We all experience vibrations in our trucks at one time or another. Let’s face it– some of our project trucks are well over 50 years old and things may be getting a little worn. Most of these are problems we can fix ourselves, it’s just figuring out what the problem is. What are the 10…
Most of us end up with extra parts as we’re building our project trucks. When we pull that original six cylinder out of a 55 F100, instead of setting it out back somewhere, there is probably someone who is looking for that exact motor, while trying to keep their truck as original as possible. Not…
It’s important to know the lug bolt pattern and size of the lug bolt on a classic Chevy truck as some of the information available out there is not always reliable. Whether you are purchasing a set of wheels, or you’re stranded with a flat and need someone to bring you a spare, it’s always…
What is billet and billet vehicle parts? Billet can be any metal Billet does not always make the strongest part Billet finishes are brighter Billet parts are more expensive Billet means a solid chunk of metal Billet has 5 different meanings in the dictionary Billet parts are very popular Billet door handles, billet aluminum heads,…
Having an engine hoist that you can dismantle in a few minutes to use in your shop/garage, or that can be set up for pulling an engine outside can be a very valuable tool. ( I built mine so when not pulling an engine it is used as a nice looking swing set in my…
For those of you who are building your project truck on a budget, buying a used engine can cut down on a lot of the costs. The $300 to $500 you spend may not buy you the engine that you always dreamed of, but a used engine can get your truck on the road instead…