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1964 Plymouth Valiant Disc Brake Install - Stoppin' in Style 1964 Plymouth Valiant Disc Brake Install - Stoppin' in Style
Every project has to start somewhere, and mine usually begin at the bottom-with the suspension and brakes. I'd like to say... More...
1953 Pontiac Coupe Four Link Suspension Install - Layin' Low 1953 Pontiac Coupe Four Link Suspension Install - Layin' Low
If you've been paying attention to the last few issues of Custom Rodder, you may recognize this '53 Pontiac from tech stories... More...
Classic Mercury Power Steering Conversion - Power Trip - Do Try This At Home Classic Mercury Power Steering Conversion - Power Trip - Do Try This At Home
Check out the Classic Mercury that we install a power steering conversion kit on! More...
1956 Chevy  Billet Specialties Steering Wheels - Steered Straight 1956 Chevy Billet Specialties Steering Wheels - Steered Straight
We like to preach about building offbeat cars here at Custom Rodder, but we must admit there's something to be said for... More...
Re-Ford-Ified Re-Ford-Ified
Sometimes it's hard to believe that '50s and '60s cars remain as popular as they are in 2005. It's even more amazing to... More...
Frontend Alignment - Setting Things Straight Frontend Alignment - Setting Things Straight
Of all the chores associated with modified car maintenance, one of the most neglected could well be frontend alignment.... More...
Building a Bumper Building a Bumper
Today's top customs and street rods arguably wear more scratch-built parts than ever. From custom frames to hand-hammered... More...
Independent Rear Suspension - Declaring Independence Independent Rear Suspension - Declaring Independence
In the beginning (well, many, many years ago, anyway) there was the Jaguar independent rear suspension. It was considered... More...
Overdrive Transmission Installation - Low Revvin'! Overdrive Transmission Installation - Low Revvin'!
When I drive a car, any car, I like things relatively quiet. I like to go straight. I like to stop within reason. I... More...
1955 Chevy Fuel Door - Knock Knock 1955 Chevy Fuel Door - Knock Knock
The new-model-year blues have hit more than a few car buyers when they came to realize their car wasn't the latest and... More...
Richard Zocchi Takes Bold '59 Buick Styling A Step Further
Wiring-the mere mention of the subject brings chills to the spines of most do-it-yourself rodders. For many, it's part of the sacred trio of chores left to hired guns-paint, upholstery, and wiring. Bu...
The 1949-51 Mercury is the quintessential custom car. Thousands of them have gone under the knife in the last five decades, so it's a little surprising to discover how little aftermarket support there...
Check out this fully restored 1954 Mercury Monterey!
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