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Drop Your 1932 Ford Deuce by swapping the Crossmember
Flatten that Crossmember and Lose 4 1/2 Inces more |
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Ignition Timing For Your Hot Rod for Better Fuel Economy
Finding Fuel Efficiencies and Peak Power more |
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Crate Expectations - How to Select the Right Crate Engine
Tips For Selecting A Crate Engine more |
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Crate Engine Buyer's Guide
Rod & Custom guide to fit your crate engine needs more |
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Reader's Revamp Part 3 on 1962 Chevrolet Impala
Classic Performance Products' '62 Impala Gets Its Reas In Shape more |
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Touch Up Paint Cup Out of An Index Card
Just Like Cool Pinstripers Do more |
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The Low Beam for a 1932 Ford from Magnum Axle
Installing Magnum's 5-inch Dropped Axle more |
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A Model Hot Rod - Part 2
The Big T story Part II more |
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Match Maker for that Engine and Transmission
If you made a list of the most outstanding cars of 2004, ThunderRoad would be on it somewhere. This sweet little '29 pickup, built by... more |
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Bringin' Up The Rear on a 1929 Ford Model A Tudor
We recently installed a dropped axle and juice brakes ("Lowered Expectations," May '05) on our restored '29 Model A Tudor, so it was only... more |
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Special Topping for a 1932 Ford Victoria
Back in the early days, the tops of closed automobiles used fabric inserts because it was easier for automakers to manufacture them this... more |
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Power Brakes for that 1949 - 1954 Chevrolet
One noticeable difference between hitting the brakes on a late-model car and an old Chevy is the under-floor-mounted master cylinder of the... more |
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Lowered Expectations For a 1929 Model A Tudor Sedan
Since the first car rolled down the road, it has been a never-ending pursuit by car enthusiasts to improve their vehicle's stance and... more |
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A Little Off The Top Of a 1932 Ford Highboy Roadster
There's not too many ways to make a more dramatic change in the appearance of any car than to bring the top down a few inches. This change... more |
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If It's an Ultrabell, It's An Automatic For A Hemi
Trends come and go, clothing, hairstyles, music, and architecture are always changing. It's probably safe to say that a large group of ROD... more |
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Good Vibrations? Lowdown on a Steering Dampner
It's often hard to take in how much has changed from the early days of motoring such as the road surfaces vehicles travel on, the size and... more |
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1942 Ford Convertible - Better Brakes for Fat Fords
It's no secret that disc brakes are a huge improvement over drum brakes, but until recently there were a few options that did not exist, so... more |
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Gimme A Brake (Light) for My Custom Car
Call us vain if you want, but in the battle of good looks versus safety, most rodders go for the style points. We like big engines, open... more |
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Bracketing or Choosing the Right Brackets
The best photographers will always tell you that to hedge your bet that you'll get the best shot possible, you should always bracket your... more |
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LED Signal Lights - Flash Of Light
A little modern technology can be good for old cars, but you've got to know how to integrate and use it properly. That's a lesson we... more |
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Chevy Small Block - The Budget Beater
Last issue's installment was written while on the road; this one comes from the cozy confines of my opulent office suite back here in good... more |
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Cam Bearing And Installation - Under Pressure
Cam Bearing Selection And InstallationThe task of replacing camshaft bearings during an engine rebuild may appear to be a no-brainer, but... more |
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Lo-Par or lowering my 1951 Plymouth Suburban Wagon
You can try to rationalize it by claiming better aerodynamics or improved handling due to a lower center of gravity, but the truth is most... more |
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Air It Out with Air Suspensions for your 1958 Chevrolet
You've got to give General Motors credit for seeing this lowrider trend coming decades in advance. How else can you explain the optional... more |
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Remote Control Doors -The Keys To Going Keyless
Custom cars are all about form, sometimes at the expense of function. Take door handles, for instance: They're perfectly logical and... more |
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