Bright Light
Juliano's Hot Rod Parts now offers Xe7R halogen headlights, which are extremely bright while still DOT legal.
The Xe7R is three times brighter and incorporates bi-function high intensity discharge (HID) technology, which means that both the high- and low-beams deliver HID. These lights emit a very white light with no hint of blue, seen on high-end exotic cars.
While these lights share the pure visual appeal and high-end custom look much like the old Lucas lights, the similarity ends there. And even though they're the world's most powerful headlights, they operate at only 35 watts in either high- or low-beam (versus 55- and 60-watt, respectively, for halogen low- and high-beam functions). The lights also draw almost 50 percent less amps than halogen headlamps while emitting half the heat. The Xe7Rs deliver the longest and widest field of nighttime vision currently available.
Groovy
Coker Tire, the world's largest supplier of collector vehicle tires, announces the availability of its new Firestone 820-18 grooved rear tires. Recognized as a period-correct choice for fitment on vintage racers, Sprint Cars, and nostalgia hot rods, these tires deliver an old-school street look coupled with modern reliability, safety, and a comfortable ride.
Coker's new Firestone 820-18 grooved rear tires feature four-ply polyester construction and a much larger diameter for a more aggressive stance. The new tires retail at $293 per tire.
The new Firestone grooved rear tires are available online, along with hundreds of other classic and collector car tires, wheels, special wheel and tire packages, vintage rims, tire and auto accessories, and collectibles.
Keep Your Cool
Impala Bob's offers a wide selection of radiators available with normal-duty two-row cores, heavy-duty three-row cores, and extra-heavy-duty desert cooler models with a four-row core. All radiators come with a one-year warranty.
Radiators are available for cars and trucks with six-cylinder, small-block, and big-block V-8s, with and without air conditioning, including: 1949-57 Bel Airs; fullsize 1958-76 Impalas; fullsize 1964-72 Chevelles and El Caminos; and 1948-72 fullsize Chevrolet and GMC trucks, Blazers, and Suburbans. Prices range from $166 to $420.
Power To The Caps
According to Sanderson, its PowerCaps eliminate turbulence and create a smooth flow of exhaust gases into your under-chassis exhaust system. They bolt right into the block-off plate location, and make a dramatic difference in performance, all while lowering the exhaust temperature and enhancing the tone.
Craig Yeske of Nightmare Street Rods in West Nyack, New York, invented PowerCaps and he tested them on his own cars. The engineers at Sanderson Headers were so impressed by his results that they teamed with Nightmare to do the manufacturing and marketing. You will really notice the difference a set of PowerCaps makes if you are running Sanderson's Lime Fire or Jayster outside chassis headers.
Sanderson PowerCaps are constructed with heavy-duty 16-gauge steel tubing, MIG-welded, and hand-finished.