Emblazoned Glory- How to Restore Painted Emblems
As the phrase goes, the Devil is in the details. Where else could that be truer than in the world of automotive restoration. The details are what separates a [...]
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How to Install a Quarter-Panel Patch
Rust is the enemy of all cars. One of the most common areas that attracts rust are the quarter panels. Jefferson Bryant from the Red Dirt Rodz crew shows you how to cut out [...]
2004R Swap
Building a hot motor and dropping it into your muscle car isn’t the only way to add some punch. Upgrading the stock 3-speed slushbox to a 4-speed overdrive will add more [...]
Vintage Mustang- 4 to 5-Lug Nut Conversion
You can always spot a straight-six Mustang with a quick look at the wheels. Every V8 Mustang that came out of Ford in the early days had five lug nuts, the 6-cylinder cars [...]
En-Gauging Perspective- Updating a Ford Shoebox Dash with Autometer Gauges
Owning and driving classic automobiles is a rewarding experience. Whether you prefer traditional restorations or resto-mods, cruising around town to shows, cruise-ins, or [...]
Shoebox Ford Tech- Installing a Volvo Gearbox in a 49-51 Ford
Owning a classic car is one thing, but driving a restored or modified vintage ride is a whole other enchilada. Maintenance issues, finding the right parts, and the constant [...]
Detroit Speed Subframe Connectors: Beefin’ Up the B-Side of an F-Body Camaro
By Rotten Rodney Bauman Since Street Tech magazine is an honest publication, let’s begin this story with honesty. Like other serial freelancers, yours truly has [...]
Port Authority
When the name Buick comes up in any bench-racing session, the conversation turns to 455 big-blocks, Stage 1s and the venerable GSX. What rarely gets mentioned is the [...]
You Cam Do It! Replacing Cam Bearings at Home
For some reason, cam bearings hold an air of mystery and voodoo mechanics for many at-home builders. Professional engine builders often leave the cam bearing installation to [...]
The Golden Ticket: Zinc-Cadmium Restoration
Pop the hood on any muscle car and you will see a lot of different coatings. One that always grabs your eye is the golden Zinc-Cadmium plating. This brightly-colored plating [...]