SEMA 2019 Project Update: Driven Restorations’ ‘Mom’s T-Bird’ 1959 Thunderbird
The 2019 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, NV is less than four months away, something the folks building display vehicles for the show know all too well. Steve and Molly […]
A Quick Guide to Diagnosing 10 Common Steering Issues
Sloppy steering giving you fits? Before you curse your steering system, you need to pinpoint the actual cause of problem. Poor steering may actually be the result of suspension system issues, […]
Tom Bailey Wins 2013 Hot Rod Drag Week, Earns Title “Quickest and Fastest Street Car in America”
Tom Bailey is a pretty tired guy right now. Tired and famous. Piloting the ex-ProRides “Sick Seconds” 1969 Chevy Camaro, Tom made history as the first racer to make five […]
Tire Talk: 8 Things Your Tire Tread Might Be Trying to Tell You!
Your tires might be telling you something. Are you listening? The condition of your tires could warn you of premature wear or be a sign of issues in other areas […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: What’s the Best Way to Check Piston-to-Valve Clearance?
I’m assembling a stout 383ci small block Chevy with a 250 degrees at 0.050 inch duration mechanical roller camshaft. The pistons have a small dome and before I finish assembling […]
Holiday Gift Guide: 12 Cool Gifts for Kids Who Like Cars
When some of us were kids, our moms and dads would buy and wrap our presents and put them under the Christmas tree before Thanksgiving dinner was fully digested. Overachievers, […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Does Changing Valve Lash Improve Power
I have a question about my 496ci big block Chevy with a Comp mechanical roller cam. The card tells me that the lash (hot) is supposed to be 0.020 inch […]
The Hook Factor: Establishing a Baseline Street Car Chassis Setup for Quarter Mile Drag Racing
Street cars or street/strip cars present several issues when it comes to quarter mile chassis setup. They’re not really full-on race cars and they’re not really intended (or set up) […]
7 Common Paint Mistakes—and How to Avoid (or Fix) Them!
Orange peel, wrinkling, paint curtains—these are all conditions that can ruin an automotive paint job. The good news is they’re all avoidable and fixable. In conjunction with the experts at […]
Ladder Bars and Traction Bars: What’s the Difference?
Some folks tend to use the terms ladder bars and traction bars interchangeably. Both are traction aids, but there are some big differences in how they work and which will […]