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Project and Part Cars and Trucks For Sale Wichita Kansas
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New Arrivals: Ford Chevy GMC Oldsmobile and Studebaker Near Wichita

February 22, 2021 Roadkill Customs
We tour New Arrivals at Rust Rach near Wichita Kansas with 150+ 1930s, 40s, 50s, 60s & 70s projects or parts cars and trucks for sale. [More…]
Tired Ford 300 Inline Six Engine
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Tired Ford 300 Inline Six Becomes Buzzin’ Half Dozen

February 16, 2021 Roadkill Customs
From freeway to farmyard, the rugged Ford 300 straight-six was everywhere! It’s the subject of Power Nation’s latest build. [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

February 16, 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…]
Shift Knobs
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OEM and Aftermarket Shift Knob/Shift Handle Thread Size Chart

February 15, 2021 Roadkill Customs
Shift Knob and Handle Thread Sizes may vary on vehicle make, model, and trim level, and whether it is OEM, performance, or aftermarket… [More…]
1949 Ford Shoebox 2008 BMW 335i Chassis Swap
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1949 Ford Shoebox / 2008 BMW 335i Chassis Swap

February 12, 2021 Roadkill Customs
This chopped, shortened, and wide-bodied 1949 Ford was swapped on top of a 2008 BMW E92 335i N54 twin-turbo car. [More…]
Brent Jennings' 1964 Ford is the Ultimate Pro-Touring Falcon
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Brent Jennings’ 1964 Ford is the Ultimate Pro-Touring Falcon

February 12, 2021 Roadkill Customs
The amount of custom touches and level of execution on this Father and Son project is rare for a garage build. [More…]
Project and Part Cars For Sale near Wichita Kansas
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Ford, GM, Mopar, Other Project & Part Cars For Sale near Wichita Kansas

February 2, 2021 Roadkill Customs
Mr. Goodpliers tours a private collection near Wichita Kansas that has 150+ 1930s, 40s, 50s, 60s & 70s project or parts cars and trucks for sale. [More…]
Joey Logano Shows Off His Ford Collection
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Joey Logano Shows Off His Ford Collection

February 2, 2021 Roadkill Customs
2018 NASCAR Cup Series Champion Joey Logano shows us 11 awesome Ford cars from his collection at his personal shop in North Carolina. [More…]
Popular Engine Swap Dimension Chart
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Popular V8 Engine Swap Dimension Chart ~ Will your engine choice fit?

January 26, 2021 Roadkill Customs
Specs include overall height, length, and width of a fully dressed engine – oil pan, intake, carburetor, front accessory drives, and exhaust. [More…]
How To Install a 1930s-70s Rear Window Seal
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How To Install a 1930s-70s Rear Window Seal

January 26, 2021 Roadkill Customs
David and Jason install a window gasket step-by-step using a method that works on most cars and trucks from the 1930s to the late 70s. [More…]
Common Firing Orders
Automotive Basics

Common V8 Firing Orders, Distributor Locations and Rotation Directions

January 25, 2021 Roadkill Customs
Common Firing Orders. MSD Ignition created this helpful chart that displays many common V8 firing orders and distributor direction. [More…]
How To Install A Windshield Gasket Seal
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How To Remove and Replace 1930s-70s Windshield Seals

January 11, 2021 Roadkill Customs
David and Jason install a windshield gasket step-by-step using a method that works on most cars and trucks from the 1930s to the late 70s. [More…]
1932 Ford Gasser Barn Find
Rides & Roadkillers

1932 Ford Gasser Barn Find ~ Legit Drag Racing History Revealed

December 20, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Imagine a 1932 Ford three-window coupe Gasser in a chicken house. Now imagine that it has deep drag racing history that goes back to 1957. [More…]
Old Smokey vs Hoonicorn
Hot Rod Lifestyle

1,200hp Compound Turbo Diesel vs Ken Block’s 1,400hp AWD Mustang

December 4, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Old Smokey vs Hoonicorn ~ A 1,200hp Compound Turbo Diesel F100 truck vs Ken Block’s 1,400hp AWD Ford Mustang. [More…]
Classic Original Exterior Sun Visors For Sale
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Original Exterior Sun Visors For Sale ~ Chevy, Ford, Mercury, Mopar, More

November 20, 2020 Roadkill Customs
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…]
Incomplete Projects ~ When You Can Only Afford Half a Car
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Incomplete Projects ~ When You Can Only Afford Half a Hot Rod

October 26, 2020 Roadkill Customs
When your custom car or truck project budget lets you only afford half of a car or truck, don’t despair — get creative! [More…]
Forgotten 1934 Ford Tudor Hot Rod
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Forgotten 1934 Ford Tudor Hot Rod Reunited With Family After 50 Years!

October 13, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Barry Skelly modified this ’34 Tudor in the 60s, but due to an expanding family, he was forced to sell the car, and never he saw it again. [More…]
1931 Ford Model A 5 Window Coupe Rescued From A Basement
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1931 Model A 5 Window Coupe Rescued From A Basement

October 4, 2020 Roadkill Customs
DD Speed Shop has been pursuing this Model A 5 Window Coupe for some time. When the owner was finally ready to sell, Dan was ready to buy. [More…]

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