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Love Me a Blown Ford Flathead
If you’re reading this, I’m sure the name “Hot Rod” conjures up some sort of recollection or emotion. It’s all about feelings. I rarely remember or store memories that have no emotional impact on me. If it didn’t make me feel something, I rejected it. Luckily for me, my initial “Hot Rod” recollections are filled…
Read MoreHow to Detail an Engine Compartment
As most people will tell you, I’m a big fan of doing whatever you can to dress up your car. Even if engine removal is not an option for your hot rod project, you can still have an extremely detailed engine room in your automobile. How to Detail an Engine Compartment First impressions When I…
Read MoreHow to Fabricate Fuel Lines
You can calculate how much fuel your engine needs as a general rule. A normally aspirated engine will use about .5 pounds of fuel per horsepower per hour at wide-open throttle. Forced induction will be slightly higher, ranging from.6 to.75 pounds per hour. Calculate the weight of a gallon of gasoline, which is approximately 6…
Read MoreHow to Performance Wrap Headers
After searching for headers that fit your vehicle and are within your budget, it is evident that you want them to withstand the test of time. Then you observe the individuals whose exhausts are wrapped. If you begin perusing forums or asking your fellow gearheads for their views, you may uncover a range of opinions…
Read MoreHow to Hide the Audio System
I was seeking a remote location to install the audio in our Street Rod. I’ve never been a fan of punching a hole in the dash to fit the latest flavor of mobile audio. Typically, I keep just enough of the factory head unit to fill the space in the dash and light up with…
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…
Read MoreHow to Pinstripe Continued
Once everything is prepared, the procedure is as follows: Similar to other paints, One-Shot can be mixed to create colors that may not be readily available. How to Pinstripe Continued However, it is excessively thick out of the can. You will need to add a small amount of turpentine to thin it out. The paint…
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