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This 1967 Ford F-100 Ranger proves Heath Taylor inherited great taste
A shortbed Ford, it doesn’t get any better than that for a Blue Oval guy, and that’s especially if it’s a 1967 Ford Ranger. Heath Taylor was born a year after his grandfather Albert Taylor died, but...
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Sprint Car Crash Claims Open Wheel Standout Dave Steele
Desoto Speedway Facebook Page Photo Bradenton, FL- Dave Steele, who paved a legendary path in open wheel racing, was killed Saturday night in an accident at Desoto Speedway. Steele, 42, was competing...
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Idiot Lights and Exploding Batteries
Let There Be Light Q I’ve updated the wiring and the charging system of my 1956 Chevy. It works fine but I would like to make the stock “idiot light” operational. Is there a way to that with an...
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Installing a beefy Quick-Change rearend in a Deuce
This is the floor of a 1932 Ford roadster, modified to fit over a Model A rear crossmember. This is one good way to accommodate a quick-change rearend, while retaining the traditional transverse spring...
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Gabe Lopez’s Spare Time Build: 1964 Pontiac Bonneville
Many Pontiac aficionados are well versed on the now-defunct company’s ever-popular GTO line, as well as the Firebird for that matter, as they both—for the most part—stuck with their factory performance...
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One-of-a-Kind Holman-Moody-Prepped 1969 Ford Torino Cobra Was a Gift to...
In 1969, David Pearson drove Holman Moody’s No. 17 Ford Torino to a second NASCAR Grand National championship in a row. Not long after the 1969 racing season ended, Holman Moody asked Pearson to make a...
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6-Year Restoration Resurrects AMC’s First Super Stock Drag Race Car, Topel’s...
When it comes to mid-1960s NHRA Super Stock racing, fans generally associate AMC with the 1969 Hurst-AMC SS/AMX program, as they should. These machines dominated the SS/D through SS/J classes. However,...
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March Monday (Vintage) Modified Madness
On the final Monday in March we conclude our Modified Madness with a look back at some of our favorite Vintage Mods of the past year. Some of these beauties still sling the clay and pound the pavement....
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GALLERY: 4th Annual Southern Vintage Race Car Nationals
It’s quickly becoming a “can’t miss” event for fans and drivers who love nostalgia. The Southern Vintage Race Car Nationals took place March 17-19 at Dillon Motor Speedway and welcomed some truly...
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Why This 1956 Ford F-100 Is A Genuine Dream Truck
In a way, the work on this truck began when Ric Longo was a little kid, sitting in his room playing with Hot Wheels or drawing cars and trucks on paper—imagining they were real. “Since I am a terrible...
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How To: Wilwood Master Cylinder Upgrade For Mopar B-Body
If you drove during the drum brake era, long before disc brakes became commonplace, you can surely appreciate a modern vehicle’s braking ability. Unfortunately, our classic drum brake-equipped cars are...
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Entry Lists Released for Short Track U.S. Nationals at Bristol
The expected entry lists for Bristol Motor Speedway’s Short Track U.S. Nationals have been released. To no one’s surprise the lists are massive, with over 500 drivers ready to attack the historic...
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Pulling out all the Stops in this Formal 1952 five-window Chevy pickup
After building several high-end street rods over the years, Mike Little of Spring Grove, Pennsylvania decided it was the right time to change gears. Though he loved his beautifully built hot rods, he...
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Building a Four-Banger Model A Motor for Street and Race
Hopping up a Model A Engine on the Way to TROG Three years ago I answered an ad online for a Model A chassis. Already having two projects in the works, I figured maybe one day I would get to it and...
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Step-by-Step Here’s How Currie Builds a 9-Plus Rearend
Welcome to what is essentially part II of the tech article featured in the July 2017 edition of Classic Trucks titled The Four-Bar Full Monty (Search The Four-Bar Full Monty at ClassicTrucks.com to...
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GALLERY: Mansfield Goes Dirt in First Triple Crown Event
For the first time since 1998 Mansfield Motor Speedway opened its gates with dirt on the surface. This past Saturday marked the end of the transformation from asphalt to dirt and a new era of racing...
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We Give The Roadkill Traffic Report From The KTLA Sky5 Helicopter
It’s so early that the sun is still sleeping and the only light over Whiteman Airport in Pacoima, California is the weak glow from a few street lamps on the perimeter of the airfield. I can just make...
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First Look-The Roadster Shop’s SPEC Tri-Five Chevy Chassis
This year’s Street Rodder Road Tour is bringing together some of the most well known manufacturers in the automotive aftermarket. A partial list includes presenting sponsor Chevrolet Performance,...
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Racing Technical Colleges (Part One)
Grass Roots and Beyond Racing Education Racing schools are places high school graduates can go to learn about race cars, high performance engines and race team management. If you plan on pursuing a...
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Custom Upholstery Options For 1973-1987 Chevy Trucks
Automotive upholstery is one of those things that most of us have no choice but to farm out. Typically, it’s a local shop that’s done similar work on a similar vehicle, so we’re familiar with their...
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