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Engine Bay, A Sea of Distractions Part One
Most classic cars, especially daily drivers that have been partially restored, have nice paint and interior. However, in the engine bay, it often has some neglected areas or is filled with exaggerated adornments. It’s very easy to get caught up in what I call “Shiny Stuff”. All parts catalogs and websites sell many different chrome and brightly colored accessories. These parts are readily available, mostly affordable, and easy to install. They grab our attention, and over tim
Buddy Faulk
Car Shows, It’s More Than an Award
I recently attended a local car show, and our entire team won an award. With excitement, I made a Facebook post thanking everyone involved and the car club hosting the event. A comment on my post made me think about car shows and the value of an award. The comment read: “I was stunned that a gorgeous 1970 Mercury Cougar there with Flawless paint, custom interior and Engine Cougar was not awarded anything!!! Shameful.” In a typical situation, you may have spent the last four
Buddy Faulk
Is Your Classic Vehicle Grounded?
The electrical ground for your vehicle's negative ground electrical system is the most important connection. Inadequate or improper grounds can cause a variety of electrical problems. Parking, taillight, and brake lights illuminate when a power accessory is turned on. Low voltage or components not functioning. Corrosion, poor terminations, improper wire size, or loose connections can compromise these ground connections. The grounding system of your vehicle connects the neg
Buddy Faulk
Survivor for Over 50 Years
The Rod Shop 1973 Dodge Dart Sport, driven by Bob Riffle, has been a survivor for more than 50 Years. Bob Riffle was a distinguished drag racer who excelled both behind the wheel and under the hood as an engine builder. He was a two-time US Nationals champion and gained recognition for building Pro Stock engines. Bob held the position of Head Engine Builder at Petty Enterprises, contributing to the success of drivers such as Mark Martin and Ted Musgrave at Roush Racing. He al
Buddy Faulk
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Engine Bay, A Sea of Distractions Part One
Most classic cars, especially daily drivers that have been partially restored, have nice paint and interior. However, in the engine bay, it often has some neglected areas or is filled with exaggerated adornments. It’s very easy to get caught up in what I call “Shiny Stuff”. All parts catalogs and websites sell many different chrome and brightly colored accessories. These parts are readily available, mostly affordable, and easy to install. They grab our attention, and over tim
Buddy Faulk
Car Shows, It’s More Than an Award
I recently attended a local car show, and our entire team won an award. With excitement, I made a Facebook post thanking everyone involved and the car club hosting the event. A comment on my post made me think about car shows and the value of an award. The comment read: “I was stunned that a gorgeous 1970 Mercury Cougar there with Flawless paint, custom interior and Engine Cougar was not awarded anything!!! Shameful.” In a typical situation, you may have spent the last four
Buddy Faulk
Is Your Classic Vehicle Grounded?
The electrical ground for your vehicle's negative ground electrical system is the most important connection. Inadequate or improper grounds can cause a variety of electrical problems. Parking, taillight, and brake lights illuminate when a power accessory is turned on. Low voltage or components not functioning. Corrosion, poor terminations, improper wire size, or loose connections can compromise these ground connections. The grounding system of your vehicle connects the neg
Buddy Faulk
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