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Classic Instruments Sky Drive - But Officer …
For as long as hot rodders have stomped on the throttle, the resulting readout on the speedometer is a hit or miss... more |
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GMS Sure Start Smart Battery System - One More Chance
Every hot rod has a battery and with few exceptions these aren’t our daily drivers. Because of this type of use, or lack... more |
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Kugel Swing Pedal Assembly - Swing Time
Building a street rod is not unlike trying to fit 10 pounds of stuff into a 2-pound bag; there are lots of parts to put in... more |
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Woody's Hot Rodz Gasser Chassis - The Instant Gasser
Unless you just crawled out from under a rock or have been doing the “Rip Van Winkle” thing for the past 10 years you know... more |
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Creating Custom Taillights
In the evolution of many mild customs, a taillight change is necessary in order to improve the flow and lines of the car. more |
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Dropping Your Cowl And Tweaking Your ’Rails, Part 3
Channeling creativity when working on your hot rod is one of the main ways to infuse newfound personality into its design and... more |
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Fabricating Firewall Insulation - Quiet, Please!
With the abundance of reproduction and aftermarket parts available today why would anyone even attempt to make their own? Oh,... more |
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Making Hood Straps
One of the unique design components of STREET RODDER’s 2010 Road Tour car is how the hood is secured without hood sides. Dual... more |
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October 2011 Window Shopper
PerTronix Ignitor II and III ignition systems require a full 12V power connection between the ignition switch and the... more |
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Setting Up a Paint Spray Gun - There’s A Pattern Developing Here
Paint is likely one of the most intimidating things consistent among all corners of the automotive world. It requires heaps... more |
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Speedway Motors No-Weld IFS Crossmember '35-'40 Fords - Bolt-In Independence
There’s an intimidation factor that prevents many street rodders from tackling certain projects on their cars. This factor is... more |
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Fabricating Stainless Doorsills - Fresh Entry
I started the project by making a paper pattern (arrow) of each of the original sills. After comparing similarities and... more |
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One-piece Side Windows for Sedans - Coupe Trick
Hot rodders prefer coupes. (Editor’s note: I knew it wouldn’t take long for Pat and I to disagree. Hot Rodders prefer highboy... more |
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Tech Project ’51 For $15K Gets A Used Drivetrain
It’s a great feeling to bolt a fresh engine and trans into your project car. Well, we suppose it is since we’re happy to... more |
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Automatic Overdrive Transmissions - Automagic Transmissions
When it comes to applying the latest technology to street rods some of us are more enthusiastic than others. If nuclear... more |
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Real Deal Steel 1957 Chevy Body - Building Better Bodies
Every time I see a new, all-steel reproduction body I take a serious reality check. Had someone mentioned 35 years ago that... more |
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Bodywork and Prepping for Paint - Under The Surface
Paint and upholstery—probably the only two jobs most homebuilders farm out to professionals. However, if you’re capable of... more |
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1934 Ford Highboy Coupe - Dropping Your Cowl And Tweaking Your ’Rails, Part 2
Anytime you begin a project, especially when you start on your hot rod, it is always a good idea to plan your work and work... more |
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1951 Ford Sedan - Box Cutter
In the last issue (August 2011) we stopped by the Rodcrafters Shop in Welcome, North Carolina, to follow along as Larry Shoaf... more |
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1955 Packard 400 Two-Door Hardtop - Sketchpad
T here are all kinds of sheetmetal out there that make for outstanding examples to start with when building yourself a... more |
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1937 Ford Coupe - Hidden Sounds
There are a lot of rods out there whose owners are interested in having a laundry list of creature comforts, everything... more |
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The Fender Roller - Workshop
The more we play with ’50s and ’60s cars, the more we install larger wheels and tires. While that’s just fine sometimes, much... more |
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August 2011 Window Shopper
American Autowire offers the Classic Update Kit for the ’59-60 Chevy Impala (PN 510217, $599) that offers you one of the most... more |
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1941 Ford Instrument Panel - Saving Vintage Instruments
Over the years we’ve found that some of the best opportunities come out of chance conversations. more |
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1934 Ford Highboy Coupe - Tech Dropping Your Cowl And Tweaking Your ’Rails, Part 1
When looking at Ford’s ’33-34 models you will see a heavy frame lurking under the cowl that takes away from the car’s style... more |
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