Hot Rod Hubcaps

Roadster Expert Tim covers the various types of vintage wire wheels (1928-1935) found on early Fords and how to distinguish the differences between them.

After installing front brakes, Jeff is now ready for wheels and tires. See how a spacer is used to make his 15" wheels fit just right and a slick way to speed up the sanding and polishing process of the wheel dust caps.

A full floating rear end is not just for dedicated track cars anymore. Many high horsepower street cars will be well suited to make the move to a Grand National style full floating axle. Read on to see why.

Tim talks about the process of upgrading the factory hubs on his 1929 Roadster project with new manufacture units courtesy of Speedway Motors.

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.

Just about any classic vehicle’s drum brakes can be upgraded to the increased braking performance of a disc brake system. Our Buyer’s Guide provides an overview of disc brake benefits and what you need to succeed with your upgrade.

You can slip these Finned Aluminum Buick Brake Drums on to any one of our 1937-48 Ford hubs or 12x2 Bendix brakes. No machining. No re-drilling. Not a cover. Just classic hotrod style.

Choosing new wheels for a GMC Chevrolet truck. This project uses Speedway Motors GM Rally Wheels and new tires to enhance the appearance of the truck.

Small block and big block Chevy engines were designed with two styles of water pumps, short and long. Before you purchase a new pump, it's important to determine which oneyou have.

This is what post-war hot rodding was all about. Unbridled creativity and courage to go just as fast as possible. Bill Burke invented the belly tank and perfected it on his third try. Meet "Sweet 16," currently on display at the Museum of American Speed.