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Jason Ankerson's 1965 Chevy C10 began its life as his high school beater. Over a decade of transformations, his first-gen C10 has become a modern reliable cruiser.

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Learn about performing an LS Swap in a 1972 Chevelle in this tech article. We'll discuss lessons learned from our Chevelle engine swap using a 500-horse 6.0.

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Heath P. tells his story on how the passion for 'hot rodding' was instilled in him by his grandfather. From driving tractors on their family farm to becoming a Ford family, you are in for a good read.

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