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Rusty Wallace’s ’66 Nova

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NASCAR Hall of Famer Rusty Wallace is still a gearhead through and through. This is his '66 Nova which is heading to Barrett Jackson soon. Rusty is somebody that knows how to drive, and this car was built to handle! The car was originally purchased at an auction and had been flipped after some damage. Rusty brought the Chevy II to Ambition Road to fix it right. Under the … [Read more...]

Getting Sponsored – The What, How, And Why

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How To Get Sponsored For Parts Building cars is expensive, so why not get sponsored? You see all the top racers do it so why can't you? I wanted to give you all some insight on what it takes to get sponsored. I've been sponsored hundreds of times and on the flip side I've worked as the guy sponsoring people for the manufacture for years. Sponsorship is something that can easily … [Read more...]

Trans Hump Install – The Easy Way!

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Installing a Trans Hump The Easy Way Transmission humps are a crucial piece to your car, but probably not something you think much about unless swapping in a modern transmission. Recently we were working on a side project of ours, a '23 T-Bucket. This little car is getting an LS and 4L60E squeezed between the frame rails. After cutting the body to fit the transmission, we … [Read more...]

GOODGUYS ANNOUNCES 2022 SHOW SCHEDULE AND ADDS 25-YEAR ROLLING RULE TO OPEN SHOW TO MORE VEHICLES

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PLEASANTON, Calif. (October 26, 2021) – Goodguys, America’s favorite car show, today announced its 2022 event schedule along with several date and guideline changes for the coming year. The 2022 season will feature 17 events across the U.S. and new vehicle eligibility criteria that will open the events to a new generation of automotive enthusiasts. The most notable shift for … [Read more...]

Holley In-Tank Retrofit Fuel Pump

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Installing Holley In-Tank Retrofit Fuel Pump Back in August, we took our 1962 Cadillac on the Hot Rod Power Tour and had a blast. With an LS, A/C, Disc Brakes and lots of other upgrades, this car is a blast to drive. This was the farthest we had ever driven it and naturally a few issues raised up. One of them being a fuel supply issue where the car would sputter, lose power, … [Read more...]

Project Chicken Coupe: LS Swapped 1983 Cadillac Coupe DeVille Hits Hot Rod Power Tour

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Pro Luxury LS Swapped 1983 Cadillac Coupe DeVille If you've been following along, we've been documenting the progress a bit on Matt Graves' 1983 Cadillac Coupe DeVille. This car is a culmination of luxury and power into what he dubs as "Pro-Luxury." After months of hard work this Caddy hit the road and completed the Hot Rod Power Tour, then went to LS Fest all without a … [Read more...]

Good Guys Lone Star Nationals 2021

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2021 Lone Star Nationals by Good Guys This past weekend was the Good Guys Lone Star Nationals at Texas Motor Speedway and it did not disappoint! Friday was a typical Friday with people still rolling in and getting off work. But Saturday was flat out insane! We pulled in a little late around 9:30AM and had a hard time finding a spot. Good Guys was going off! During the … [Read more...]

Going Floatless: Fuel Sending Unit

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Installing TANKS INC Floatless Fuel Sending Unit In any classic cars fuel tank, you'll find a sending unit for the fuel gauge. They all work the same basic way, a float attached to a resistance mechanism that gives the gauge an OHM reading to provide you with a fuel reading. When upgrading to a modern fuel injection tank, the sending units are often universal. You have to … [Read more...]

How To Choose Collector Car Insurance

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What exactly is a collector car? As with many things in life, there are differing opinions on how exactly to determine what is "collector" and what is not. The determination of a collector car varies by state, and is often based on how old the car is - some consider "collector" to be 45 years and older, while others consider it to be 26 years and older. There is also the … [Read more...]

Holley LS Fest East 2021!

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What does a Corvair, a Lamborghini, a Jeep, a Nissan Frontier, a Volvo wagon and a BMW all have in common? LS power! That can only mean one thing, Holley LS Fest was happening! During the three days of Holley LS Fest, you'll see thousands of LS powered vehicles. Some of them you'd expect, such as a classic Camaro or Nova, and then the odd ones where you'd never expect … [Read more...]