hot Rod Lifestyle, How To & DIY
Harry breaks the car buying experience into actionable steps that can help YOU make an informed purchase decision before you buy. [More…]
Stripped Tread Repair Kits
Products & Reviews

Best Stripped Thread Repair? Heli Coil vs TIME-SERT, JB Weld, Loctite

July 13, 2022 Roadkill Customs Products & Reviews
Project Farm tests seven different damaged thread repair solutions: TIME-SERT, Heli Coil, E-Z LOK, HHIP, Loctite, JB Weld, and Copper Wire. [More…]
BRAKE FAILURE CRASH in a 1300HP Mercury Comet
Hot Rod Lifestyle

1,300HP Mercury Comet BRAKE FAILURE CRASH – Mistakes Were Made

July 11, 2022 Roadkill Customs Hot Rod Lifestyle
Shawn from AutotopiaLA met up with Russ in December 2021 to do a reel on his 1,300HP 1964 Mercury Comet. It didn’t end well. [More…]
Dodge Truck Brake Rotors
How To & DIY

How To Swap 1st Gen Dodge Truck Rotors from 5×5.5 to 5×4.5

July 3, 2022 Roadkill Customs How To & DIY
How to swap late 1st Gen Dodge truck rotors for early 1st Gen truck rotors effectively changing the bolt pattern from 5×5.5 to 5×4.5. [More…]
Chevy Small Block 283 Engine Rebuild Before and After
Builds and Examples

Amazing Chevrolet Small Block 283 Engine Rebuild Time-Lapse

June 27, 2022 Roadkill Customs Builds and Examples
Davin Reckow and the Redline Rebuild crew have created a fascinating stop-action time-lapse of a Chevrolet small block 283 engine rebuild. [More…]
2022 Hot Rod Power Tour
Hot Rod Lifestyle

Hot Rod Power Tour EXPOSED — The TRUE Experience

June 22, 2022 Roadkill Customs Hot Rod Lifestyle
Dan at DD Speed Shop shares his Hot Rod Power Tour experience and addresses all the rumors that have been running around on the internet. [More…]
Hot Rod Lifestyle

DD Speed Shop Conquers The 2022 Hot Rod Power Tour

June 20, 2022 Roadkill Customs Hot Rod Lifestyle
Winnipeg to Kansas then Kansas to Tennessee. Dan and Dani flat towed this 1957 Chevy a LONG ways but they’ve finally arrived! [More…]
Bracket Racing Drag Car
Hot Rod Lifestyle

Bracket Drag Racing 101 ~ Understand the Essentials and How To Win

June 17, 2022 Roadkill Customs Hot Rod Lifestyle
JustMoparJoe bracket races his 1968 Plymouth Barracuda and explains several rounds of actual drag racing as compared to the timing slips. [More…]
Dented Classic Truck Grill Before and After
How To & DIY

Repairing A Damaged and Dented Classic Truck Grill in 10 Minutes

June 16, 2022 Roadkill Customs How To & DIY
Carter Auto Restyling exercises his hammer and dollies to rough out the damage on his 1953 Chevy 3100 truck grill. [More…]
1963 Divco Milk Truck
Rides & Roadkillers

Twin Turbo 1963 Divco Milk Truck Goes 114mph

June 15, 2022 Roadkill Customs Rides & Roadkillers
Nick Cryer of Manhattan, Illinois and his Dad Mark and Uncle Bill turned an old Divco milk truck into a daily driver that can top 114mph. [More…]
Pass No Name Nationals Tech Inspection
Hot Rod Lifestyle

How To Pass Drag Racing Tech Inspections for the No Name Nationals

June 10, 2022 Roadkill Customs Hot Rod Lifestyle
JustMoparJoe combines his own drag racing experience and references from the AHRA Rulebook into a solid primer for first time drag racers. [More…]
1927 Cadillac Series 314 Four-Door Sports Sedan
Builds and Examples

1927 Cadillac Series 314 Barn Find with Period Air Brake Conversion

June 5, 2022 Roadkill Customs Builds and Examples
Joey Dillon has acquired an amazing barn find 1927 Cadillac Series 314 Four-Door Sports Sedan that features a period air brake conversion. [More…]
Holley Carburetor
How To & DIY

Swapping Holley Electric Choke to Manual Choke for Total Control

June 5, 2022 Roadkill Customs How To & DIY
How to swap electric choke to manual on the Holley 750 cfm Double Pumper carburetor for more control with Holley’s conversion kit. [More…]
1957 Chevrolet
Builds and Examples

Will DD Speed Shop Survive the 2022 Power Tour In A 65 Year Old Chevy?

May 31, 2022 Roadkill Customs Builds and Examples
Dan at DD Speed Shop is prepping his 1957 Chevy for the 2022 Hot Rod Power Tour and does a full nut and bolt check on this hotrod. [More…]
Ford 9 Inch Rear-End
How To & DIY

How To Set Up a Ford 9 Inch Third Member for High-Performance Use

May 24, 2022 Roadkill Customs How To & DIY
How to prepare a Ford 9-inch rear-end for high-performance use including setting bearing preload, gear mesh, and backlash. [More…]
1969 Plymouth Road Runner
Builds and Examples

RolledRunner: Wrecked and Rolled 1969 Plymouth Road Runner Revival

May 20, 2022 Roadkill Customs Builds and Examples
Dalton from Pole Barn Garage retrieves and revives a derelict Mopar factory 383/4-speed 1969 Plymouth Road Runner, aka ROLLEDRUNNER. [More…]
Jegs Engine Sling and Engine Cradle
Products & Reviews

Product Review: Testing JEGS Engine Sling and Engine Cradle

May 19, 2022 Roadkill Customs Products & Reviews
Jeff from 2HacksGarage uses a 1,000 pound capacity engine sling and big block ford engine cradle from jegs and offers his review of both. [More…]
Hot Rod Lifestyle

Life Advice For Young Car Guys — Win At Home In Your Own Garage

May 16, 2022 Roadkill Customs Hot Rod Lifestyle
If you’re a young guy and just cutting your teeth and want to get the biggest bang you can out of life, you want to watch this video. [More…]
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