Car Shows & Events Dino’s Git-Down 2018 ~ Chevy Only Show December 13, 2018 Roadkill CustomsGrinderTV talks with Dino about the past, present, and future of the Chevy Only Git-down, then headed to the show at Big Surf in Phoenix. [More…]
Technical Info Chevrolet S10 ~ Everything You Need To Know December 2, 2018 Roadkill CustomsWhether your Grandpappy left you his old truck or you found a donor, if your thinking of building something S10 based, Start Here. [More…]
Rides & Roadkillers 1949 GMC Long Bed Pickup Truck ~ ICON Derelict November 26, 2018 Roadkill CustomsA barn find 1949 GMC truck hiding a sports car under perfect patina! Come along for a ride to learn what makes an ICON Derelict so special! [More…]
DIY Projects 1963-72 Chevy & GMC Truck Longbed to Shortbed Conversion November 15, 2018 Roadkill CustomsThis Longbed to Shortbed Conversion Kit for 1963-1972 Chevy/GMC trucks will take the confusion out of this customization. [More…]
Builds and Examples Former Fire Truck: 1952 GMC 9700 7.9L Turbo Diesel Build November 13, 2018 Roadkill CustomsA former City of Woodstock Pumper #1 fire truck, Bob Ward’s 1952 GMC 9700 is a full size beast with a Turbo Diesel 7.9L International Motor and air suspension. [More…]
Technical Info The GM Vortec 8100 ~ A BIG Gasoline Engine October 24, 2018 Roadkill CustomsThe Vortec 8100 is an 8.1L V8 from GM that borrowed much of its design from the 454 CI big block that is so popular. [More…]
Technical Info Big Vehicle Overdrive ~ 4L80E Transmission Basics September 15, 2018 Roadkill CustomsWhen your big engine and TH400’s lack of overdrive has your engine screaming on the highway, a 4L80E transmission might just be the answer. [More…]
How To & DIY GM LSx Engine Swap ~ Wiring Harness Preparation August 28, 2018 Roadkill CustomsThe idea is to end up with a simplified engine harness that only needs a minimum number of inputs/outputs for a standalone swap. [More…]
DIY Projects How and Where To Score a Cheap Junkyard Engine June 12, 2018 Roadkill CustomsA guide to finding junkyard project engine donor vehicles for Chevrolet, Ford, and Mopar hot rods and custom cars and trucks. [More…]
Low Budget Builds 10 Best Hot Rods for 16-Year Olds June 8, 2018 Roadkill CustomsFrom clones to odd-ball models, here are 10 cool car ideas to get you thinking, each of which could be pulled off on a 16-year-old’s budget. [More…]