Your Own “Garage Mahal”
A redesigned garage, while everyone’s concept of “value” may be different, there’s no denying that it increases the value of a house. A pleasant place that impresses visitors is what you’ll want for your dream garage. Fortunately, this is something that can be achieved with the right design! Consider using these vital aspects in…
Read MoreThe Story of Filters
The 1940s saw the introduction of filtering systems on mass-produced automobiles, and the 1960s saw the introduction of disposable “spin on” oil filters, making oil filter changes much more convenient. Over the next few decades, improvements in the internal architecture and filter material increased the efficiency of the filters significantly. Today, all vehicle engines, whether…
Read MoreAll About Performance Air Filters
Not replacing your air filter at the recommended intervals may provide noticeable indicators of needing replacement. Changing the engine air filter is usually recommended every 10,000-15,000 miles or 12 months. You may need to have your oil changed more frequently if you live in a dusty or rural region like Scottsdale, or San Antonio. Driving in…
Read MoreSeal Skin “Premium” Covers
A car cover is essential if you want to protect your car’s value and keep it looking new. There are several types of car coverings, and car owners choose one depending on a variety of considerations, the most popular being ‘budget’. Using a car cover is one of the nicest things you can…
Read MoreA Look at Car Security Systems
It wasn’t uncommon to hear the “chirp chirp” of someone arming their aftermarket alarm system in the 1980s and 1990s. And it was even more prevalent here the irritating sonata of sounds produced by an aftermarket car alarm to the dismay of everyone within a square of the car. However, do those obnoxious noises and…
Read MoreWhat are the Best Intake Manifolds
Vic Edelbrock’s 1938 purchase of a 1932 Ford Roadster marked a turning point in his small company’s history. By designing and manufacturing the first Edelbrock intake manifold, Vic Sr. started the hotrod era. Edelbrock Sr. knew that a strong top-end design might liberate horsepower. He designed the first 180-degree dual-plane performance intake for Flathead V8s. Choosing the correct…
Read MoreThe “AMX” was AMC’s Rocket
American Motors hired Dick Teague as associate director of design in 1959, and the AMX was born. Three years later, he became AMC‘s Vice President of Automotive Styling. Teague’s task was to make American Motors a more competitive firm with the Big Three. Many historians argue that American Motors should have focused on small and…
Read MoreA Look at Custom Woody Wagons
Wooden station wagons, once workhorses. Many created in small numbers because they were ugly. After a half-century of manufacturing, they were halted due to their difficulty in manufacturing and maintenance. Now they are classic beauty, worth more than a home. The first horseless wagon was created by a forgotten craftsman in the late 19th century.…
Read MoreHow the Traditional “Rat Rods” Began
Originally a response to the 1950s “Hot Rod,” the term was later given to undriven cars and extremely expensive “customs” or “trailer queens.” The traditional “Rat Rod” began as a homage to the early days of Hot Rodding, when cars were built to the best of the owner’s abilities and intended to be driven. Rat…
Read MoreCORVETTE “Just Gettin Started”
It wasn’t until 1927 when General Motors hired designer Harley Earl, that automotive aesthetics and design became essential to American automobile makers. Harley Earl did for automotive design what Henry Ford did for manufacturing principles. Earl designed most of GM’s flashy 1950s “dream cars,” which one journalist called “the American mentality made tangible.” Harley Earl…
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