The wire you use to hook up electrical equipment in your car is important stuff. How important? We’d say it’s absolutely crucial. And if you don’t believe it, just ask […]
There are plenty of automotive uses for a hacksaw in the garage or workshop, including cutting sheet metal, bolts and screws, metal tubing, rubber hoses, and so on. But with […]
Friday, July 8 is Collector Car Appreciation Day, and you’re encouraged to get out and show off your collector car–restored, modified, or whatever! The annual, unofficial auto holiday serves to raise awareness of the […]
A rusted, seized bolt or nut can turn an easy project into a nightmare. In fact, mechanics have been known to hold a lucky rabbit’s foot or refuse to work […]
[Editor’s Note: No offense to the LS4 intended, but the most notable thing about it is that it’s usually the worst-possible choice for an LS engine swap project because it’s designed […]
Over the past year or so, I slowly assembled a big block Chevy for my personal project car, a 1970 Chevy Nova. The build was deliberate. I even used a […]
The gearhead performance world has a dictionary all itself—with terms like Rat Rod, Slapper Bars, Lake Pipes, and countless others. But while most of those phrases are easily defined and […]
The go-to tool for tightening and loosening fasteners is the common ratchet. Everyone has at least one, but most have lots more. I myself have over a dozen. But like […]
We love a good father and son bonding story around here—especially if it involves a race between a pair of awesome cars hatched over a glass of bourbon. And that’s […]