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When Horsepower Meets Patriotism: Inside a One-of-a-Kind Hot Rod
Hot rods are iconic vehicles—loud and proud, but is there more behind their appeal? Most hot rods feature a classic, traditional appearance and are often designed to attract attention with their noise and presence. Owners dedicate considerable time and money to craft a vehicle that expresses their personality. Is this passion driven by a desire for personal enjoyment or the urge to showcase or “show off” their style? Alternatively, could there be a more profound motivation be

Buddy Faulk


Auxiliary Relay: Do I really need one for my classic car?
Most American classic cars from the fifties, sixties, or some seventies never came with electrical accessories like factory-installed cooling fans, fuel pumps, or aftermarket driving/fog lights. In most cases, these vehicle wiring systems do not support the additional power consumption of these upgrades. Most of these accessories will be controlled by the ignition feed and switched on and off by the ignition switch. However, these components can draw a considerable amount of

Buddy Faulk


Automotive Electrical Information You May Need to Know
Before starting any electrical DIY project, whether you're adding a cooling fan or replacing the wiring harness on your classic car, there's some basic information you may need to familiarize yourself with. Automotive electrical systems are those in a vehicle that use electricity to power components such as the engine starter, lights, radio, and sensors. These systems rely on a circuit that starts with the battery and uses wires to deliver power to various parts, with the car

Buddy Faulk


Max Hurley's 1972 Dodge Demon Pro-Stock
Oscar Max Hurley, also known as "Max" from West Jefferson, North Carolina, established himself as one of the most prominent drag racers in North Carolina's history. Inducted into the North Carolina Racing Hall of Fame in 2009, Hurley's impressive career spanned 28 years, during which he claimed victory in around 280 races. In addition to his success on the track, Hurley was renowned for his generosity and support of fellow drag racers through his famous "Max Hurley Speed Shop

Buddy Faulk
Nov 23, 20253 min read


When Horsepower Meets Patriotism: Inside a One-of-a-Kind Hot Rod
Hot rods are iconic vehicles—loud and proud, but is there more behind their appeal? Most hot rods feature a classic, traditional appearance and are often designed to attract attention with their noise and presence. Owners dedicate considerable time and money to craft a vehicle that expresses their personality. Is this passion driven by a desire for personal enjoyment or the urge to showcase or “show off” their style? Alternatively, could there be a more profound motivation be

Buddy Faulk


Auxiliary Relay: Do I really need one for my classic car?
Most American classic cars from the fifties, sixties, or some seventies never came with electrical accessories like factory-installed cooling fans, fuel pumps, or aftermarket driving/fog lights. In most cases, these vehicle wiring systems do not support the additional power consumption of these upgrades. Most of these accessories will be controlled by the ignition feed and switched on and off by the ignition switch. However, these components can draw a considerable amount of

Buddy Faulk


Automotive Electrical Information You May Need to Know
Before starting any electrical DIY project, whether you're adding a cooling fan or replacing the wiring harness on your classic car, there's some basic information you may need to familiarize yourself with. Automotive electrical systems are those in a vehicle that use electricity to power components such as the engine starter, lights, radio, and sensors. These systems rely on a circuit that starts with the battery and uses wires to deliver power to various parts, with the car

Buddy Faulk
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