The Protouring Network

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...]

Hot Rods and Rat Rods – What are they?

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  Hot Rods and Rat Rods - What are they? The automotive customization and rebuilding world is as diverse as it is fascinating. One particularly exciting and growing niche is the custom builds happening with classic hot rods. More and more frequently, car shows are being invaded by what appear to be vintage hot rods but with a rougher, more DIY appearance. These … [Read more...]

Car Feature: AWD, Blown LS Swapped 1987 Buick Regal “The Ultimate G”

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1987 Buick Regal AWD Ray Lichtenberg is no stranger to high performance vehicles. In fact for the past twenty years he's had a shop building some of the most insane builds out there. The time came though for him to finally build his "pièce de résistance," a 1987 Buick Regal he calls "The Ultimate G." This car is a culmination of his experience and unrelenting passion to … [Read more...]

Power Tour 2021: Presented By American Powertrain and Baer Brakes

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Hot Rod Power Tour 2021 Coverage Brought To You By American Powertrain and Baer Brakes What a whirlwind of a week! We started the 2021 Hot Rod Power Tour in Fort Worth, Texas, making the 1,200 mile trip just to get to the start of it! We've been on Power Tour before and just like back then we have to say a more fitting name might be the "Power Tour Challenge." In previous years … [Read more...]

Ridetech Announces New StrongArms – Fit Factory Coils And Shocks!

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Ridetech announces new adjustable StrongArms Features: • Compatible with stock style coil springs and shocks or Ridetech StreetGrip springs & shocks • Tubular control arms add strength, style and improved performance • Self-lubricating Delrin bushings reduce deflection and suspension bind • Increased caster dramatically improves handling and control • Adjustable ride … [Read more...]

Project ’55 Bel Air: Engine, Trans, and Steering Install

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'55 Bel Air Engine, Transmission and Steering Now Complete! A few months back we worked on Building The Ultimate LS BBC for our Project '55 Bel Air. The time had come to nestle the engine down into it's new home, which is a stock frame we built at the beginning of the year. We started the process by bolting up our 4L60e transmission - you're probably wondering why we didn't go … [Read more...]

TMI Products Releases New 60″ Deluxe Bench Seat

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Corona, CA: TMI Products INC is announcing the release of the 60” Deluxe Bench Seat, an all-new design that took over two years of development. It is a combination of the best qualities of a bench seat, mixed with the comfort and functionality of bucket seats with a center console and a storage area. “The New Deluxe Bench Seat has the best of both worlds, bucket seats in a … [Read more...]

Project Chicken Coupe: Installing QA1 and Baer Brakes

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When this '83 Cadillac Coupe De Ville aka "Project Chicken Coupe" rolled off the assembly line, it had luxury. What it didn't have was stopping power, or the ability to handle a corner at any speed. Today, we are going to change that and turn it into a Pro-Luxury machine. QA1 is handling the suspension while Baer Brakes is handling the stopping power. QA1 Doesn't Make … [Read more...]