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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…]
GM SBC Twin Turbo Kit
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Small Block Chevy Twin Turbo Kit for $1000

November 18, 2019 Roadkill Customs
For the price, this is the most complete Small Block Chevy Twin Turbo Kit available and has all brand-new, quality parts capable of producing well beyond 750 horsepower with supporting modifications. [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 “Thrill Driver’s Choice” ~ In 1956, Joie Chitwood Thrill Show drivers exclusively drove Chevrolet cars… Joie Chitwood Thrill Show The “Joie Chitwood Thrill Show” was an exhibition of auto stunt driving that became so successful, Chitwood [More…]
F-100 Crown Victoria Chassis Swap
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The “F71” ~ F-100 / Crown Victoria P71 Chassis Swap

June 23, 2018 Roadkill Customs
In this series of videos, a 1971 Ford F-100 Pick-up truck is chassis swapped with a 2008 Ford Crown Victoria P71 Police Interceptor and converted from long-bed to short-bed… [More…]
1950 Chevrolet 3100 with NASCAR Roots
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1950 Chevrolet 3100 with NASCAR Roots

June 22, 2018 Roadkill Customs
This 1950 Chevrolet 3100 pick-up retains little more than the  sheet metal, much of which has been modified to accommodate a NASCAR chassis and drive-train — the truck’s original suspension, brakes, engine, gearbox, electrical and frame have all been ditched. [More…]
How to Tint a Back Window on a Classic Truck
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How to Tint a Back Window on a Classic Truck

June 13, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Automotive window film (often called window tint) can not only reduce heat and glare in your vehicle, it can also protect you from damaging rays from the sun. Not only does window film protect you [More…]
How to Build a Custom Transmission and Driveshaft Tunnel
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How to Build a Custom Transmission and Driveshaft Tunnel

June 8, 2018 Roadkill Customs
In this video, Matt’s Ford Model A gets a custom transmission and driveshaft tunnel. He’ll show you how to create these tunnels using tools from Eastwood tools including the English wheel, the TIG 200 and [More…]
How To Fabricate and Install Ford Model A Floor Pans
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How To Fabricate and Install Floor Pans

June 8, 2018 Roadkill Customs
In this video, Matt shows how he fabricated floor pans for his Model A project using some sheet metal and a handful of Eastwood tools, while offering a couple helpful tips to keep that metal [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
In a previous post, a simple hot rod chassis from scratch for a 1930 Ford Model A Coupe was demonstrated… The chassis and project is now ready to start channeling the body down over the frame to [More…]
How To Build a Model A Hot Rod Chassis
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How To Build a Model A Hot Rod Chassis

June 2, 2018 Roadkill Customs
This tech article is meant to inspire and give you a jumping point for building your own chassis. Every car is going to be a little different in measurements and execution, so be sure to think it all through before you start… [More…]
How to Measure for a Drive Shaft
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How to Measure for a Driveshaft

June 2, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Greg Frick from Inland Empire Driveline Service in Ontario, California offers information on how to properly measure for a custom or refurbished stock or aftermarket performance driveshaft. In this video you learn to: Measure from [More…]
How To Build a Budget Chevy 350
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How To Build a Budget Chevy 350

June 1, 2018 Roadkill Customs
El Rey’s Blue Collar 350 El Rey’s Garage demonstrates a typical low buck Chevrolet 350 engine build including the step by step process and parts used (+ part numbers)… From friend of Roadkill Customs, Brutha [More…]
How To Connect GM LSx Engines to an Older GM 4 Speed Manual Transmission
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How To Connect GM LSx Engines to an Older GM 4 Speed Manual Transmission

May 26, 2018 Roadkill Customs
In this video you’ll learn 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. See Parts List below… What Parts You Need [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. Learn and practice this technique if you ever plan to build anything [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. Many projects often don’t get finished because parts start not fitting or working. With a couple of [More…]
How To Mix Flat or Matte Black Paint
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How To Mix Flat or Matte Black Paint

May 21, 2018 Roadkill Customs
In this video we are going to show you how to mix flat or matte black paint when painting a car. The paint we are using is a single stage matte Hot Rod Black finish [More…]
Ford Model T - How to Start & How to Drive
Hot Rod Lifestyle

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
Automotive Basics

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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