1949 Ford Custom Timing Components

Dive into some of the history and unique differences between Ford and Chevy spindles for solid front axles and what will perform best on your hot rod.

What happens when you advance or retard a camshaft? In this tech article, we explain the pros and cons of installing your cam straight up, advancing or retarding.

This drag and drive '49 Mercury is not at all what you'd expect from a chopped Merc. It's part custom, part hot rod, and built to do it all.

In this Tech Tip, a customer asked about a discreet style trunk latch for his 1932 Ford.

Check out these 1949- '54 Chevy Spindles Specs!

Mick Rau has a garage full of cool cars, but this Hirohata-inspired Merc is a standout.

In this Tech Tip, a returning customer asks for advice on wiring harnesses for his ’29 Ford roadster project.

Preventative maintenance is crucial for hot rods. In this article, Jess shows you how to place a front wheel cylinder on an early Ford.

In this Tech Tip, John makes a few suggestions for a customer looking to update the braking system on his ’51 Deluxe.

Check out these 1937-'48 Ford spindle diagrams and advice on how to assemble them!