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Video: An Early Tutorial From 1959 Shows Us The Drag Racing Basics
With the founding of the NHRA by Wally Parks, drag racing solidified into a no-joke game that could be taken seriously even by non motoring enthusiasts who were just looking for a new spectator sport. But for those of us who are gearheads, we understand the NHRA’s contribution to hot rods and the custom craft.
MSD Explains Timing Adjustment on their E-Curve Digital Distributor
Let’s be honest, setting the ignition timing on your car is not the most glorious project in the world but it’s very important if you want your vehicle to run right. That’s why MSD offers their Digital E-Curve Distributor with two rotary dials to adjust all the timing settings for your car’s needs.
Classic Instruments Honored with NSRA Manufacturer of the Year Award
Companies in the automotive industry don’t do what they do for the business, they do it for the community they serve. This year, Classic Instruments was honored for this dedication to the industry by being named the National Street Rod Association Manufacturer of the Year Award winner at the Street Rod Nationals.
Video: MotorEx 2012 – You’ll Wish You Were Here After Watching This
It seems like every day another Internet video posting or news item reaches us detailing a particular hot rodding related event somewhere in the world. While the sport is in its infancy in some areas, Australia is making a claim for world-class recognition!
Beatersville Car And Bike Show: Busting At The Seams
We take a look back at Beaterville Car & Bike Show to uncover what all the craze is about. What we find will blow the mind of anyone who takes delight in all things the custom car culture has to offer. The cars, babes, music and location are what is making this show bust out at the seams.
Hot Rod Restoration As A Measure Of Economic Health
Are hot rods a good measure of economic strength? At least one L.A.-based customs shop has seen its business jump start this past year, but does that mean America is in recovery mode?
Video: Broken Bolt Solutions And Tips
Sometimes bolts and screws break off due to rust and corrosion. Here’s a quick and simple lesson on how to weld those bolts up and get them out in record time. We’ve got the story as well as the video to follow along with, right here!
Enter The Edelbrock Signature Series Giveaway
Want to spruce up your ride, but don’t want to spend any money? Then check out this contest from Edelbrock; you could win a free set of Signature Series valve covers and an air cleaner in your choice of chrome or black. All you have to do is Like them on Facebook!
Goodguys Enters the Pinewood Derby with Unique Bonneville Roadster
You may have participated in a pinewood derby as a kid, but the custom derby cars being created for the Hot Rod Industry Alliance Best in Show and Best Engineered awards are definitely not child’s play. Check out the unique Bonneville-style roadster entry from the Goodguys Rod & Custom Association.
Forty Third Annual NSRA Street Rod Nationals – Louisville, Kentucky
For the eighteenth year in a row the NSRA invaded Louisvlle, KY for their Forty Third Annual Street Rod Nationals Plus. This show includes, Rods, Customs and Muscle Cars and is the biggest car event on the planet!
TCI Sneak Peak of the New TV Show “Car Fix” 1937 Ford Build
Normally we don’t like to give away too many details about up and coming Rod Authority feature cars, but this one is just too damn cool not to share! This beautiful example of a 1937 Ford comes to us from the chassis experts over at TCI Engineering who helped out on this fantastic build.
Pace Performance Releases LS 8-Bolt T-56 Install Kit For LS Swaps
Pace Performance has just released a new kit specially designed to ease installation of a T56 6-speed into just about anything with an LS-series engine.
SEMA Update:Legislative Recess Means Ups and Downs for Hot Rod Hobby
While the list of hot-rod related legislative actions is shorter this month because legislatures in many states have adjourned for the year, there are a few matters of business that have been taken care of recently. These actions affect automotive hobbyists all across the country and could hit you close to home.
eBay Find of the Day: Custom ’57 Stepside Feature Vehicle
The world is full of cookie-cutter things, be it fashion, houses, cars, whatever. And while these things are accepted in our culture like baseball and apple pie, they far from satisfy those enthusiasts looking to do things their own way- a way without definitions. This truck on eBay was definitely built that way.
Kindig-It Design Creating Logo-Inspired ’32 Hot Rod for Goodguys
The bright yellow 1932 Ford sedan has been a staple in the Goodguys Rod & Custom Association logo for years, but fairly soon, it could actually be a staple in your own garage. The iconic logo car is currently being transformed into a real-life hot rod by Kindig-It Design and the result is set to be extraordinary.
