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How To Understand, Diagnose and Replace Transmission Mounts

May 10, 2020 Roadkill Customs
A bad transmission mount can prove to be more expensive if not diagnosed through symptoms such as vibration and noise in the vehicle. [More…]
1956 Chevy Stunt Driving ~ The Joie Chitwood Thrill Show Feature
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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 Channel a Model A Body
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How To Channel A Ford Model A Body

June 6, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Matt demonstrates how to channel a Ford Model A Body down over the frame to give the car a lower overall profile. [More…]
How To Build a Budget Chevy 350
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How To Build a Budget Chevy 350

June 1, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Brutha JD builds a typical low buck Chevrolet 350 engine including the step by step process and parts part numbers used. [More…]
How To Connect GM LSx Engines to an Older GM 4 Speed Manual Transmission
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How To Connect LSx Engine to Older GM 4-Speed Manual Transmission

May 26, 2018 Roadkill Customs
How to connect an original GM 4 speed manual transmission (Muncie M20/M21/M22, Borg Warner Super T10) to your swapped in LSx Series engine. [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…]

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