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Tri-5 Chevy Front Suspension Rebuild & Brake Upgrade
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Complete Tri-5 Chevy Front Suspension Rebuild & Brake Upgrade for $550

November 20, 2020 Mad Scientist Garage
Dan shows us his best solutions for rebuilding the front suspension at home as well as replacing and upgrading to front disc brakes. [More…]
1953 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon
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1953 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon Restoration Project

September 12, 2019 Roadkill Customs
John Thompson’s 1953 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon restoration project was meticulously executed by Roy Brizio Street Rods… [More…]
1949 Chevy 3100 Pickup
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1949 Chevy 3100 Pickup Reborn

August 28, 2019 Roadkill Customs
This truck has been in the family for more than 60 years and restored to its original state, just as when the family purchased it in 1955. [More…]
1940's Cushman Scooter
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The Cushman Project ~ 1940’s Cushman Scooter Restoration

August 10, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Matt is determined to reincarnate a 1940s Cushman Scooter into something custom, cool and fast! [More…]
1929 Plymouth Roadster
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1929 Plymouth Roadster Restoration Project

July 17, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Restoration of the 1929 Plymouth Roadster has been completed by Gassman Automotive of Waynesboro, VA. [More…]
1963 Porsche 356
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1963 Porsche 356B Super 90 ~ Full OEM Restoration

June 24, 2019 Roadkill Customs
After many years of neglect, this badly rusted iconic classic 1963 Porsche 356B gets a new life in this highly detailed restoration. [More…]
Automotive Emblems, Badges, Insignia, Nameplates
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Emblem, Badge, Insignia, Nameplate and Trim Restoration

June 18, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Its easy to find reproduction emblems and trim, but New old stock (NOS) emblems are becoming scarce and expensive, it pays to restore originals. [More…]
1949 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup Truck
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1949 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup Truck Restoration Project

May 31, 2019 Roadkill Customs
1949 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup Truck restoration project by the Roadster Shop of Mundelein, Illinois. [More…]
1964 Chevrolet Impala SS 409 Restoration Project
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1964 Chevrolet Impala SS 409 Restoration Project

April 2, 2019 Roadkill Customs
This ’64 Chevy Impala gets a complete body off restoration at the Hot Rod Factory including a full floor pan and 409 with a 4 speed. [More…]
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Restoration Project
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1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Restoration Project

January 15, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Dave Struebing’s 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Restoration Project by the Hot Rod Factory of East Bethel, MN. [More…]
1963 Volkswagen 23 Window Bus Body-Off Restoration
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1963 Volkswagen 23 Window Bus Body-Off Restoration

December 21, 2018 Roadkill Customs
1963 Volkswagen 23 Window Type 2 Kombi Bus Body-Off Restoration Project by Cooker’s in Williamsport, MD [More…]
1948 Chevrolet 3100 Thriftmaster Restoration Project
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1948 Chevrolet 3100 Thriftmaster Restoration Project

December 13, 2018 Roadkill Customs
1948 Chevrolet 3100 Thriftmaster Project ~ Full Restoration Slide-Show ~ Build by Gassman Automotive, Waynesboro, Virginia [More…]
1967 Ford Mustang Fastback Build
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Driveway Build: 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback

December 1, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Say hello to the most irresponsible financial decision of my entire life, a 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback project. [More…]
Full Restoration ~ 1968 Volkswagen Bug
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Full Restoration: 1968 Volkswagen Bug

November 2, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Watch the FULL At Home Restoration of a 1968 Volkswagen Beetle acquired for a paltry $250 from start to finish. [More…]
How to Fix Dents on Stainless Steel Trim
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How to Fix Dents on Stainless Steel Trim

October 27, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Car and truck trim can be expensive to repair if you send it out to professionals, but with just a few tools you can repair it yourself and save! [More…]
Vintage Car Restoration
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Vintage Car Restoration

July 15, 2009 Roadkill Customs
If you love old cars your not alone. Collectors have breathed new life into these vintage autos by restoring them to like new condition. [More…]

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