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Rod Ends - Critical Mass
Inside today's street rod, no matter what style, there's a good chance you'll find at least a couple of rod ends, spherical bearings, or, as the Brits sometimes call them, rose joints. more
Hotronics Quick Flip Master Battery Disconnect- Safe And Sound
Including a battery/electrical cutoff switch as part of your rod's electrical system is a worthwhile choice. more
Wiring Basics - Web Exclusive!
Wiring - the mere mention of the subject brings chills to the spine of most performance car do-it-yourselfers. For most, its part of the sacred... more
Waterborne Painting- Water: Not Just For Washin' Anymore
Welcome to the future, the future of enviro-friendly street rod finishing, that is. more
Vintage Engines: FoMoCo Y-Blocks- A Close Look
If one were going strictly by numbers alone, it would appear the new '54 Fords had the same Flathead V-8 they'd had for decades. more
Building A GM Performance LSX Engine- The New Rodent
The terms Rat and Mouse have been used by enthusiasts to refer to Chevy's big- and small-block engines for decades. more
Painting Faux Patina - An Old Look For A New Rod
We've all listened to the occasional stories of lucky devils who stumble across those legendary unmolested hot rods, and there's not a one of us who doesn't wish... more
Street Rod Halogen Headlight - Seein' The Light
Aftermarket headlamps are pretty plentiful and relatively inexpensive these days, but there are times when stock early headlamps are... more
How to Apply Lead - Get The Lead Out
Repairing the ravages of decades of abuse to an original steel body is something that takes planning and patience to complete. M more
Vintage Engines: Chevrolet's "W" Motor
The debate about what constitutes Detroit's first musclecar will rage on forever among enthusiasts of one marque or another, but more
Track Roadster - Hot Rod Girl: Part I - Tech
Candy builds her first hot rod, a King T Track Roadster from Total Performance. - Street Rodder Magazine more
Dent Removal: Part I- Properly Repairing Damaged Metal Surfaces
Removing a dent doesn't seem all that difficult, does it? Well, you'd be amazed at how many so-called professional bodyworkers there are in the world today who don't quite understand what it takes to properly repair a damaged metal surface. more
Total Performance King T - Hot Rod Girl: Part II
It's been a few weeks in "real time" since the first installment of my King T build, and I'm happy to report I've made quite a b more
2008 Turtle Wax Tech Tips
Check here to find out how to Add Value to your vehicle with top tips from the Shine Center experts at Turtle Wax! more
Vintage Engines: Mopar Polyspheres
It does seem a little incongruous when you see a nicely done traditional rod powered by the ubiquitous just-out-of-the-box SBC. more
Welding Equipment Guide - As Easy As M-I-G!
The abilities gained when one ventures into the world of welding is something that cannot be appreciated until experienced. Chec more
Ford Model A Fuel Tank, Dashboard, Cowl Assembly - Maintaining The Lady's Looks
Model A Ford production automobiles through 1931 had an integral fuel tank/dashboard/cowl assembly. more
Deuce Five-Window Project - Gettin' Quartered Part I - Tech
Our latest stop at the Rolling Bones Hot Rod Shop in Greenfield Center, New York, gave us the opportunity to check out what was going on with our five-window coupe project more
Steve Ramsey's '40 Ford Custom - Garage Scene
Check Out Steve Ramsey's '40 Ford Custom more
Hiding A Hot Rod Battery - Boxing Lessons
Building a street rod is very similar to putting 10 pounds of stuff in a 5-pound bag; there's often more stuff than there is spa more
Invisible PPG Paint -Tech
It Won't Make Your Car Disappear-It's What You Can't See. Check Out Invisible PPG Paint more
Four-Cylinder Engine Build - Building A Better 'Banger
We've said it before, but it deserves repeating: Four-bangers formed the foundation hot rodding was built on. And while there is more
Doyle Thomas' '55 Buick Convertible - Garage Scene
Alloway's Hot Rod Shop Sneak Peek Doyle Thomas' '55 Buick Convertible more
Speedway Quick-Change Gears Installation - Quick Time
If a standardized parts list for hot rods were ever developed, no doubt one of the components on it would be a quick-change. Che more
Modern Engine Oil - Oil Exploration
Read About Modern Engine Oil more
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