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[ March 1, 2023 ] Vintage 1980 Yamaha Enticer Snowmobile Revival to Former Glory Roadkill Powersports
[ February 26, 2023 ] 5 Common Mistakes That Cause Crooked Burnouts Hot Rod Lifestyle
[ January 19, 2023 ] Planning for the 2023 Hot Rod Power Tour Car Shows & Events
[ January 6, 2023 ] Rusty but Rare 1976 Chevy K10 Sport Truck Revival! Builds and Examples
[ January 2, 2023 ] Hoonigan Founder and Pro Rally Driver Ken Block Dead at 55 Hot Rod Lifestyle
[ January 2, 2023 ] World’s MOST Unusual Cars Ever Made, Found In One Warehouse Hot Rod Lifestyle
[ January 1, 2023 ] Is Hot Rod Drag Week Really Worth It? Car Shows & Events
[ December 11, 2022 ] Lower the Bar ~ Perfectionism is Ruining the Automotive Hobby Hot Rod Lifestyle
[ November 17, 2022 ] 1971 GMC COE Fire Truck to Ramp Truck Car Hauler Build Builds and Examples
[ November 4, 2022 ] Roadkill’s Best (and Worst) Drag Strip Tests Hot Rod Lifestyle
[ October 22, 2022 ] How To Choose the Correct Drag Racing Tire How To & DIY
[ October 16, 2022 ] 25 Tools and Gift Ideas Under $15 From Harbor Freight You Need Hot Rod Lifestyle
[ October 10, 2022 ] The Myths And Realities Of Carburetor Sizing Technical Info
[ October 2, 2022 ] The Inaugural No Name Nationals Drag Race & Burnout Contest Coverage Car Shows & Events
[ October 1, 2022 ] Lawn Mower Racing ~ The Worlds CHEAPEST Motorsport Hot Rod Lifestyle
[ September 28, 2022 ] Quick and Easy DIY Headliner for Less Than $20 How To & DIY
[ September 28, 2022 ] How To Tie a Steel Rod in a Knot DIY Projects
[ September 26, 2022 ] “Raceday” at The Race of Gentlemen Hot Rod Lifestyle
[ September 22, 2022 ] 1928 Ford Model A Coupe Goes From Yard Art To Driver Builds and Examples
[ September 21, 2022 ] How To Turn Railroad Track into a DIY Homemade Anvil DIY Projects
[ September 1, 2022 ] New Docu-Series from Rat Rod Magazine ~ American Rust Hot Rod Lifestyle
[ September 1, 2022 ] Finishing a Late Friend’s Handmade 1956 “Baby” Buick Special Mini Car Builds and Examples
[ August 22, 2022 ] Best 3-Ton Floor Jack? Snap On vs Daytona, Pittsburgh, ESCO, Husky, More Products & Reviews
[ August 18, 2022 ] Drag Racing 101 ~ Everything You Need to Know! Hot Rod Lifestyle
[ August 14, 2022 ] Real World Hagerty Collector Car Insurance Claim Experience Hot Rod Lifestyle
[ August 8, 2022 ] How To Be Prepared For A Dyno Session And Not Waste Your Money How To & DIY
[ August 6, 2022 ] Holey Goat Father/Son Texas Road Trip — 5 Days, and 2000+ Miles Hot Rod Lifestyle
[ August 5, 2022 ] Are You Killing The Hot Rod Community? Don’t Be “That Guy” Hot Rod Lifestyle
[ July 26, 2022 ] Reversing Gears ~ Rescuing One’s Own Derelict 1967 Pontiac GTO Builds and Examples
[ July 24, 2022 ] How To Paint a Lace Roof on the Cheap Using Grandma’s Curtains How To & DIY

Metal for Projects

7 Places to Buy Metal for Welding Projects

August 16, 2021 Roadkill Customs

When learning to weld or working a metal fabrication project, one of the first questions is “Where do you buy material for welding projects?” [More…]

Homemade DIY Wooden Slapper for Metalwork

How To Make a Wooden Slapper ~ DIY Metal Shaping Tool

March 2, 2021 Roadkill Customs

Wray Schelin from ProShaper Workshop demonstrates how to make a leather-faced wooden slapper for metalwork and shaping. [More…]

Basic Tools of Metal Finishing ~ How To Use a Hammer and Dolly

February 21, 2021 Roadkill Customs

A hammer & dolly are basic tools for bumping, peening, and finishing metal. Here’s how to use them together to straighten auto body sheet metal. [More…]

How To Remove Mill Scale

How To Remove Mill Scale

January 12, 2021 Roadkill Customs

You need to remove mill scale prior to welding. Mill scale is a pain to get off without impacting the material beneath it. [More…]

Sheet Metal Cutting and Grinding Tools

Sheet Metal Cutting and Grinding Tools with Fitzee’s Fabrications

January 3, 2021 Roadkill Customs

Fitzee discusses and demos sheet metal tools he’s used for 30 years, as well as the 21st Century cutting and grinding tools he uses today. [More…]

Making Bomber Seats and Frames

Project Pictorial: Making Bomber Seats and Frames

December 30, 2020 Roadkill Customs

Owen Jeancart’s photo journal of Bomber Seats crafted from .063 aluminum for Warhawk, a 1931 Model A inspired by WWII Curtiss P-40 Fighters. [More…]

1947-54 Chevrolet 3100 Widebody Chevy SSR Chassis Swap

1947-54 Chevrolet 3100 Widebody Stretch / Chevy SSR Chassis Swap

July 6, 2020 Roadkill Customs

1947-54 Chevy / GMC Advance Design 3100 truck body is cut down the middle and widened 5 full inches to facilitate a Chevy SSR chassis swap. [More…]

Scratch-Built Hot Rod Floor Pans

Scratch-Building Hot Rod Floor Pans

April 30, 2020 Mad Scientist Garage

Working with a hand crank bead roller, Dan churned out some top quality panels in a matter of minutes from paper templates. [More…]

Model T Door Patch Panels

Hand Forming Model T Door Patch Panels

April 24, 2020 Mad Scientist Garage

With a little practice and careful hammering, even the most rotten doors can be saved on the cheap with patch panels in a few hours. [More…]

Panel Forming and Chop Tops for Traditional Hot Rods

Panel Forming and Chop Tops for Traditional Hot Rods

April 5, 2020 Mad Scientist Garage

It doesn’t take laser-guided machines or years of practice. With just a marker and press this hot rod rookie turns steel into a work of art. [More…]

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