Some parts simply say "vintage hot rod" and nothing does it quite like a multiple carb setup.
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Whether you're restoring a car or building a hot rod or custom, there are some components that are essential. Body mounts are one such example,....
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Ever been in the situation where you need a pre-bent hose and can't find one, yet trying to bend a straight hose will merely cause it to kink?....
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There can't be many hot rodders who won't instantly recognize Norm Grabowski's famous Kookie Kar T-bucket, made famous in the TV series 77 Sunset Strip. It set the standard for many T-buckets...
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Okay, so R&C isn't a truck magazine, but we know virtually all of you run a truck as a parts chaser, not to mention that more early trucks are being built as rods or customs as they offer affordable early body styles.
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The new Force wheel from Boze Forged is a simple five-spoke design with two-piece construction.
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I'm sure these days everyone is aware that oil isn't just oil, and specific grades can provide superior performance and maximum protection depending on the application.
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If you're a regular R&C reader you may remember when we ran a feature on the Model A coupe in bare metal built by Pinkee's Rod Shop with their sectioned '32 chassis rails back in September 2007.
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American Speed Company manufactures the Speed 33 convertible-the roadster with power windows and integrated convertible roof that stows under the hinged rear deck area which we showed you in these pages back in May 2008-so a natural progression from producing the body would be to manufacture a grill
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A quartet of 48mm downdraft carburetors always looks good. Think AC Cobra or GT40. The guys at Dynatek Racing think so too but prefer fuel injection for drivability and performance over the temperamental carb setup, which is why they...
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How would you like to be able to be able to lower your '55-'57 Chevy by simply adding spindles, and keep your stock ball joints and steering arms, yet have the choice of a wide range of disc brake options?
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When you think of late-'50s and '60s customs, those with larger body styles often featured a set of scavenger pipes, usually below the rear axle, but always with...
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Auto Meter introduced a limited-edition short-sweep tachometer to celebrate the company's 50th anniversary in 2007.
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If you've ever tried to figure out how to cut tubing to fit perfectly against another piece of tubing, such as when fabricating a rollcage, you know just how hard it can be. Even cutting tubing to fit against a flat section at an angle can be awkward.
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After an absence of nearly 20 years, Truespoke wire wheels are back in production, which will come as a relief to those trawling...
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If there's one company that should know a thing or two about Flathead performance parts, it's Edelbrock, as they've been around since...
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As much as many of us like the look of '50s cars, their handling quality leaves more than a little to be desired by modern standards, which probably goes...
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Check Out The May 2008 Rod shop
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Check Out The April 2008 Rod Shop
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Check Out The March 2007 Rod Shop
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Check Out The February 2008 Rod Shop...
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Wheel Neat AgainIf you're reading R&C, there's a strong chance you like your hot rod to lean toward the traditional style, and if so, this will reflect in the parts you choose for your ride. Juliano's is with you, and already offers numerous classic-style st
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Check Out The Latest Hot Rod Products From Deep Products, Speedway Motors, Dynatek Racing, And More.
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Read About The Latest Hod Rod Products
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Smoother ChevyEven the youngest fullsize '55-70 Chevy is approaching 40 years old, and would most likely benefit from new bushings in the front suspension. If you're going to go to the trouble of replacing worn-out parts, why not fit components that will inc
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