How to Install a Wire Harness
Harnessed wiring At first, glance, installing an aftermarket wire harness may appear to be a difficult operation. Some may even cringe at the concept; after all, our time in the garage is supposed to be enjoyable, isn’t it? How to Install a Wire Harness However, if you’ve ever attempted pricing out a bespoke wiring harness…
Read MoreWhat are the Best Spindles
When people are into hot rods, they always seem to go back to the simple things. After a long time of adapting different types of independent front suspensions to pre-1948 cars, rodders are once again going back to solid-axle, transverse leaf spring front suspensions. Many muscle cars from the 1950s and ’60s are now being…
Read MoreChoosing the Best Steering Shaft
You will find that steering gears and rack-and-pinion assemblies utilize a splined input shaft and that nearly all aftermarket and the majority of original equipment steering columns have a splined output shaft. Steering u-joints and steering shaft are responsible for connecting these two primary steering system components. Depending on the route, you may wind up…
Read MoreHow to Improve a Classic Ford’s Handling
Replacing old steering components may be one of the quickest ways to improve the vehicle’s handling. Fixing it is a breeze. How to Improve a Classic Ford’s Handling Begin by disconnecting the steering from my comet. Remove the tie rods, center link, and idler arm, but do not remove the pitman arm from the steering…
Read MoreTri-Five Disc Brakes & Spindles
The installation of disc brakes on hot rods and muscle vehicles that were originally equipped with drum brakes has become rather prevalent in recent years. The decision on which path to take my 1955 Sedan Delivery came down to a few things: I wanted reliable brakes, but I didn’t want to spend a lot of…
Read MoreHow to Build a Homemade 3 Link
We all adore muscle cars, but the suspension on this 40+-year-old car just isn’t up to today’s standards, no matter how much we want it to be. There are numerous alternatives for improved suspension systems for popular vehicles such as Camaros and Mustangs. However, when it comes to less popular cars or, as in my…
Read MoreHow to Change Ride Height
With the market flooded with shocks, springs, coil-overs, spacers, leveling kits, and everything else, it’s difficult to achieve the “ideal” ride height. Utilizing an air suspension system is one of the choices. Air ride systems provide the optimal answer for having a vehicle with minimal sacrifices to its aggressive appearance at the expense of its…
Read MoreWhat are the Best Steering Columns
It is an enchanted link between your hands and wheels. You turn the wheel, and the vehicle begins to turn. Yes, we are discussing the steering column. Once upon a time, if you wanted a certain steering column, you went to one of your local salvage yards and located the column you want. The problem…
Read MoreFront Wheel Alignment Basics
It appears that front-end alignments are one of those tasks that are postponed until it’s either too late and the tires are badly worn, or you’re weary of your vehicle veering all over the road. Not only does driving your hot rod straight from the start assure optimum handling, but it also gives your tires…
Read MorePinstriping Starter Lesson
Pinstriping is an art that requires a steady hand, a great deal of focus, and tremendous talent. Pinstriping artists that are accomplished are patient. They are inventive. They are exclusive. Fortunately, I am the daughter of one of these exceptionally gifted persons. My father taught himself how to pinstripe in his parents’ garage almost 45…
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