Customization Archives ~ Roadkill Customs

Easy Chrome ~ Brush or Spray-On Chrome Alternative

Brush or Spray-On Chrome Alternative ~ Easy Chrome

January 3, 2020 Roadkill Customs

Easy Chrome is a chrome paint that provides a water-proof chrome finish that looks like real chrome. It can be used to repair real chrome as well as scratched, dented, or rusted chrome. [More…]

Small Block Chevy Twin Turbo Kit for $1000

November 18, 2019 Roadkill Customs

For the price, this is the most complete Small Block Chevy Twin Turbo Kit available and has all brand-new, quality parts capable of producing well beyond 750 horsepower with supporting modifications. [More…]

Budget Sound Deadening Alternatives to Dynamat

October 17, 2019 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…]

How to Box-In a Differential Rear End Housing

How To Box-In a Differential / Solid Axle Rear-End Housing

September 5, 2019 Roadkill Customs

You’ll learn how to fabricate and weld on steel plates to stiffen the rear axle and prevent it from torquing when under load [More…]

Classic Original Exterior Sun Visors For Sale

Original Exterior Sun Visors For Sale ~ Chevy, Ford, Mopar, More

July 29, 2019 Roadkill Customs

Sunglasses not enough? Looking for that Classic or Lowbrow Style? Go with an Exterior Sun Visor — Adding sun visors to your vehicle can help you see while driving in bright sunshine or to add that full custom classic or vintage car look… [More…]

How To Chop a 1938-39 Ford Truck Grill to Fit a Hot Rod Model A

December 17, 2018 Roadkill Customs

Matt takes a 1938-39 Ford pickup truck grill insert and sections it to get the proportions to match a channeled Ford Model A Sport Coupe… [More…]

1931 Chevy Rat Rod Build ~ Air Breather 2.0

How To Make a Custom Air Breather/Air Filter From Scrap

November 23, 2018 Roadkill Customs

Rat Rod Bob is at it again, this time crafting a custom air breather for his rat rod. [More…]

How To Make a Custom Brass Knuckles Shift Knob

How To Make a Custom Brass Knuckle Shift Handle

November 15, 2018 Roadkill Customs

Rat Rod Bob Builds shows how he made a custom shift handle and a brass knuckle shift knob for his 1931 Chevrolet rat rod. [More…]

1963-72 Chevy & GMC Truck Longbed to Shortbed Conversion

November 15, 2018 Roadkill Customs

This Longbed to Shortbed Conversion Kit for 1963-1972 Chevy/GMC trucks will take the confusion out of this customization… [More…]

How to Narrow a Ford 8.8 Inch Rearend

November 9, 2018 Roadkill Customs

The Ford 8.8 is quite possibly the most DIY friendly rear axle out there: they are cheap to modify and replace parts on. This covers strip-down, measurements, cutting and welding [More…]

How to Fabricate a Custom Hot Rod Dashboard

October 26, 2018 Roadkill Customs

In this video, Matt goes over how to build a custom hot rod dash using nothing more than bead roller, punch/bead dies and a shrinker stretcher… Also of Interest: Custom Center Console from Scrap Cab [More…]

Custom Tire Raised Lettering Kit ~ Fits All Vehicles

Custom Raised Tire Lettering Kit ~ Fits All Vehicles!

October 26, 2018 Roadkill Customs

Tire Stickers Tire Lettering Kit – Create Your Own Custom Tire Lettering Add-On Accessory – Fits all vehicles! No more boring, plain black tires! Trick out your ride with custom raised white tire lettering on [More…]

Bare Metal Paint Effect How To

October 21, 2018 Roadkill Customs

Rat Rod Bob shares his trials and tribulations attempting a convincing bare metal paint effect on his rat rod. [More…]

How To Repair a Ford Model A Frame and Horns

October 8, 2018 Roadkill Customs

Andrew works on repairing a pair of damaged front frame horns on the Ford Model A and begins filling all the unwanted holes in the horns… Also of Interest: How To Weld Gaps and Poorly [More…]

E-Stopp Electric Emergency Brake Kit

October 6, 2018 Roadkill Customs

The E-Stopp Electric Emergency Brake kit is a great option for those looking to eliminate the traditional foot or hand operated emergency brake systems in favor of a cleaner look. The system activates via push-button [More…]

How To Fix Flaking Clear Coat and Paint with a Rattle Can Kit

How To Fix Flaking, Faded Clear Coat and Paint with a Rattle Can Kit

October 2, 2018 Roadkill Customs

Cars and trucks from the 70s, 80s and 90s are becoming more popular with many wanting that throwback look, but can’t get into something from the 40s, 50s or 60s. These now 30+ year old [More…]

How To Age and Patina Wood

October 1, 2018 Roadkill Customs

Although you can create similar effects with pre-mixed paints and stains, new wood can be aged in minutes with a simple easy-to-use solution of household materials that can be painted on. This technique with vinegar [More…]

Tail Light Fuel Filler on a '71 Chevy C10

Build Watch: C10 Custom Bed and Tail Light Fuel Filler

September 29, 2018 Roadkill Customs

Jamey Campise of Jeweled Up Junk (Facebook and Instagram) in Bakersfield, California is building a 1971 Chevrolet C10 for a customer. The project calls for shortening from long bed to short bed and tubbed wheel wells. Jamey’s [More…]