You may remember that last month I installed a Vintage Air evaporator under the dash (almost!) in my project '49 Chevy, converted the stock heater controls to operate the air conditioning, and fabricated a bulkhead fitting...
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You probably thought I'd forgotten all about the project '49 Chevy huh? Unfortunately a combination of work schedules, the start of the show season and the....
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Whenever a brake upgrade is made, usually incorporating discs brakes at the front or even all around, most builders will upgrade to power-assisted brakes.
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Nothing says "hot rod" quite like multiple carb setups, just as, according to the owner of my local speed shop, nothing says "hot rodder" more than building engines for cars you don't yet own, and seeing as I purchased a bunch of rebuilt carburetors a while back that included a number of Rochester t
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Remember our friend Joe's '51 Fleetline project car?
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I've said it before but there probably hasn't been a better time to tackle a project car (the economy notwithstanding) given the extraordinary aftermarket industry we enjoy, and while it's not exactly rocket science to fabricate engine and transmission mounts at home, sometimes it's simply not worth
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Whether the supply of two-door cars is drying up, which we doubt but supplies are finite, or whether four-doors are just becoming more accepted, we're not sure, but we've seen a rise in the number of more-doors being modified.
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Our project '49 Chevy saw the Chassis Engineering front suspension installed in our October issue, but we had no means to steer the car which made it kinda difficult to move around, especially as it doesn't live at our Tech Center between installation stories...
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As I've mentioned before, the idea behind the build of my Project '49 Chevy is to use bolt-in components as much as possible, which made selecting Chassis Engineering's independent front suspension a no-brainer.
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Mark Leal wanted to dress up the 348 engine in his '59 Impala but couldn't find any contemporary-style aftermarket valve covers for 348/409 applications.
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Ever since I used a pair of C10 trailing arms with airbags on a customer's car a couple of years ago, and was impressed with the ride quality those...
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Check Out Three Build Styles For The '49-54 Chevy
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Engineering A Simple And Aesthetic Fuel System On Roy Brizio's '55 Chevy
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Jimmy Shine Builds A '60s-Style Street/Strip Chevy
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1949-1952 Chevrolet Windsheild Replacement from an Oldsmobile presented by Rod and Custom Online. I wasn't planning to change the windshield in my '52 Chevy. I'd rather not talk about it. All I'll say is that if you take the hood latch to the chrome shop early in the morning, don't try to drive the
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Everybody on the road is a reckless maniac, hurrying to get someplace, chatting on a cell phone, and oblivious to the presence of hot rods. If you're going to mix it up with that kind of traffic, you need to make sure your rod is equipped with up-to-date brakes. Four-wheel discs are a good start, bu
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Check out new way to improve your handling with NASCAR-style arms in a 1956 chevy truck - Rod And Custom Magazine
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There are a few hot rod upgrades, such as installing a Chevy small-block engine or a Ford 9-inch rearend, that are just near impossible to top for pure functionality and ease of installation. Another upgrade along those lines with nothing but positives in its
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See the renewing of a 1954 Chevy's Grille by various steps including welding, air hammering, hammering, and grinding.
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Classic Performance Products' '62 Impala Gets Its Reas In Shape
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Rod and Custom Magazine checks out the Walton Fabrication power brake assembly for its custom 1949 - 1954 Chevys.
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Last issue's installment was written while on the road; this one comes from the cozy confines of my opulent office suite back here in good old Anaheim, California. This is a good sign. It means that the Beater and I made it home from our extended break-i
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Cam Bearing Selection And InstallationThe task of replacing camshaft bearings during an engine rebuild may appear to be a no-brainer, but the more intelligent approach is to handle the job with as much planning and precision as you would when replacing main
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Rod and Custom Magazine checks out two new suspension products from Air Ride Technologies for your 1958 through 1964 Chevrolet hot rod.
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Rod and Custom Magazine shows you how to upgrade your classic car with Classic Instruments Gauges.
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