Ford Archives ~ Roadkill Customs

Incomplete Projects ~ When You Can Only Afford Half a Car

Incomplete Projects ~ When You Can Only Afford Half a Hot Rod

October 26, 2020 Roadkill Customs

When your budget only can afford half of a car or truck, don’t despair — get creative…

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

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…]

Hot Rod Engines 101 ~ Ford Flathead

October 2, 2020 Roadkill Customs

Iron Trap Garage’s Matt walks you through the three distinct generations of the Flathead and the differences between them. [More…]

Cheap Junkyard V8 Engine Potential ~ Ford vs Chevy vs Dodge

September 29, 2020 Roadkill Customs

Even from a simple walk through the wrecking yard, every engine bay offers the beginning of a powerhouse. [More…]

Digging Out A 1947 Ford Coupe That Was Street Rodded In the 1970s

September 26, 2020 Roadkill Customs

Two brothers street rodded this 1947 Ford Coupe back in the 70s with a 302 SBF, automatic transmission, and a 1955-57 Chevy rear end. [More…]

Antique Car Auction In Old Illinois Ford Dealership ~ Zephyr, ’36 Roadster

September 21, 2020 Roadkill Customs

Matt from Iron Trap Garage spotted an awesome auction at an old Ford Dealership in Illinois filled with early Ford and Lincoln parts. [More…]

A Trans-Am Inspired 1966 Ford Pro-Touring Mustang

September 14, 2020 Roadkill Customs

Erik Gagnon built his pro-touring patina 1966 mustang for the sole purpose of having fun, auto-crossing, and beating the hell out of it. [More…]

10 Classic Muscle Cars You Can Still Buy Under $10K

September 4, 2020 Roadkill Customs

Not ALL Classic muscle cars are expensive! Join James as he looks at 10 classic yet offbeat muscle cars you can still buy under $10K. [More…]

Last CHP Ford Crown Victoria Interceptors

The California Highway Patrol has officially retired the last of its Crown Vics

September 3, 2020 Roadkill Customs

Tuesday was retirement day for the few Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptors that remained in service, the CHP said… [More…]

1949 Cummins Diesel Ford Truck ~ Photo: ford-trucks.com

Pikes Peak Hill Climb Record Shattered by a 1949 Ford Truck

September 1, 2020 Roadkill Customs

A new record was set for the fastest diesel vehicle to complete the Pikes Peak Hill Climb by a 1,400 HP Cummins powered 1949 Ford Truck. [More…]

How To Add Juice Brakes To Early Ford Spindles

August 25, 2020 Roadkill Customs

A common upgrade for early hot rodders was juice brakes on Model A’s and 1932-38 Fords. Matt shows how to install Juice brakes on earlier small pattern spindles. [More…]

Don’t Talk To Strangers, Unless He Drives a ’67 Camaro RS/SS, of Course

August 21, 2020 Mad Scientist Garage

Meeting a stranger with a passion for hot rods in common and checking out his impressive classic car collection. [More…]

2 Ford R Codes: ’69 Torino GT + ’69 Mach 1 Mustang with Dennis Collins

August 20, 2020 Roadkill Customs

Dennis Collins walks you through two really special 1969 Ford R Code cars that he’s really excited to finally get to show y’all. [More…]

1930 Ford Model A Coupe Hot Rod

August 13, 2020 Roadkill Customs

This coupe has been chopped 4¼”, channeled 4″, sports 2nd Gen Corvette IRS, a Borg-Warner Super T-10 4-speed transmission, custom home-garage paint, pleated interior, and hand-built wheels… [More…]