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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


Mooresville, NC. The passion for hot rods and drag racing is beyond paint and horsepower.
Faulk's Classic Car Repair , Detroit Garage , and The Speed Shop had the opportunity to attend the 5th annual Henry Dana Memorial Car Show at the Trackhouse Motorplex in Mooresville, NC, on October 25, 2025. Melissa Wise , founder of the Henry Dana Foundation, allowed us to unveil the restored Rod Shop Dodge Dart Sport driven by Bob Riffle at her show. The car was revealed to Bob's wife, Lucy Riffle, and his family. Although the weather was cold and cloudy, the reception

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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