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Chopping the shoebox Ford: Part 1 - Box Cutter
It’s a common car. Ford’s first all-new car after World War II proved to be a popular and well-built automobile. more |
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GM Delphi 600 Integral Power Steering Gearboxs - Cures For A Bum Steer
While ’50s and ’60s Chevys were pretty good vehicles when they were factory fresh, today their shortcomings are painfully... more |
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F-1 Steering Boxes for Pre-’35 Fords - Simple Steering
From 1928-34 Ford used a side delivery steering box with the drag link connected to the left front wheel. Like most cars of... more |
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1934 Ford Five-Window Coupe - Using Garnish Outside Of Salads
Nothing infuses life into a stock body better than some well thought out restyling. A perfectly executed chop not only adds... more |
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1955 Oldsmobile Headlight Rings - Customizing Light
In the world of customizing there are certain elements that just seem to be nearly universal by design. more |
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302 Coyote V-8 Engine - Coyote Power: A Different Way To Be Different
Unlike most activities that fall under the motorsports heading, street rodding doesn’t have a rulebook to follow; there are... more |
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Brookville Model A Roadster Pickup - More Coyote Power
Apparently there are a number of street rod builders who are impressed with Ford’s new 5.0 four-cammer and Ford Racing... more |
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1950 Mercury Operable Quarter Vent Window Install - Full Function For Quarter Windows
When I was asked by Chuck Barnes and the crew from Nostalgic Auto Body in Island Lake, Illinois, if I wanted to chop a ’50... more |
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Aftermarket Wiring Kits - Wiring Isn’t An Electrifying Experience
Wiring kits make it easy more |
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Project RamRodder Rollcage Install - RamRodder, Part XII
When we began Project RamRodder the intention was to build a gasser for the street that we could also bracket race from... more |
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Custom Dash Panel Fabrication - Adding Dazzle To Your Dash
Attention to detail separates one car from the next, like the attention to detail infused into each individual build. more |
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Hot Rod Cooling Systems - Cooling The Hot Rod
Here we are entering another street rod season and hot rods across the country are preparing for the open road. more |
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1951 Chevrolet Sport Coupe Project - Project ’51 For 15K
After a slight hiatus, we’re happy to show you the progress we’re making on our ’51 Chevy Sport Coupe. more |
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RideTech AirBar Install - Air Supply, Part II
Back in the March issue, I ran through what it took to install the front half of RideTech’s StrongArm setup on my ’55 Chevy. more |
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Ford Flathead Intake Manifold Collections - Manifold Destiny
I can't really explain or justify my interest (some would say obsession) with old Ford Flathead speed equipment, especially... more |
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Fabricating a Custom Aluminum Fan Shroud - Increasing Airflow
Sometimes a simple change to your hot rod is all it takes to enhance its performance. By increasing airflow a properly... more |
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Painting the Frame - RamRodder Part XI
We’ve come to the conclusion that the only way our project cars are going to be built in a reasonable length of time is if... more |
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All-New Small-Block Ford - The Legend Grows
We can’t think of a better platform for the new Coyote 5.0, dual-overhead cam, 32-valve Ford motor than a low-slung ’33... more |
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Shoebox Ford Art Morrison Frame - The Big Frame-Up
When Ford finally introduced the first all-new car after World War II the styling was revolutionary. The front fenders had... more |
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Ford 5.0 Coyote Motor - A 302 In Coyote’s Clothing
Ford’s new Coyote 5.0 V-8 is a four-cam powerhouse that’s available in the new Mustang and in a crate from Ford Racing... more |
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Restoring Vintage Aluminum Parts - New Looks For Old Alloy
It almost seems as though a shop today can’t survive without a bead blast cabinet. While a pro builder certainly can’t get by... more |
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RideTech Coilover Suspension - Tech Shock Therapy
Bret Voelkel is a multifaceted guy. An entrepreneur and astute businessman by nature he’s also a hard-core hot rodder who... more |
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Stromberg 97 and the Holley 94 - 97 Nuances
Our hobby is full of contradictions; on one hand it's steeped in tradition, on the other it embraces the latest technology. more |
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Backdating A Small-Block Chevy - Everything New Is Old Again
The trend toward traditional hot rods has prompted a variety of new methods to provide the right vintage look. more |
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Vintage Engines: Cadillac
More than any other Detroit marque, this is a name that conjures up a powerful image of luxury and power; the kind that has... more |
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