Tech Articles
New Hubs for a Traditional-Style Hot Rod
by Tim Matthews
1/12/2017
Tim talks about the process of upgrading the factory hubs on his 1929 Roadster project with new manufacture units courtesy of Speedway Motors.
Disc Brakes and Proportioning Valves
by John Wulbern
1/12/2017
In this Tech Tip, John confirms a customer question regarding the need for a proportioning valve on his ’55 F100 brake build.
Tubular Control Arms on an S-10
by John Wulbern
1/12/2017
In this Tech Tip, John responds to a customer question about tubular control arms.
How to Pick Your Project
by Tim Matthews
1/9/2017
Tim M. talks about the various things you should keep in mind when you start down the long road of a project.
Drop Spindle Install and Disc Brake Conversion on a 55 Chevy
by Zach Raddatz
1/3/2017
Follow along as our Tech installs dropped spindels and performs a disc brake conversion on his '55 Sedan. He utilizes a metric brake conversion kit.
Installing a Pertronix Ignitor III
by Zach Raddatz
12/30/2016
Speedway Tech Zach discusses the Pertronix Ignitor III conversion in his '55 Chevy.
The Intake Manifold Decision
by Kevin Webel
12/28/2016
Follow along as Speedway Tech Kevin talks about the intake that he decided on for the 454ci in his '54 Chevy, and some of the reasoning behind his choice.
Installing a F1 Steering Box In A Roadster
by Tim Matthews
12/20/2016
Our Tech Expert installs an F1 steering box in his roadster to give the steering a traditional feeling. Follow his process from testing fit to welding.
Painless Headliner Installs
12/20/2016
Speedway Tech Steve L. talks about the sometimes aggravating task of headliner installs, and offers a solution to remove some of that frustration.
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.
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