Buick Hot Rod Engine Parts

When it comes to a traditional style build on an early hot rod it just has to be rolling on a solid front axle of some sort. In this buyer's guide we take you through I-beam and round tube solid axles, spindle choices, radius rod needs, and more.

Read about the hardships faced when Tim tried to fire up his 241 Dodge Hemi for his 1929 Ford roadster. Learn his tips for how to persist despite difficulties that will help any hot rodder with their own troubles.

Tim Matthews has been collecting pieces for this hot rod for a long time. Here's the amazing story in his own words...

From the Model A coupe body to the dropped axle and chrome OEM wheels. This car project is a basic, but cool traditional hot rod. Comparable to the American Graffiti coupe. Read more on how to start planning your hot rod car build.

Follow this visual guide on installing spacer rings for Buick style finned brake drums to help center the drum on the hub. Learn some tips on using old and new parts for the installation.

The GM LS engine is the hot powerplant these days. But is there too much of a good thing?

Learn the differences between H-beam vs I-beam rods, including strength, weight, and more to choose the best connecting rods for your engine.

Look up "hot rod" in the dictionary and you'll see a picture of this car.

Check out Eric's wicket '34 3-window! It's chopped, channeled, and powered by a rowdy blown big block.

Learn how to lower a hot rod by modifying the axles and some history behind early hop ups. This project features a Ford axle with wishbones for a Model A.