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Ever wanna build a hot rod on a budget?
Hot Rodding for Beginners: How to Get Started Without Blowing Your Budget When most people think of hot rods, their minds immediately...
Rob Barrett
Sep 172 min read


Keep Those Tires Good While storing the car
When storing a classic car for a year or more, protecting your tires is critical to preserving their shape, integrity, and longevity....
Rob Barrett
Apr 271 min read


Fuel Chemistry 101: What Happens When Gas Sits Too Long
Keep your gas fresh Stabilize It or Regret It: If you’re planning to store your classic car for more than a couple of months, using a gas...
Rob Barrett
Mar 292 min read


Buy old and make New!
The Car Business Has Changed—Why Buying & Rebuilding a 20-Year-Old Car is the Smartest Move The automotive industry isn’t what it was...
Rob Barrett
Feb 252 min read


Do you REALLY need a return line for the Holly Snipper Fuel Injection bolt-on?
YES .. and below is why! We are working on a 74 GMC, that no one could get running with the info about a delete return line!!! WELL,...
Rob Barrett
Oct 30, 20242 min read


Where can I find original parts for my vintage car?
Since vintage cars often require specific, hard-to-find parts for restoration or maintenance, enthusiasts frequently seek advice on...
Rob Barrett
Oct 7, 20241 min read


Should you change your tires with the seasons? Really?
Yes, switching to winter tires is generally worth it, especially in areas where temperatures drop below 45°F (7°C) or where snow and ice...
Rob Barrett
Sep 8, 20241 min read


Disc Brakes vs. Drum Brakes: A Comprehensive Comparison
Design and Operation: - Disc Brakes: Utilize a rotor attached to the wheel and calipers that house brake pads. When the brake pedal is...
Rob Barrett
Aug 22, 20242 min read


The Types of Cylinder Heads and Their Impact on Horsepower - Can you name them all?
Cylinder heads play a critical role in an engine's performance, influencing factors such as airflow, combustion efficiency, and...
Rob Barrett
Jul 23, 20243 min read


Split Plugs vs. Conventional
What's better, You ask? SplitFire Spark Plugs vs. Conventional Spark Plugs: A Comparative Analysis When it comes to maintaining and...
Rob Barrett
Jul 21, 20243 min read


Holley Sniper Fuel Injection vs. Conventional Carburetor: A Comprehensive Comparison
When it comes to fueling systems for internal combustion engines, enthusiasts and mechanics often find themselves debating between the...
Rob Barrett
Jun 23, 20243 min read


Pop-Up Headlights you say?
The history of popup headlights is an interesting journey through automotive design and technology, spanning several decades. Early...
Rob Barrett
May 14, 20242 min read


Should you always buy the options when you buy a new car?
We get asked this question pretty often when someone’s going to buy a new car and they ask us if they should get all the options or not....
Rob Barrett
Apr 29, 20241 min read


BMW, LIKE NEW!
Cars with high miles and their value, or lack of... At one point they are worth NOTHING, and far before the one above. Ladies and...
Rob Barrett
Apr 12, 20242 min read


The Legend Explained
The 1969 426 HEMI The term "hemi" refers to a specific type of engine design known as the hemispherical combustion chamber, which is...
Rob Barrett
Apr 5, 20241 min read


Unibody vs. Conventional Frame Car
What's the difference and know if You should care when assessing a car. The fundamental difference between a unibody car and one with a...
Rob Barrett
Mar 18, 20241 min read


Smog check in the State of California.
A history and the regulations: The riddle clarified Gasoline-powered vehicles, model-year 1975 and older do not require a biennial Smog...
Rob Barrett
Mar 15, 20242 min read


Do You own a wrench?
I guess it doesn't matter, but it does to Me! The magic of a car is not the price. This is why I say it drives me a little crazy that...
Rob Barrett
Mar 2, 20242 min read


Turbo vs. Supercharger
What and why, OH Why? Turbochargers and superchargers are both forced induction systems designed to increase an engine's power output by...
Rob Barrett
Mar 1, 20242 min read


Automotive Safety Glass, unpacked
Safety glass in a car, commonly known as laminated glass, is designed to enhance passenger safety and reduce the risk of injuries in the...
Rob Barrett
Feb 17, 20242 min read
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