David Freiburger Archives ~ Roadkill Customs

Mickey Thompson ~ The First American to 400 MPH

The First American to 400 MPH: Mickey Thompson

June 24, 2020 Roadkill Customs

Mickey Thompson was arguably the greatest hot-rodder who ever lived and was the first American to reach 400 miles per hour in a car. [More…]

Roadkill vs Mighty Car Mods Best Burnouts

Roadkill vs Mighty Car Mods ~ Who Does the Best Burnouts?

June 15, 2020 Roadkill Customs

David Freiburger and Mike Finnegan finally got together with Marty and Moog of Mighty Car Mods for some timed laps and donuts. [More…]

Top 10 Roadkill Burnouts and Donuts

June 5, 2020 Roadkill Customs

Here’s some of our favorite burnout and donut moments in Roadkill and Roadkill Garage, plus some of the usual Roadkill mayhem… [More…]

Roadkill Closes Down Woodward Ave For A Day Of Racing!

December 31, 2019 Busted Classic Garage

Roadkill closes Woodward Ave ~ here’s a brief history of Woodward Ave drag racing and whats become an all-day event called Roadkill Nights. [More…]

Roadkills Junkyard Gold ~ Over 70 Acres of Possibilities

Roadkill Junkyard Mecca: 70+ Acres of Possibilities!

September 27, 2019 Roadkill Customs

Roadkill’s Steve Magnante is headed to Turner’s Auto Wrecking in Fresno, California to uncover treasures from this legendary time capsule. [More…]

Roadkill Nights Interview with Dave Freiburger and Mike Finnegan

Up Close with Freiburger and Finnegan at Roadkill Nights 2019

September 9, 2019 Mad Scientist Garage

Get an exclusive look into future Roadkill episodes, the last years Richard Rawlings crash, and off-beat questions you don’t want to miss… [More…]

David Freiburger ~ Great Zip Tie Moments

September 7, 2019 Roadkill Customs

We’re all in agreement that the humble zip tie is one of the most helpful tools you can have around if you’re working on a car. These are favorite zip tie moments… [More…]

What’s the Power Difference: 2.5 Inch vs 3 Inch Exhaust

September 1, 2019 Roadkill Customs

Decide if 2 1/2 inch or 3 inch mufflers make more sense for your application with answers about power, tuning, and weight differences. [More…]

Best Roadkill Test Drives

November 14, 2018 Roadkill Customs

Every so often, a build or a new car just runs perfectly right out of the gate. Here are those times when we knew we struck gold as soon as we started the car. [More…]

Roadkill First Drives

November 1, 2018 Roadkill Customs

When the build is done, it’s time to take the cars out for their inaugural drive. And once in a while, the cars run great… [More…]

Best Roadkill Builds

September 2, 2018 Roadkill Customs

At Roadkill, not every project comes out perfectly. In fact, most of the time they don’t. Check out some of the most successful builds they’ve managed yet… [More…]

Roadkill Nights 2017 ~ Drag Racing on Woodward Ave

September 11, 2017 Busted Classic Garage

Roadkill prepped the street, installed a Christmas Tree and invited some of their friends for a night of drag racing fun. [More…]

David Freiburger’s Twin-Turbo 1973 “F-Bomb” Camaro

March 7, 2017 Roadkill Customs

The F-Bomb Camaro is based on a 1973 F-body and was recreated as Vin Diesel’s ride for Fast & Furious 4 right down to the 1,500-hp twin-turbo 406 CID V8 Engine. [More…]

Junkyard 1956 Buick / Corvette Chassis Swap Hack

August 15, 2016 Roadkill Customs

Finnegan and Freiburger literally hack a 1956 Buick Century out of a thorn bush it’s been sitting in for 25 years, then drop it on a Corvette chassis. [More…]