Builds and Examples
Budget Ford 460 Big Block Engine Build
The team sets out to build a classic Ford 460 Big Block on a rock bottom budget. The Ford 460 engine build starts out with a junkyard 385. [More…]
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Lifestyle
The Field of Rusty Dreams ~ A Secret Junkyard Stash
In the past, you could drive through any town in America and find the local junkyard for pulling parts for your hot rod. [More…]
Ideas
1959 Cadillac Coupe DeVille Redesign ~ Modernizing an American Classic
The 1959 Cadillac Coupe DeVille built today… What would it look like? The SketchMonkey redesigns the ’59 Coupe DeVille and turns it into a car of today. [More…]
Products & Reviews
Tech Talk ~ Early Ford Drum Brake Options
Early Ford Drum Brake Options Bendix Style Brakes for 1937-48 Ford Spindles, 12 x 2 Inch (91065420) http://bit.ly/2996O9R Bendix Style Brakes for 1937-48 Ford Spindles, 12 x 1-3/4 Inch (91065410) http://bit.ly/28YhiuR Bendix Style Emergency Brakes [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Draw ANY Car In 3 Simple Steps
TheSketchMonkey shows you how to draw any car you want using just 3 simple steps. Try it. [More…]
How To & DIY
The Ultimate Drum Brake Repair and Replacement Guide
Learn how to replace your drum brakes including the wheel cylinders and bleeding the brakes. [More…]
Rides & Roadkillers
ICON Thriftmaster 1952 Chevy 3100 Five Window ~ Final Test Drive
Come along for a test drive in the ICON Thriftmaster 1952 Chevy 3100 Five Window. This one has some extra special details and options. [More…]
Projects & Parts For Sale
Insane Ford Flathead Stash to be Sold-Off!
Matt has been helping a local Early Ford guru thin down on his stash of parts, and is readying 75+ Ford Flathead V8s to be sold. [More…]
Lifestyle
Homemade Dirt Racer Swap Meet Find
IronTrap Garage had a lot of interest in the Homemade Dirt Racer they spotted at the Rhinebeck Swap Meet ~ one with Insane Mods! [More…]
Builds and Examples
Defiant! ~ 1,100HP 1972 AMC Javelin AMX Custom Muscle Car
“Defiant!” is the wildest ride crafted yet thanks to its extreme appearance, cutting-edge construction techniques and four-digit hp output… [More…]
Lifestyle
Autocrossing a 1965 Chevrolet El Camino
At his first event, it performed exactly how one would expect a stock ’65 El Camino to perform – he and the car needed to grow together. [More…]
Builds and Examples
BATTLESHIP ~ ’69 Chevy C10 Full Custom RestoMod Truck Build
THE BATTLESHIP is the name of this full Customized, RestoMod 1969 Chevy C10 Pickup Truck built by Carolina Kustoms. [More…]
How To & DIY
How to Install a Hidden Kill Switch
Instead of installing an expensive car alarm system or using ineffective methods to prevent your car from getting stolen, learn how to install an inexpensive, hidden kill switch. [More…]
Automotive Basics
How To Read and Understand Spark Plugs
A spark plug delivers electric current from the ignition system in the combustion chamber to ignite the compressed air/fuel mixture. [More…]
Automotive Basics
How To Determine Engine and Pinion Angle
Engine and pinion angle are relative to the ground. Most engines are set at 3 degrees, this allows the carburetor to sit level, however… [More…]
Products & Reviews
Patina: How to Create and Preserve
CarTech® and Kevin Tetz have produced the first book published that cover the many variables involved with creating and preserving patina… [More…]
Ideas
Carbeques and Hot Rod Grill Ideas
Hot Rod Grill and Carbeque Idea Gallery ~ Grills, Barbecues, Hibachis, Fire Pits and More Built with Car Parts. [More…]
Builds and Examples
1963 Cadillac Hearse Cummins Swap ~ Who Ya Gonna Call?
Tension gets high for Turnin Rust while time runs low as the guys set out to build their first official car show entry set to debut at the annual LoneStar Throwdown! Have they bitten off [More…]