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1934 Ford Three-Window Coupe - The Kindest Cut
Nothing transforms a car like chopping its top. For good reason; second to sectioning it's the most intense car modification. more |
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Fan Shroud Fabrication - Which Way The Wind Blows
If you've seen the article elsewhere in this issue where U.S. Radiator fabricated a fan shroud for Project Shop Truck,... more |
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Derale Fan Installation - Heat Beaters
Many hot rodders don't think about cooling until every other part of their project is finished. more |
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Vintage Heater Restoration - Cool Heat
Of course, it goes without saying that all of us hot rod guys are tough as nails, and don't require any wimpy, comfort... more |
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Sheet Metal Patching - The Hole Shebang
Our decision to use a brand-new Dynacorn '47-50 Chevy truck cab from Chevs of the 40's instead of a readily available vintage... more |
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Heel Board Fabrication - Well Heeled
Aircraft construction is perfect for early style hot rods for several reasons, not the least of which is aesthetics. more |
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Street Rodder Cooling - A Hot Topic
Of all the issues facing those who build and drive street rods, controlling the operating temperature of the engine can be... more |
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Cooling The Flathead - Tech
The Flathead Ford motor is legendary in many ways, most of them good. But one downfall of this great motor has been... more |
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Project Ramrodder: Part VII - Radiator Install
There are times when looking at something from a different angle gives you a fresh perspective-in more ways than one. more |
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Harbor Freight's Telescoping Gantry Crane - It Ain't Heavy, It's My Hot Rod
Working out in the garage is always therapeutic. Well, that is until you find yourself with a three-person job and you are... more |
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1947 Chevy Pickup Heater Installation - The Heat Is On
Our plans for Project Shop Truck were laid out in the November issue, where in addition to telling you about the mechanical... more |
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Locking Fasteners: Myths, Procrastination, And Something New - Lock Down
Around three years ago Doc Hammett, of Totally Stainless, called STREET RODDER Editor Brian Brennan because of a... more |
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Aeromotive Fuel Systems - Fuel For Thought
Automotive fuel systems have a simple function-they deliver fuel to the carburetor or electronic fuel injection system. more |
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AMSOIL/Street Rodder Road Tour 2010
When the Intercity truck showed up at Cotati Speed Shop, the Shadow Rods XL27 Road Tour car was well on its way, but anyone... more |
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1940 Ford Headlights - Enlightening '40 Fords
The Deuce has its iconic grille, but the '40 Ford has what are arguably the nicest headlights of the prewar era. more |
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Carburetor Setup Tips - No Fuelin'
Let's paint a picture: You've just stuffed your new engine between the framerails of your hot rod. All the hoses and lines... more |
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1963 Chevrolet Impala Air Conditioning - Fresh Air
TFor reasons that aren't entirely clear, there are a few among us who view any kind of comfort or convenience accessory in... more |
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Classic Instruments Custom Gauge Clusters - Custom-Crafted Clusters
One of the reasons many of us build hot rods is akin to why painters, sculptors, and musicians ply the trade that they... more |
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1961 Chevrolet Impala Front Clip - Attitude Adjustment
Alloyway's Hot Rod Shop understand how to get the car low and make it driveable and the '61 Impala is no exception as the... more |
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Sparco Bucket Seat Sliders - Let It Slide
Personalization, probably more than any other single aspect, motivates us to build cars. Ours is a time-honored ritual of... more |
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Ramrodder: Part VI Autoloc Tilt Hood
An Open And Shut Case more |
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TCI Engineering Model A Signature Chassis - Grand Prize Chassis: Part II
One hundred rods, customs, and classic trucks were chosen by the editors of this magazine in the Turtle Wax/STREET RODDER Top... more |
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1963 Chevy Impala 700-R4 Overdrive Automatic - Shifty Business
There are few among us who are more die-hard traditionalists than Dick Megugorac, aka Magoo. He bought his first car, a '27... more |
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Cowl Steering Setup - Taking Turns
Certain design elements become signature when building a hot rod. From proper chassis dynamics and stance, to engine and... more |
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Hot Rod Wishbone Suspension - Better 'Bones: Part II - Tech
In the February issue of STREET RODDER we visited Alan Johnson's Hot Rod Shop in Gadsden, Alabama, to follow along with the... more |
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