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1956 Chevy Stunt Driving ~ The Joie Chitwood Thrill Show Feature
Days Gone By

Chevrolet Stunt Driving ~ The Joie Chitwood Thrill Show

October 12, 2018 Roadkill Customs
The “Joie Chitwood Thrill Show” was an exhibition of auto stunt driving that became so successful, Chitwood gave up racing his racing career. [More…]
F-100 Crown Victoria Chassis Swap
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The “F71” ~ ’71 F-100/Crown Victoria P71 Police Interceptor Chassis Swap

June 23, 2018 Roadkill Customs
A 1971 Ford F-100 pickup truck is chassis swapped with a 2008 Ford Crown Victoria P71 Police Interceptor and cut from long bed to short bed. [More…]
How to Notch Tubes Without a Tube Notcher
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How To Notch Tubes Without a Tube Notcher

May 22, 2018 Roadkill Customs
This is an easy to follow video that demonstrates how to accurately measure and notch tubes without the use of a tube notcher. [More…]
How To Know Where To Start a Metal Shaping Project
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How To Know Where To Start a Metal Shaping Project

May 21, 2018 Roadkill Customs
One of the biggest challenges when shaping custom metal parts and pieces is how and where to start. Start with a Zero Point. [More…]
Ford Model T - How to Start & How to Drive
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Ford Model T – How to Start & How to Drive

May 16, 2018 Roadkill Customs
In this video I demonstrate the Ford Model T’s unusual controls and how they all work, I show you how to start a Model T, and I take you on a short drive at the end… [More…]
How To Adjust the Valves on a Small Block Chevrolet
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How To Adjust the Valves on a Small Block Chevrolet

May 15, 2018 Roadkill Customs
This video demonstrates how to properly adjust Small Block Chevrolet engine valves… [More…]
Ursala ~ A 1966 Cadillac
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Ursala Deville ~ A 1966 Cadillac

May 9, 2018 Roadkill Customs
It’s big, it’s black, it’s smooth, it brushes the asphalt and rides on four monstrous wheels that tuck cleanly into the rear fenders. [More…]
American Graffiti Drag Race at Paradise Road
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American Graffiti ~ Drag Race at Paradise Road

May 9, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Milner (Paul Le Mat) drag races Falfa (Harrison Ford) and ends in a fiery crash that reunites Laurie (Cindy Williams) and Steve (Ron Howard). [More…]
How to Build a Press Brake
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How To Build a Press Brake

May 6, 2018 Roadkill Customs
A press brake is used to bend plate steel. Daniel shows you how to make a press brake with scrap metal and simple shop tools. [More…]
DIY Metal Brake for Sheet Metal
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DIY Metal Brake for Bending Sheet Metal

May 1, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Making a simple benchtop sheet metal brake that will bend 16 gauge steel. [More…]

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