Hot Rod Articles
Hydraulic and Friction Shocks on a Period Project
by Tim Matthews
12/20/2016
Resident Tech Expert Tim M. talks about the decision to use traditional hydraulic or friction shocks on his '29 roadster project, along with some of the obstacles he was faced with while doing so.
Sedan Delivery Floor Insulation
by Jeff Karls
12/12/2016
Jeff K. talks about the keeping his cool in his '46 Sedan Delivery, with a little help from insulation and damping material.
Selecting Axles for a 1931 Model A
by John Wulbern
12/12/2016
In this Tech Tip, John answers a customer question about finding the right axle length for his 1931 Model A.
Sedan Delivery Coilover Conversion
by Jeff Karls
12/12/2016
Product guru Jeff K. takes us along as he updates the suspension on his 1946 Ford Sedan Delivery with a set of fresh Mustang II coilovers following an unfortunate incident with a pothole.
Sedan Delivery Steering Update
by Jeff Karls
12/9/2016
Speedway product guru Jeff K. wants to introduce you to another of his projects, "Elmer". There's a long history with Jeff and this vehicle, best told by Jeff himself.
What to Consider When Choosing an Electric Radiator Cooling Fan
by Pat Orth
12/8/2016
What electric cooling fan is right for you? This Tech Talk will take you through some key questions to consider when choosing a cooling fan for your radiator.
LED Tail Light ProTip
by Jeff Karls
12/8/2016
LEDs. Fantastic litle things with many uses, but sometimes they can leave a bit to be desired.Take into consideration, the flimsy plastic lenses. Speedway Motors product guru Jeff K. noticed their appearance. And so he did something about it.
Bel Air Brake Pedal Rebuild
by Kevin Webel
12/7/2016
Street Rod Tech Kevin W. talks about the first steps in his plans of a disc brake upgrade on his 1954 Chevy Bel Air, upgrading the pedal to an under-dash setup and adding a booster.
BelAir Leaf Spring Upgrade
by Kevin Webel
12/7/2016
Speedway Street Tech Kevin goes over the install of the TCI 1949-54 Chevy Car Rear Leaf Spring Kit on his '54 BelAir sedan.
Steering Box Adjustment
by John Wulbern
12/6/2016
In this Tech Tip, John shares some tips with a customer about adjusting a steering box he got from us recently.