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Installing an AOD Transmission into a 1941-1948 Ford
Rod and Custom - By Dennis W. Parks
Installing an AOD Transmission into a 1941-1948 Ford There are lots of good reasons that an overdrive transmission makes sense these days...here's step-by-step instructions on how to add and AOD transmission to your fat-fendered Ford . . .keep reading

1956 Chevrolet BelAir Car Restoration Project - Part 11
Readers Projects - By Steve Nicholson
After looking deeper into things it became obvious that parts of the trunk floor had to be replaced . . .keep reading

Lalique Automotive Mascots
Feature Articles - By Tom Benford
Lalique Automotive Mascots In the Golden Age of Motoring, the well-to-do owners of automobiles such as Delage, Bugatti, Rolls Royce and others wanted to set their cars apart from every other rich person's car. Lalique hood ornaments filled the bill. . . .keep reading

"Forever" Volvo Has Gone Nearly 3 Million Miles
Feature Articles - By John Gunnell
Just like that battery bunny in TV commercials, it just keeps going and going and going . . .keep reading

Lincoln Zephyr
Auto Biography - By Satch Reed
Lincoln Zephyr In 1951 the Museum of Modern Art selected the Lincoln Zephyr as one of the best pre-war automotive designs, calling it the first successful American streamlined car. . . .keep reading

Classic Car Buyer's Guide: 1964-1967 Chevelle
Buyers Guide - By Patrick Smith
Classic Car Buyer's Guide: 1964-1967 Chevelle From the beginning in 1964 Chevelles were superstars. They are excellent cars to enjoy the classic car restoration hobby and parts are readily available.
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Restoring Early '60s Mopar Dashes
Feature Articles - By John Gunnell
Sometimes it's best to leave certain car restoration tasks to the pros.
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The Saga of the Stainless Steel Fords
Auto Biography - By Tom Benford
The Saga of the Stainless Steel Fords Very few people are aware that three Ford models were fabricated from stainless steel. Here's their story
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Ignition Coil Troubleshooting: (No) Fire in the Hole
Troubleshooting - By Tom Benford
Here's what to do when the spark in your life is missing.
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1952 Ford F1 Truck Restoration Project Part 16: Test Driving our Ford F1
52 Pickup
No, we didn't finish our truck project while you weren't looking...we just want to check things out before moving on to the next phase
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Restorers and rodders find GPS an easy install
Feature Articles - By John Gunnell
Those who grew up driving older cars tend to think that we can't very easily add modern technology to our relics and rods. We might want to rethink that notion.
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The Evolution of Street Rodding
Rod and Custom - By Tom Benford
In depth discussion of how Street Rodding has risen up from it's humble (but not "nice") beginnings
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Classic Car Buyer's Guide: 1965-68 Mustang
Buyers Guide - By Patrick Smith
Classic Car Buyer's Guide: 1965-68 Mustang Evergreen popularity and availability of parts and services makes the '65 through '68 Mustangs a great choice for the novice car restorer.
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British Tappet (Valve) Cover Restoration
How To - By John Gunnell
There's more than meets the eye with British Tappet (Valve) covers
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Carburetor Upgrading the Smart Way
Rod and Custom - By Patrick Smith
You can't just slap any old carb on an engine and expect that things will be just peachy. Here's some things to consider
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