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VIDEO COLLECTION: Top Car Cruisin’ Songs Thanks To Comp Cams

Stuart Bourdon — Sat, 25 May 2013 00:09:12 +0000

We all love listening to music when crusin’, and there’s nothing like crusin’ down the highway in a car that looks good and makes you feel great. Our pals at Comp Cams not only can help out with high-performance products, but they have offered up this collection of their favorite car tune videos.

VIDEO: Custom ’67 Nova Built By Greening Auto Company

David Chick — Fri, 24 May 2013 22:01:00 +0000

This creamy red ’67 Nova built by the Greening Auto Company showed up at the 2013 Goodguys Nashville Nationals. We’ve got the video by ScottieDTV, and it gets you close up and personal to show you all the important parts; it even shows the Nova running on the race track!

Get A Battery Education With Informative Optima Tech Tip Videos

Andrew Wolf — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:52:35 +0000

The Optima Batteries YouTube page is chocked full of great tech tip videos covering a wide range of topics that provide a great education on batteries whether you’re new to the automotive performance world or you’ve seen and done it all.

Behind the Scenes: Flaming River Factory Tour

David Chick — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:35:08 +0000

Flaming River takes you on a tour of its manufacturing facilities, led by vice president Bob Domin. See all the cool factors that make Flaming River the best when it comes to steering components!

VIDEO: Frankfurt-based ACK2 Shows off Hot Rods and Pinstriping

David Chick — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:23:29 +0000

Achtung! What do you get when you combine Germans, paint and hot rods? ACK2 shows off its Uber-skills in this video showcasing its incredible pinstripe, airbrush and painting craftsmanship. Check it out!

Starlite Rod And Kustom Paired With AccuAir – For The Win

Lindsey Fisher — Thu, 23 May 2013 23:51:21 +0000

Creating custom cars is all about personal touches, one-off components and passion seen through your work. Sure, there are different genres of customization, but when it comes to Kustom Kulture, it boils down to the simple things. See how the crew at the Starlite Rod & Kustom shop accomplish this with AccuAir.

Hot Rod Hall of Fame’s Circle of Champions Welcomes Chip Foose

David Chick — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:45:34 +0000

Chip Foose, car designer and fabricator extraordinaire, was inducted into the Hot Rod Hall of Fame’s Circle of Champions at this year’s Detroit Autorama. We have full scoop for you here. Congratulations Chip!

VIDEO: 1953 Packard “Clipperamino” Is A Must-See Custom

David Chick — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:40:18 +0000

Part Clipper, part El Camino: the Clipperamino! This Custom is a blend of Packard and Chevrolet. Check out this video made by Paul’s Custom Interiors, and see for yourself what she looks like inside and out!

VIDEO: Optima Batteries Offers Tech Tips To Help Car Owners

Stuart Bourdon — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:01 +0000

Optima not only makes great batteries, but the company is an excellent source of battery knowledge, and its series of tech tip videos, such as the one seen here on how to know if your battery needs to be replaced, are a true educational experience.

VIDEO: Mega Cruise And Car Show In Ocean City, MD, May 16-19, 2013

Stuart Bourdon — Thu, 16 May 2013 01:11:57 +0000

Cruise on down to Ocean City, Maryland, May 16th to 19th, for the 23rd Annual Cruisin’ Ocean City Car Show. More than 3,000 hot rods, customs, classic cars and trick trucks, as seen in the video from the 2010 event, will take over the streets.

Video: Jeff Busch Shows Off His Daily-Driven ’50 Bel Air

Lindsey Fisher — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:10:38 +0000

When you think of a classic Chevrolet Bel Air, chances are you imagine fantastic images of the Tri-Five era. But before the Bel Air became known as a Tri-Five, and even before the car became a highly-recognized automobile, the car took on a more low-key life. This, however, doesn’t make it any less impressive.

LSX and Hot Rod Favorites Featured in Hot Wheels World’s Best Driver

Lindsey Fisher — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:55:39 +0000

What could be more fun than driving a life-sized Hot Wheels car? How about proving your driving abilities behind the wheel of an adult-size toy while conquering some of the toughest race terrain on the planet? Well, that’s exactly what the Hot Wheels stunt division recently did. Check out the results inside!

Video: Wrecked Metals And The Farm Boy Car Club In The Limelight

Lindsey Fisher — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:27:11 +0000

It’s been a long time coming since we’ve seen a really killer hot rod video that doesn’t focus on the nitty gritty details of a hot rod build, but rather lets the feature cars speak for themselves. Whether you’re having a great day or need a quick break from your week, this will put you in the right mood.

Video: Jay Leno’s Garage And A Morgan 8

David Chick — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:27:23 +0000

Jay Leno brings you the awesome Plus 8, courtesy of Jason Len of XKs Unlimited. A powerhouse of a ride, at only 1800 lbs. with 275 hp, all in an aluminum and wood package!

Flaming River: Dual Adjustable Shocks

David Chick — Fri, 10 May 2013 23:27:05 +0000

Flaming River debuts their new line of shock absorbers and springs! Featuring 19-position compression and rebound knobs, these American-made shocks can achieve over 360 different combinations to give you the control you’ve always wanted!

Video: Custom 1960 “Thunder Taker” Hearse Invades Show Season

Lindsey Fisher — Fri, 10 May 2013 00:36:57 +0000

What does it take for a car to catch your eye? A candy paint job? Crazy custom modifications? A sick story? Well, this 1960 Cadillac custom hearse call the “Thundertaker” has all that and more. But having been built by Fuller Hot Rods, what else would you expect? Check it out in the video inside.

Jim Rawa’s Hot Rod Farm–Pomona, NJ

David Chick — Fri, 10 May 2013 00:09:37 +0000

Check out this video of a “Hot Rod Farm” in New Jersey! Jim Rawa’s collection includes a Chevelle, a Lincoln Capri, and a bunch of Plymouth Furies, one of which is modeled after “Christine,” Stephen King’s demon car!

Video: Musclecar Parade While Leaving Detroit Autorama

Michael Harding — Thu, 09 May 2013 17:18:01 +0000

Car shows are great for most of us, and the many cool rides we see often give us great ideas for our own cars, or inspiration to get back to work on our weekend projects. But for some of us, car shows are missing what these videos have captured. Check inside and turn up the volume.

Video: Heart Of A Craftsman Brings Values To The Hot Rod Hobby

Salvatore Alaimo — Mon, 06 May 2013 17:53:37 +0000

There are still some individuals and organizations that base their work on values, and in regard to the rod and custom craft, Heart Of A Craftsman is one of the hobby’s most charitable entities. This Christian-based hot rod camp helps the next generation be more involved in the custom auto world – check it out!

Video: Atomic Age Dreams Realized – New Tech for Old Cars

Dave Cruikshank — Wed, 01 May 2013 18:22:09 +0000

If you gave up long ago on a “Atomic Age” future,hold on there a minute! We might be closer than you think. With most folks now having a super computer smartphone in their pocket, lets take a peak and see where the technology is headed and why its going to be very cool for us gearhead guys and gals.

Goodguys Meguiar’s 13th Del Mar Nationals Coverage

Michael Harding — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:28:18 +0000

As with the rest of their events, the Goodguys 13th Meguairs Del Mar Nationals left jaws dropping and everyone wondering why weekends are only two days long. But we all had to leave some time, and the weekend was over before we knew it. Check out some of the cool rides and scenery inside!

HEMI Powered 1970 Rolls-Royce Can Cut The (Dijon) Mustard

Michael Harding — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:29:55 +0000

Starting out as a daily driver, the owner of this 1970 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow set his jar of Dijon mustard aside and asked for a 1350 horsepower Ray Barton blown HEMI.

’57 Chevy Built By CPP Is A Beauty And A Big Winner

Stuart Bourdon — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 22:43:13 +0000

The “Bad in Blue” ’57 Chevy built by Classic Performance Products (CPP) Inc., had its dramatic unveiling at the 2012 SEMA Show held in Las Vegas, October 30 to November 2, 2012, as can be seen in the video. However, it has continued to wow not only Chevy fans all over the country, but car show judges too.

Video: Walt Austin’s Aluminum Willys Is Sheer Engineering Genius

Salvatore Alaimo — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 22:10:21 +0000

Walt Austin of Tacoma, Washington brings us a Willys coupe that’s completely aluminum-bodied, while packing a blown HEMI under the aluminum hood. Not only a strong runner in a straight line, but Austin’s aluminum coupe makes use of Kirkham Motorsports’ suspension, making for a true winner all around!

Rockers And Rods: A Combination As Natural As A Burger And Fries

Michael Harding — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:04:21 +0000

It’s no doubt that cars influenced music, and music is a big influence on cars. Where would we be today if we never got the chance to combine our love for the automobile with some great music? We share a few combinations inside, and only scratched the surface of Rockers and Rods.

Video: E-Force Supercharger From Edelbrock Makes 753 Horsepower

Michael Harding — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:38:49 +0000

Adding to their stable of incredible E-Force line of components, Edelbrock now has an E-Force Supercharger for classic musclecars and street rods. Check out the video and watch this supercharger pump out 753 horsepower on an SBC.

Video Update: Twin-turbo Street Rod Engine Boast Power Over Chrome

Mike Magda — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:00:35 +0000

No need to apologize for all the plumbing, this twin-turbo big-block looks perfectly appropriate for a ’34 coupe that has the potential to run under eight seconds at the drag strip. The engine is the work of fabricator Ed Umland and engine builder Don Zemina.

Video: Goodguys Dives into Woodie Culture at 13th Del Mar Nationals

Lindsey Fisher — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:12:38 +0000

For decades, the iconic “Woodie” has been a staple in Southern California surf culture. But why? Well, to find out, the Goodguys Rod & Custom Association turned to some of its Woodie enthusiasts, including members of the San Diego Woodies club, at the 13th Del Mar Nationals earlier this month.

Ron Cizek’s “Checkered Past” Ford Wins The Street Rod d’Elegance

Salvatore Alaimo — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:14:14 +0000

Ron and Deb Cizek of Bennington, Nebraska have won the prestigious Street Rod d’Elegance award with their cranberry red, ’40 Ford coupe, appropriately dubbed, “Checkered Past.” They took home the trophy from this last weekend’s Meguiar’s Del Mar Nationals. Congratulations go out to Ron and Deb, check it out here!

Meguiar’s Introduces Revolutionary At-Home DA PowerSystem

Rick Seitz — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 23:05:47 +0000

With show season here, and enthusiasts pulling their cars put of the garage, you’re going to see a lot of car owners washing and waxing their cars in the driveway. But if you’re looking to earn a trophy, a simple spray down might not cut it. That’s why Meguiar’s has just released this new DA PowerSystem.