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Installing an AOD Transmission into a 1941-1948 Ford Rod and Custom - By Dennis W. Parks 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

Lalique Automotive Mascots Feature Articles - By Tom Benford 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

Lincoln Zephyr Auto Biography - By Satch Reed 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 From the beginning in 1964 Chevelles were superstars. They are excellent cars to enjoy the classic car restoration hobby and parts are readily available. . . .keep reading Restoring Early '60s Mopar Dashes Feature Articles - By John Gunnell Sometimes it's best to leave certain car restoration tasks to the pros. . . .keep reading The Saga of the Stainless Steel Fords Auto Biography - By Tom Benford Very few people are aware that three Ford models were fabricated from stainless steel. Here's their story . . .keep reading 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. . . .keep reading 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 . . .keep reading 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. . . .keep reading 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 . . .keep reading Classic Car Buyer's Guide: 1965-68 Mustang Buyers Guide - By Patrick Smith Evergreen popularity and availability of parts and services makes the '65 through '68 Mustangs a great choice for the novice car restorer. . . .keep reading British Tappet (Valve) Cover Restoration How To - By John Gunnell There's more than meets the eye with British Tappet (Valve) covers . . .keep reading 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 . . .keep reading