DIY Hot Rod Tech, Tools, Rides & Lifestyle

Newest

[ October 3, 2025 ] Drag Racing History: The Ultimate Slingshot Dragster Compilation Rides & Roadkillers
[ October 2, 2025 ] Full Rebuild: Ford’s Legendary 300 Straight-Six Roars Back to Life Technical Info
[ October 1, 2025 ] How To Drive a Ford Model T with Jay Leno’s Garage How To & DIY
[ August 27, 2025 ] How To Hand Paint Tailgate Letters – DIY Guide & Video How To & DIY
[ July 25, 2025 ] How To Properly Load & Tie-Down a Hot Rod, Race Car, or Daily Driver on a Tow Trailer How To & DIY
[ December 12, 2024 ] The Key to Making Your Car Fast: The Torque Converter Technical Info
[ December 4, 2024 ] Customizing Ford Crown Victoria Wheels: A Step-by-Step Guide How To & DIY
[ December 3, 2024 ] Struggling to Move Forward With Your Project Vehicle? This Video Is for You! Builds and Examples
[ September 24, 2024 ] How To Make Custom Floating Hubcaps How To & DIY
[ September 19, 2024 ] How To Upholster Door Panels Without Sewing Step-by-Step How To & DIY
[ August 26, 2024 ] How To Find Open and Short Circuits Fast How To & DIY
[ August 23, 2024 ] Next Level Your Project With Custom Laser Cut Parts, FAST DIY Projects
[ August 15, 2024 ] Are Headers Worth It? Headers vs Manifolds: HP, Torque & Sound Technical Info
[ August 9, 2024 ] How To Mix Automotive Paint Step-by-Step How To & DIY
[ August 7, 2024 ] Project Car Still On Jack Stands? Do This… Hot Rod Lifestyle
[ August 5, 2024 ] Adding AC to Your Vintage Vehicle: Vintage Air Heritage Review Products & Reviews
[ August 2, 2024 ] The Impact of Zinc Levels in Engine Oil: A Detailed Analysis Technical Info
[ July 31, 2024 ] How To Wire The Ignition and Starter On Any Classic Engine How To & DIY
[ July 30, 2024 ] Hot Rods — The First Race Cars Hot Rod Lifestyle
[ July 30, 2024 ] Break-In Oil Myth Busting: Why a Fresh Engine Build NEEDS Zinc Technical Info
[ July 30, 2024 ] The Easiest Way to Remove Paint to Bare Metal How To & DIY
[ July 28, 2024 ] How To Spray WET Single Stage BLACK Paint without Orange Peel! How To & DIY
[ July 26, 2024 ] Does Pre-filling The Oil Filter Cause Engine Damage? Technical Info
[ July 25, 2024 ] Step-by-Step Basic Wiring Guide for Hot Rods and Race Cars How To & DIY
[ July 25, 2024 ] The Untold Story of the 427 Super Camaros Rides & Roadkillers
[ July 25, 2024 ] Relics of the Past: The Occoneechee Speedway Hot Rod Lifestyle
[ July 24, 2024 ] How To Select The Right Flowmaster Muffler For Your Vehicle Products & Reviews
[ July 23, 2024 ] How To Get a VIN Number and Title For Your New Car Build How To & DIY
[ July 22, 2024 ] The 5 Rarest American V8 Muscle Wagons Rides & Roadkillers
[ July 22, 2024 ] Unlocking the Power of Your Intake Manifold How To & DIY

Drag Racing Tires

Drag Race Tire Tech: FASTEST Way To Change Your Gear Ratio!

JustMoparJoe offers up a quick and simple formula to calculate your new final gear ratio (Effective Gear Ratio) when switching tire sizes! [More…]

Black Oxide Coating Engine and Small Parts for Rust Prevention

How To Coat Engine and Small Parts for Rust Prevention with Black Oxide

October 23, 2020

Davin Reckow walks you through blackening your steel and cast-iron parts with black oxide for protection against rust and corrosion. [More…]

Fan Shroud For Electric Fans

How To Make a Fan Shroud for Electric Fans with Basic Tools

Fitzee’s Fabrications walks you through making a simple aluminum fan shroud for dual electric fans with basic tools. [More…]

Hot Rod Fabrication with an English Wheel

Hot Rod Fabrication with an English Wheel

November 29, 2018

Kyle Voss from The Fab Forums makes some transmission panels for the “Bibbster” project using an English wheel. [More…]

How To Reverse Steel Wheels

How To Reverse Steel Wheels

December 10, 2018

1960s reverse steel wheels offered more positive wheel offset for smoother, deeper appearance while still building with stock wheel components. [More…]

How To Properly Load & Tie-Down a Hot Rod, Race Car, or Daily Driver on a Tow Trailer

When it comes to towing a vehicle, knowing how to load and secure it on a trailer properly is critical. [More…]

How To Prep a Patch Panel for Welding

The Pneumatic Perfect Panel Prep Tool easily provides a perfectly beveled 45° weld-prepped edge in 20 or 18 Gauge sheet metal to achieve solid, full-penetration MIG or TIG butt welds. [More…]

Buying Classic Cars ~ How To Do A Field Assessment

Learn how to look over a potential Daily-Driver classic car or truck and how to negotiate your best possible deal. [More…]

Multi-meter and Spark Plug Wires

How To Effectively Test Spark Plug Wires

Learn a simple and easy method of testing spark plug wires in order to eliminate them as the cause of poor engine performance. [More…]

© 1996-2022 Roadkill Customs