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Chopped 1951 Chevrolet and 1999 GMC Jimmy Chassis Swap for $3500
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Low Budget 1951 Chevrolet on ’99 GMC Jimmy Chassis Swap for $3500

October 26, 2021 Roadkill Customs
Casey’s Customs is chassis swapping a 1951 Chevrolet with an AWD, 6-cylinder 1999 GMC Jimmy donor and has set a budget cap of $3,500. [More…]
1957 Ford Restoration Project
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What Does Car Restoration Really Cost?

September 2, 2021 Roadkill Customs
Ethan and Kristin from Driving Line break down the costs that went into restoring the 1957 Ford build they drove across the country in. [More…]
1954 Ford F100 2000 Lincoln Towncar Chassis Swap
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1954 Ford F100 / 2000 Lincoln Towncar Chassis Swap for Under $1,000

June 29, 2021 Roadkill Customs
Casey’s Customs chassis swaps a $250 1954 Ford truck body on to a 140K Mile 2000 Lincoln Towncar chassis donor acquired for $500. [More…]
LQ4 LS Engine Donor in 1947-54 Chevy 3100
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There’s an LS Engine Swap for Every Build Budget

January 17, 2021 Roadkill Customs
The Chevrolet LS Engine is an attainable, usable engine. Here are your donor vehicle options depending on your build or engine swap budget. [More…]
Engine Masters Tests Budget Mods for Big Power
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Engine Masters Tests Budget Mods for Big Power!

September 8, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Let’s face it, right now everyone wants to find as much power as they can on their engine, for as little money as possible. [More…]
Inexpensive DIY Rust Remover Paint Stripper Alternative
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Inexpensive DIY Rust Remover and Paint Stripper Alternative

July 30, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Davin Reckow shows how easy stripping rust and paint and grease and grime can be, with a special ingredient recommended by a dairy farmer! [More…]
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4 Budget Dynamat Alternatives for DIY Vehicle Sound Deadening

June 2, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Nothing ruins a sweet ride more than vibrations and doors that rattle. Here’s how to sound deaden and insulate your ride on a budget. [More…]
Old School Model T Chassis
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Old School Model T Chassis Build

March 25, 2020 Mad Scientist Garage
In two short days a rolling chassis was crafted and this field-find Model T is supporting its own weight for the first time in decades. [More…]
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How To Build Your Project Car Engine On A Budget

November 13, 2019 Roadkill Customs
It’s done. You’ve pulled the trigger on that project car or truck and dragged it home. Here’s what you can get done with a budget from $50 to $2,500. [More…]
Top 5 Tips For Building Your Hot Rod On A Budget
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Top 5 Tips For Building Your Hot Rod On A Budget

November 8, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Matt from Iron Trap Garage shares with us his Top 5 Tips for building your hot rod on a budget. [More…]

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