Introducing the Street Tech Fold-Up Cruisers Series
The RDR Corvette looks almost as good on paper as it does in real life! Growing up in the 70s and 80s, my generation was the last of the low-tech kids. We actually played [...]
Projects
Royal Scamp- Firewalls, Tubs and Fuel Cells, Oh My!
With the roll cage and suspension set up, the rest of the work in the trunk can be completed. There are a few technical aspects of the build that must be covered here, and it [...]
Ladder Bars
When it comes to building a street\strip drag car, making concessions are part of the game. Big power coupled with a stiff chassis and stock leaf springs is a recipe for no [...]
(Un)Twisted- Making Subframe Connectors
Look at any race car and you will find one thing in common, a stiff chassis. Whether it is for the drag strip, circle track, or the rally course, a solid chassis is critical [...]
Forget Free-Range, ‘Get Caged In!
As the Royal Scamp project moves along, we move past the initial bolt-ons and get into the fabrication. This section of the build is about two things- safety and performance. [...]
Challenger Sun Roof Cover Up
In the late seventies and eighties, adding creature comforts to lesser-equipped cars was huge. All kinds of modifications were made, such as power locks, power windows, and [...]
From Rats to Running: Wiring the Royal Scamp
Mention it once and your buddies will suddenly be busy for the next three weeks. Wiring is the bane of existence for many gearheads; voltage, ohms, soldering, not to mention [...]
The Red Dirt Rodz Corvette is a Showstopper at the 2014 SEMA Show
Placement is key at the SEMA Show, and the RDR vette was handpicked to sit directly in front of the main entrance. The Red Dirt Rodz crew recently unveiled their latest [...]
Before you junk it, read this!
Engine blocks are tough. They deal with thousands of pounds of force pulling in every which way thousands of times a minute for hundreds of thousands of miles. Add to [...]