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Floor Mount Side Detent Shifter
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Slap Shift Side Detent Shifter for GM TH200, TH250, TH350, and TH400

November 10, 2021 Roadkill Customs
This Side Detent Shifter is perfect for your GM Turbo-Hydramatic-equipped project and mounts solidly to your transmission tunnel. [More…]
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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…]
Original Docs for Your Classic GM Vehicle
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Order Original Dealer Invoice and Build Sheet for Your Classic GM Vehicle

January 27, 2021 Roadkill Customs
The collection covers most US cars and trucks from the mid-70s on. Vehicle Invoices are printed from microfilm or microfiche and sent as PDF. [More…]
GM Vehicle Information Kits PDF Download
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GM Vehicle Information Kits ~ Download Original Specification Sheets

January 27, 2021 Roadkill Customs
Download GM Vehicle Information Kits free of charge. Kits contain basic vehicle specifications, equipment, owners and service information. [More…]
Common Firing Orders
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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…]
The GM Heritage Center Tour
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General Motors Heritage Center Tour ~ 110+ Years of GM History

January 24, 2021 Roadkill Customs
Each vehicle in the Collection illustrates a milestone or accomplishment in the history of General Motors or automotive history in general. [More…]
GM LS Engine Specifications and History
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GM LS Engine Specifications and History

January 18, 2021 Roadkill Customs
Every LS engine in order of release from the LS1 launch in 1997 to the awesome LS9 in 2009 to the last Gen IV LS engines in 2017 is detailed. [More…]
LQ4 LS Engine Donor in 1947-54 Chevy 3100
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There’s an LS Engine Swap for Every Build Budget

January 17, 2021 Roadkill Customs
The Chevrolet LS Engine is an attainable, usable engine. Here are your donor vehicle options depending on your build or engine swap budget. [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…]
1941 General Motors Rat Rod Prerunner
Rides & Roadkillers

Built To Destroy ~ 1941 General Motors Rat Rod Prerunner

October 28, 2020 Roadkill Customs
The Terra Crew is in Southern California to meet up with Tim Shredarowich and check out his 1941 General Motors “Rat Rod Prerunner”. [More…]

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