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Speedway Motors Now Offers Coil-Over Suspension Mock-Up Tool
Speedway Motors is a premier hot rod authority, and they specialize in catering to the needs of the enthusiast. Recently, they just released a new coil-over shock mock-up tool with plenty adjustability. Use this when building your hot rod to simulate ride height, and get the correct shock length needed.
Goodguys Truck of the Year Award Winner Crossing Mecum Auction Block
If you’re a rodder at heart but not in the hands, you’re in luck because this weekend at the Mecum Dallas, Texas Auction you have a chance to own a Goodguys Truck of the Year Award winner without all the planning, effort and time that went into creating it. Classic truck fans, eat your heart out.
Speedway Motors At The Great Labor Day Cruise
Speedway Motors was on hand at the recent Great Labor Day Cruise in Costa Mesa, California, and they took tons of cool pics of all the rad and extreme rides at the show. Check out this album to see some truly unique hot rods and customs from sunny So Cal.
Video: Goodguys RodFather Road Tour Coverage Kicking Off with Teaser
There is no better way to utilize your hot rod than to drive it and that’s exactly what 100+ rodders are going to be doing with their pre-1949 rides in a couple weeks as the Goodguys RodFather Road Tour kicks off September 14th. We’ve already told you about all the planned stops and now a video teases the trip
Video: On Board A Twin-Engine Dragster
What could possibly be better than a bare bones drag racer? How about a bare bones drag racer with TWO engines? Hop on board this crazy creation as it blitzes down the drag strip with twice the power, twice the torque, and twice the crazy as conventional race cars.
The Black Demon – ‘33 Dodge Pickup For Sale on eBay
Want to raise some hell? This beautiful hot rod christened “The Black Demon” might be the perfect coach for some lucky devil with a big wad of cash.
Video: Classic Industries Shows Off GM Emblem Offerings
When it comes to building or restoring a vehicle, we all know what an important role appearance makes on the overall outcome. While body work and paint are obviously the main factors in this, along with trim and wheels, having the appropriate emblems on your vehicle can mean a night and day difference.
Video: See How Blank Transmission Gears are Forged at Eaton
You may not pay your transmission gears much consideration on a daily basis but without them, you wouldn’t get anywhere. Thanks to Eaton, heavy duty transmissions across the country are getting the quality gears needed to help you continue enjoying your vehicle. Check out how they’re made in this video.
E-Stopp Develops Revolutionary E-Brake System For Hot Rods
When building a hot rod, it’s easy to sometimes overlook the little details that can complete the package. What about things like the emergency brake, or rather more importantly, a theft-deterrent system? Now you can have both in one place, and that’s where the E-Stopp system comes in.
Doubling Down a Flathead With Edelbrock’s Vintage Intake Kit
We double down on a 1948 5-window Ford Coupe with Edelbrock’s vintage manifold and dual carburetor kit. Improving the Flathead’s breathing and fuel delivery, we also found the Edelbrock vintage kit cleaned up the engine bay. Henry Ford would be proud of how our Coupe ended up, check out the results here.
The 2012 Frog Follies As Seen Through Ridetech
When it comes to hot rods Ridetech isn’t just a high-performance suspension company – they are also enthusiasts who like to have fun! That’s why they hit the road throughout the year and visit more shows across the country than most. Check out some of their pics from this year’s Frog Follies.
Tucker Club Co-Founder Richard Jones Dies, Leaving Legacy Behind
There’s no other story in the automotive world quite like the one of Preston Tucker’s 1948 Tucker Sedan and its story wouldn’t be complete without Richard Jones, an avid Tucker enthusiast and co-founder of the official Tucker club. Jones died on Friday and we remember him for his contributions to the Tucker
24-Cylinder “Big Mike” Detroit Diesel is a Sight and Sound to Behold
You’ve heard the saying “go big or go home” but no one takes it quite as literally as automotive enthusiast Mike Harrah. This visionary, developer and philanthropist is well known for his successful California development company and massive charitable contributions to the community and the next generations.
IRS For Early Mustang From Heidts Hot Rod & Muscle Car Parts
Pro-Touring has taken on a life of it’s own, and the autocross is the new go-to event for classic and muscle cars. Heidts has come up with a new PRO-G IRS for the early Mustang to add to their existing suspension solutions.
VP Teams With RE Powell For New Branding And “Fuel Cage” Program
In a move designed to grow its branding initiative in the northwestern U.S., VP Racing Fuels Inc. recently announced that RE Powell Distributing Company has signed on with VP’s new program to brand fuel stations with the VP Racing Fuels brand of high performance and racing fuels.
