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Updated Instruments: New Electronics For Old Gauges By Classic Instruments
It’s well established that Classic Trucks’ editor, Ryan Manson, marches to a different drummer (some say he stumbles to a tune no one else hears, but let’s not quibble). As a by-product of his unique...
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Installing and Testing Prothane Motor Mounts on a 5.7L Hemi
During the installation of TTI headers on our ’06 5.7L Hemi Police Pursuit Charger (“Go With the Flow,” July ’17), we discovered that the motor (engine) mounts were torn beyond the point of reuse....
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We Install a Home-Built Twin-Turbo System for ZedSled, Our 1978 Camaro
My first drive in a turbocharged street car was a 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse with the 210HP 2G turbo setup. That car was super fun and gave me an appreciation of forced induction and how quickly it feeds...
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Roadkill takes on Dirt Fish Rally School… AGAIN!
If you don’t have a Motor Trend on Demand subscription, this would be the time to at least do the 14-day free trial. Why? Because the guys went back to Dirt Fish Rally School! Back in episode 32,...
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The Brilliant Blue 1941 Willys Known as Guggy’s Gasser is Born Again
The Beauty of this Beast Radiant. Master fabricator Rob Ida grew up in a world of hot rod shows, shop days, and weekends at the racetrack. His dad, Bob Ida, is an East Coast Drag Racing Hall of Famer,...
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The Demise of Gas-Powered Cars is Further Off Than You Think
So, you’re cruising down the road in your hot rod or commuter and AC/DC’s “Highway to Hell” comes on the radio. You can’t help but crank it up when you hear that unmistakable guitar riff blast through...
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AMBR Contenders 69th Grand National Roadster Show
It’s late February so it must be Pomona, California and the start of the indoor car show season. The 69th Annual (we think it’s the 70th as the show started in 1948) Grand National Roadster Show which...
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The Best Mustang Shows of 2018
As we write this, it’s mid-January and much of the country is buried in snow and ice, posteriors freezing in record numbers. Even the snowmen are saying, “Dammit, it’s cold out here!” Those winter...
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See What Goes into Chevrolet Performance Crate Engines
We’ve heard all the stories through the years about crate engines: Missing parts, poorly machined or bad castings, and even the hassle of having to replace a failed crate engine and fighting with the...
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America’s Most Beautiful Roadster The Martin Special 1931 Ford
From the work bays at Hot Rods and Hobbies comes this year’s winner. While it is called the 69th Annual Grand National Roadster Show held at the Pomona Fairplex in Southern California it has been...
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Hidden Internet Treasure: Websites Every Muscle Car Fan Should Bookmark
When I was an adolescent automotive enthusiast, my learning curve was at the mercy of books and magazines, including the one you’re reading. Older folks (“adults,” I used to call them) had the benefit...
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2018 Grand National Roadster Show: Move In and Pre-Show Gallery
It’s the night before the noise. Thursday was move-in day at the 2018 O’Reilly Auto Parts Grand National Roadster Show. When the day started, the numerous fairground buildings of the Fairplex in...
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Ultrarare 1967 Dodge Coronet R/T Hemi Convertible Bought, Sold, Then Bought...
The 1967 model year was pivotal in the North American specialty car market. Chevrolet and Pontiac introduced their Mustang-fighters. Mercury rolled out the Mustang-based Cougar. Over at Plymouth, the...
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A Beginner’s Guide To Eastwood’s Bench Top English Wheel
There are some pieces of shop equipment that border on magical when in experienced hands. One such item is an English wheel. We’ve all seen photos of a veteran craftsman creating everything from a...
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Paint & Body Special: Replace a Quarter-Panel the Right Way on a 1970...
These are the glory years for muscle car restoration. Enthusiasm is strong, car events continue to proliferate, and the level of quality restorations from both professional and private shops is at an...
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Brian Lohnes Garners Robert E. Petersen Award At MPMC!
NHRA Announcer and Put Up or Shut Up master of match-ups, Brian Lohnes, was presented the Robert E Petersen Award at SEMA’s Motorsports Parts Manufacture’s Council (MPMC) gathering in Santa Ana,...
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Paint & Body Special: Repairing the Wheelhouses and Replacing the Trunk Floor...
The original owners of this 1970 Plymouth GTX, Joel and Lynn Euler, had determined it was time to get their beloved Mopar back on the road. Packing a 440ci/375hp engine, the mighty Mopar had provided...
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Cleaning and Preserving Bare Metal Parts
Restoration can mean a lot of different things. For many, it’s simply replacing everything that’s worn out with whatever new reproduction parts are available. It matters not if they don’t look just...
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Winners of the 2018 Grand National Roadster Show!
The winner of “America’s Most Beautiful Roadster” is… For many, the Grand National Roadster Show at the Fairplex in Pomona California, is the ultimate car show. The most prestigious builders,...
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Backstage Past Part 2: 1955
Pivotal. A year that opened brightly with unprecedented prosperity, new-car horsepower, and interest in auto racing closed darkly in the wake of James Dean’s fatal highway crash and a rash of on-track...
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