The Vette Kart is back… a Little Sandy and Upside Down
Remember way back before Roadkill was even a thing and Freiburger and Finnegan unbuilt a 1985 Chevy Corvette with saws and angle-grinders. This tom-foolery was the birth of the infamous Vette Kart....
View ArticleThe 68th Annual O’Reilly Sacramento Autorama Suede Pavilion
To be quite honest, I’m not too fond of classifying hot rods and customs—but when it comes to indoor car shows, it’s kind of hard getting around that. However, the Sacramento Autorama and its...
View ArticleLights Out 9: Saturday Coverage
Days of testing and qualifying have brought us to this point: the fields are set, many racers have been locked out of competition, and the Duck X Productions crew have the cash ready for the champions...
View ArticleChevy-Only Gallery from the 2018 Sacramento Autorama
If you consider yourself a fan of Chevrolets—specifically classics, muscle cars, and trucks—then you should be a fan of the Sacramento Autorama. If you believe us and don’t need further convincing,...
View ArticlePutting out the Coyote Swap Vibe with Lance Heckathorn’s Project Executioner
Coyote swaps are commonplace these days. It seems every other Fox Mustang we come across has a Coyote in it. When comparing the cost of building a wicked small-block compared to doing a Coyote swap,...
View Article68th Annual O’Reilly Sacramento Autorama: Clifford Mattis’ 1941 Buick earns...
Regardless of the competition it was up against, the 1941 Buick Sedanette—Dillinger—crafted by Marcos Garcia and his crew at Lucky 7 Customs for Clifford Mattis was, in my eyes, the clear winner from...
View ArticleSuper Mean and Nasty 409-Powered 1962 Chevy Bel Air
While the Beach Boys crooned about a “really fine … 409,” how about a totally refined 409? That’s the lyric of this Bel Air bubbletop owned by James and Sandy Eudy. Its fuel-injected mill is thoroughly...
View ArticleRare Find 1969 Boss 429 With Only 15,000 Miles!
“I got a call from a man in West Virginia. I don’t recall his name, but he wanted advice about buying a Boss 302 Mustang,” Rick Parker said. Parker and his wife, Jacquie, operate Signature Auto...
View ArticleDegree a Camshaft Like a Pro
You ordered a custom camshaft to squeeze every last ounce of power from your engine build. But, as the professional engine builders explain, “If you don’t degree in the cam, you’re leaving power on the...
View ArticleShelby Mustangs in Australia
After a successful day at last year’s Shelby Mustang display at Lorbek Luxury Cars in Port Melbourne Victoria (Australia), I thought it was time to organize another outing. But this time, it would be...
View ArticleTop Muscle Car Picks From the January in Carolina Classic Car Auction
Barrett-Jackson and Mecum get all the attention, but there are plenty of other collector car auctions around the country. The January in Carolina Classic Car Auction has been held in North Carolina for...
View ArticleStudebakers Are Finally Getting Some Love … and it Wasn’t Easy
Studebaker … what does that name bring to mind? Unless you’re a true fanatic, unfortunately it may only bring a few snickers and eye rolls—and that’s assuming you’re even old enough to remember this...
View ArticleNew Parts From The Classic Truck Aftermarket
Jay Leno’s Garage 01. Leno’s Garage Truck Care Jay Leno’s automotive collection is world famous. Leno and his detailers worked with chemists and engineers to develop premium vehicle care products for...
View ArticlePower Stop Offers Improved Braking With a Parts Store Budget
When it comes to replacing the brakes on your Mustang (or just about anything in your driveway) there are generally two schools of thought. First, the budget approach by running down to your local auto...
View ArticleUpgrading from a Single to Dual Reservoir Master Cylinder on Your Early Corvette
Q: I was hoping to get some advice. Thirty years ago I started to replace leaking brake calipers with ones that had been reworked with stainless steel inserts. Due to a job relocation and family duties...
View ArticleEngine Block Prep & Cleaning
Just like a solid foundation is important for a sturdy house, a well-prepped engine block is critical for a motor make big power—and do it more than once. A professional engine builder offered to show...
View ArticleThis Shortcut To A Bitchin’ Wheel/Tire Package Saves Money!
One website makes wheel & tire selection foolproof and affordable. Among gearheads and even the general public, there is no single vehicle modification more popular than a wheel/tire upgrade. The...
View ArticleDodge Demon Owners Race for Cash at the First Demon Invitational
“Hey, wanna come to an all-Dodge Demon shootout?” That was our invite from Brandon Mass of Mass Traction to join his team at No Problem Raceway in Belle Rose, Louisiana as they, and the Modern Street...
View ArticleLS3-Powered Pro Touring 1968 Camaro
Patrick Darling doesn’t give a hoot about how fast or how quick his car rips up a straight line. In his head he couldn’t abide a ham-fist 1,000-horsepower poleaxe; rather he liked a tool with a lot...
View Article’71 Hemi ’Cuda Convertible Dream Car
Certain cars have always been objects of desire, and like many other things in life, they usually have a particular pecking order of desirability and rarity. In the Mopar world it would be extremely...
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