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Don Creason   Editor

Don Creason is an automotive journalist with passions that lie from everything classic, all the way to modern muscle. Experienced tech writer, and all around car aficionado, Don's love for both cars and writing makes him the perfect addition to the Power Automedia team.


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Welcome Driven Racing Oil To The Power Automedia Family

Driven Racing Oil offers products for everything from racers competing on the high banks, to drag racers, hot rods, classic and modern muscle cars and more. We’re proud to welcome this great company to the Power Automedia family of sponsors.

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Inside Look: Behind The Scenes With Borla Performance Products

Borla gives us the VIP treatment with a tour of their manufacturing plant, and an inside look at how they assemble their exhaust and their new induction systems. Check out this behind the scenes look at Borla’s Johnson City, Tennessee facility.

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The Results Are In – Goodguys Speedway Motors Homebuilt Winners

We take a look at the Speedway Motors Homebuilt winners from the 2012 Goodguys season. Two amazing cars, built by their owners, in their own garage. The ’55 Coupe DeVille of Roger Jetter, and the ’55 Olds of Charles and Dotti Ott. Check out the details here!

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Street Rod Chassis Guide: TCI Engineering Ford Chassis Offerings

With extensive experience in building street rod and custom chassis, we go behind the scenes to take a closer look at the offerings and what customers can expect when ordering a TCI Engineering Ford Street Rod chassis, as well as some of the countless options available.

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Classic Instruments Once Again Participating in NSRA Pro’s Pick

Classic Instruments is once again teaming up with NSRA to help with judging for the Pro’s Pick category across all the NSRA events. Classic Instruments will also be on hand showcasing their innovative products to the hot rod and musclecar crowds. Check it out here!

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Video: Old Chevrolet Film From 1938 Explains Metalurgy In Cars

Three quarters of a century ago, Chevrolet thought the car buying public should know about all the effort and science that went into constructing their cars. This educational film from 1938 takes viewers through the steel manufacturing and testing process, and explains how different steels are used to build a car.

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Video: Austrailian Hot Rods – Cool Rods and Customs From Down Under

The car hobby is universal, it knows no borders, no language barriers, and no cultural differences. There are custom car lovers of all types from around the world and we showcase them here. Check out some of the cool rides from Australia highlighted in this featured video.

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Engine Build: Blown Early Hemi Makes 670 Horsepower

Building a pump gas friendly early Hemi with a blower takes careful parts selection and the right tuning. We follow the build and dyno on this project with Borowski Racing Engines.

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Intro To TIG Welding With The Pros At Lincoln Electric

We take a look at what beginners should know about TIG welding. The pros at Lincoln Electric give us an inside look at the proper equipment, safety, and tips and tricks to get any first-timer more comfortable with the world of TIG. Check it out here!

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Rare Holley Commemorative Die Cast With TCI Chassis On eBay

Checkout this recent eBay find featuring a complete TCI chassis – these limited production die casts were commissioned by Holley in the late 1990s, and recently popped up for sale. Get yours before they’re gone for good!

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Master Of Detail – Dean Pilkton’s 1946 Chevy Wagon Hatchback

Sometimes you have to go off the beaten path to find the most amazing cars. In this case we’re glad we did. Dean Pilkton built this entire car, including 95% of the body himself. With incredible details inside and out, this car showcases one man’s talents and passions for all things custom.

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This Day in Automotive History: Ford Buys Lincoln

Over 90 years ago today, Henry Ford orchestrated a major purchase. It expanded his automotive empire and turned Lincoln into a world renowned car manufacturer. Check out automotive history in the making right here!

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January 31st Marks The Anniversary Of The First Car To Break 100 MPH

January 31st marked the annivesary of the first car documented to go 100 MPH! Check out actual video footage of the car and some details of this moment in rodding history.

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Road Dog – Brazillian Built ’48 Suburban is Another HCB Masterpiece

The masters of metal from Brazil are at it again with their latest creation, the Road Dog, a beautiful custom 1948 Suburban. Rome wasn’t built in a day, and good things take time. Check out the details of this multi-year build inside!

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Original 1949 Cadillac Coupe De Ville Prototype To Be Shown In March

This rare Cadillac prototype has not been publicly shown for 64 years. A car showing what was to come from the Standard of the World, this rare piece of GM history will finally be seen for the public for the first time in year’s this March. Check it out here!

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