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The Muncie transmission was a 4-speed manual transmission available in light and heavy duty Chevrolet and GMC trucks between 1968 and 1991. Rebuilding a Muncie transmission can be a challenge even...
The 1965 Ford Mustang is a popular restoration candidate. However, after many years on the road, the typical 1965 Mustang will need some rust repair, particularly the rear quarter panels. The...
The 4R100 transmission is a sturdy and heavy-duty transmission preferred by off-road enthusiasts due to its ease of maintenance and seemingly infinite upgrade possibilities. If you have come into...
Ford makes a number of variations in body style and door configuration for each of its F-Series pickup trucks. The company gears each toward a different demographic.
Traditionally, brakes have been the red-headed stepchild of the hot rod industry. In the mind of the average car enthusiast, going slow quickly does not equate to going fast. However, today's...
The Honda Element made its debut in 2003. Many car and SUV enthusiasts consider the Element an ideal road trip vehicle with its multiple seat configurations and generous square footage. Although...
With its rear engine layout that provides a lot of grip over the rear tires, a VW Bug makes an excellent candidate for an off-road vehicle. More commonly referred to as a Baja Bug, a VW modified...
Subaru's all-wheel drive technology stands apart from other AWD and four-wheel drive (4WD) systems. Despite the potential for confusion, AWD and 4WD aren't the same thing: Many differences exist...
The legendary Dodge Charger was produced by the Chrysler Corporation from 1966 to 1978, leading the automaker into the muscle car wars of the late 1960s and early 1970s. The Charger was conceived...
The following standard methods were developed as part of a performance vehicle training program. Standard methods are used to set in stone procedures used in performance competitions. By...
Not everyone takes care of their car the way they should. Smokers are usually the main offenders, with headliners, carpets and seats taking the most abuse with burn marks and other issues....
Leaf springs are flexible spring steel bars about five feet long with loops on front and rear ends that are fastened to the vehicle frame on both sides of the rear of the car. The one-piece...
The definition of the coupé automobile has evolved over the last 100 years to mean many different things depending on the automaker, the designer and the whims of the marketing department....
Since the second automobile, designers have attempted to make the basic four-wheeled vehicle better than the previous model. Designing a fast car is not as easy as installing a hefty engine, then...
Motorcycles have been around for decades with the majority of bikes being propelled by chains. Today there are a variety of drives to choose from including friction, belt and direct drive setups;...
A rear view mirror is a rectangular-shaped mirror that is attached to the interior top center of a car's windshield. The standard rear view mirror can measure approximately 7 to 12 inches long and...
The term Pro-Touring has come to full force in the automotive hobby world. It is where you install the modern qualities found in newer vehicles, into your older car. Notice how I didn't say...
When a vehicle accelerates rapidly from a fullstop, the power of the engine twists the rear differential. This twisting motion actually pulls the passenger side tire away from the road surface,...
Car body kits are customized additions to an automobile body at the owner's desire. A body kit can be any kind of panel, door, bumper or other body part installed so the driver can make his car...
Removing the back seat from your Mustang can eliminate around 30 lbs. of weight, depending on the year and model. Mustang enthusiasts are always looking for ways to speed up their quarter-mile by...
Watching a muscle car generate enough torque to lift its front wheels off the ground can be exhilarating. With a little ingenuity and some modifications, you can learn to do a wheelie in your own car.
Aftermarket shocks can improve the ride, handling and performance of your car. Whether you choose a stiffer type of suspension for racing or softer suspension for a smoother ride, you can...
So you've been to the car shows and maybe even seen a cool early Hot Rod on the streets.....and you are BITTEN by the bug! Now What?