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While it’s easy to love the idea of overlanding through a pristine landscape, off-roading is tough. And having the right overlanding, off-road, and car camping gear is vital. So we’ve […]

It’s easy to find or build big horsepower these days. It’s also easy for even seasoned car folks to get into trouble by building a too-radical combination. Admittedly, I’m one […]

Q: What is the difference between 304 and 409 stainless steel? … A: All stainless steel contains chromium and other elements. The added elements make the metal harder, stronger, and […]

Close your eyes and picture yourself driving down the open road. Is it sunny out? Of course it is. Windows and the top down? You betcha. Snazzy sunglasses planted firmly […]

“A lot of people come up to me and say, ‘You made an ugly car look good.’” Wait…what? “It’s kind of flattering, actually, because that’s what I wanted to do. […]

I have a 383 c.i. small-block Chevy that I recently rebuilt and installed in my ’72 El Camino. Unfortunately, it appears that the rear main seal is leaking. I’m pretty […]

Q: Which is better between a body-on-frame and unibody chassis design? … A: Most vehicles are built using either “body-on-frame” or “unibody” design. The terms refer to the style of […]

I once viewed mock-up motors with a bit of disdain, asking myself why anybody would waste their money on one. But then I started pondering my own project: Here I […]

If you have any sort of shop experience, you’ll know that pulling out the tap and die set usually means something went wrong. Probably the only thing worse is when […]

When bare metal just won’t make the grade, car enthusiasts and commercial shops call up Bob Bertelsen— owner of A Plus Powder Coaters in Columbiana, OH—to transform it into something […]