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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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Custom 1931 Ford Model T - The Budget Beater: Part 5
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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Ignition Improvements and Upgrades - Shootin' Sparks
Big cams are fun and lots o' carbs are neat, but you've gotta light that fire to blast down the street. What do you say we spend some time... more |
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1951 Plymouth Brakes Upgrade - Short Stop
Driving any car on public roads these days can be a gamble, especially if you're behind the wheel of some choice vintage tin. Increased... more |
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1931 Ford Model T - The Budget Beater, Part 4
This installment of the Budget Beater comes to you from the road (Albuquerque, NM, to be exact). Yep, at this point in time the Beater's... more |
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The Budget Beater Part 3 - Recessing Ford Model T's Firewall
Last issue I covered the initial basic front suspension install. At this point I've not decided on whether I'm gonna use the VW box/column... more |
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QA1 Motorpsorts Shock Absorbers - Prove It!
BY THE NUMBERS SKIDPAD Standard Gas Shocks QA1 Street Stars Pass 1: 0.70 g Pass 1: 0.76 g ... more |
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Oldsmobile 324 Engine - Rocket Power!: Part 2
Last month we kicked things off on our Rocket Power Olds buildup by carting a grimy, but all-original, 324 four-barrel mule motor over to... more |
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The Budget Beater: Part 2 - 1931 Ford T Front End Work
Since I'd gotten a pretty good handle on the rear suspension, the next logical step was to head up front and get to work on the frontend.... more |
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The Budget Beater Part 1 - Assembly Prep for Ford Model T
After spending the better part of a day cleaning up the beater's frame, I was finally ready to get started on some assembly. Having... more |
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QA1 Shocks Track Test
The performance aftermarket is chock-full of parts designed to make your car look cooler, go faster, ride nicer, or sound better. At shows... more |
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Buildin' a Budget Beater from Ford Model A
Riz starts his Budget Beater project more |
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Ultimate Induction with Electronic Fuel Injection
Aftermarket EFI has reached new heights more |
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How It Works: Air Conditioning
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Boyz And A Hood - Adding a Peak to that Car Hood
In case you haven't figured it out by now, here at R&C we dig traditional customs. Sure, those whiz-bang, super-smooth-rolling tributes to... more |
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Power Steering Kits for Vintage and Custom Fords
Cars from the '50s and '60s are cool. Unfortunately, the same can't always be said about the components from which they're built. Granted,... more |
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