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The article explores the changing dynamics in hot rod building, highlighting a transition from hands-on fabrication towards the utilization of aftermarket parts and component mixing. It discusses potential influences such as the aging demographic of enthusiasts, evolving car styles, and the accessibility of ready-made solutions from the industry. It underscores the enduring joy of car customization amid shifting trends.

The article features the 1963 Corvette Sting Ray automobile from Chevrolet owned by physician Ron Brown. Topics discussed include an overview of 1963 Corvette Sting Ray, its upholstery, parts and specifications, its performance, its maintenance and restoration, and its automotive upgrade and customization.

The article focuses the different custom trucks and cars that were featured in the 2018 Specialty Equipment Market Associaiton (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event was attended by owners of the entries, designers and builders of the customized vehicles. It also mentions the different vehicle parts, display equipments and accessories that were presented in the show.

The article offers information on the customization of 1981 Malibu and 1980 Camaro automobiles by Mo and Zach Meyers, father and son, at their garage in Moro, Illinois. It mentions several automobile parts installed by the Meyers in their cars including a Dragon Slayer crank, a JAZ fuel cell with Barry Grant Fuel Systems BG400 inline fuel pump, and GM 292 turbo heads.

The article offers information on the customization of a 1967 Ford Fairlane GTA by Vicki and Larry Rahmer in their shop in Norristown, Pennsylvania. It mentions several automobile parts they installed at the automobile including a race-prepped 427 side-oiler, a Robert Pond Motorsports Ford 427 FE-style aluminum block, and a billet Crower stroker crank.

The article offers the author's insights regarding their customization of a Car Craft 1978 Malibu automobile which is part of their CC/Malibu G-body project. The author discusses the installation of a Terminator Stealth EFI kit which feature a reliable electronic fuel injection (EFI) tuning from Holley Performance Products.

The article offers the authors' insight regarding their customization of a Chrysler 300C SRT8 automobile. Authors mentioned their installation of an Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger Kit with a 50-state-legal tune at the secondhand automobile to add 135 HP to the car. Authors highlight step-by-step instructiions on how they install the kit along with tips for the installation.

The article discusses a white 2010 Chevrolet Camaro, referred to as The Fridge, owned by the Bagshaw Hot Rod Fabrication shops in Mooresville, North Carolina. Topics include shop owner Scott Bagshaw's decision to update the vehicle's rear suspension and rear end with components that come on Chevrolet's COPO Camaro race car, while keeping a street car aesthetic complete with a full interior and back seat.

The article offers information on customization of the Mazda RX-7 sports car owned by Sam Morris and Sabrina Goode. Topics discussed include installation of 408 LQ9 Budget Engine the DevilsOwn direct port methanol injection; use of Exedy triple disc carbon clutch and the Bergmeister wheels. It further mentions installation of Tecnocraft carbon-fiber seats in the car.

The article offers information on customization of the Honda S2000 car owned by Isaac Koduah from Virginia. Topics discussed include installtion of Garrett GTX3076R turbocharger and PTUNING billet aluminum motor mount assembly; use of Rolloface 345mm big brake kit; and fitting of the Volk Racing TE37SL wheels in Pressed Graphite.

The article focuses on the aspects of how Chevrolet Performance provide high-performance crate engines which prevent bad casting, missing parts and poor performance. Topics discussed include the availability of high-performance crate engines for classic car building projects, how the company do its production through its commitment on the system of check and balance, and the various products and services it offered for Chevrolet car-building project.

The article offers information on Lokar Performance Products, a company which provides accessories for custom classic lowriders. Topics discussed include several types of products it offered which include dipsticks, gas and brake pedals, and shifters, the company's focus on product, process, and the people, and the aspects of the company's facility which featured organized custom accessories.

The article features the Panter family of Idaho and their customized 1992 Honda Acura NSX car model. Also cited are the members of the Panter family, namely, husband-and-wife Kevin and Stephanie and their son Rhett, as well as the featured components of the car including a Stage 1 3.0L block, Garrett GT28RS twin-turbo system, and FlexFuel system from ScienceofSpeed, and an OS Giken SuperLock differential.

The article discusses the features of the racing automobile 2013 Mustang GT, built by the car enthusiast Eric Rockwell. It talks about topics including the making of the car by assembling used parts, modifications made in order to gain speed and specifications of its engine parts. Photographs of the car including its outer look, cockpit and the wheels are also presented.

The authors present a step by step guide to the increase performance and torque of the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon pick-up trucks by using products including Magnaflow exhaust, AIRAID cold air intake and Hypertech computer programmer.

The article focuses on customization of several cars including 1970 Chevelle. Topics discussed include how David Harter got the block, crank, and 7/16 dimple rods machined and replaced the pistons; removed the harness for the taillights; how he changed the Chevelle's side-marker lights from the original ones, with a small socket port instead of full lens illumination and finally bought David bought the car to its restored condition.

The article offers information on '64 Volvo Amazon which is repowered with a Cummins R2.8L turbodiesel crate engine and Tremec six-speed and has AC, cruise control, and a tilting steering column, while getting an average 40 mpg. Topics discussed include the car is owned by Marc Terrien; car features Mild ECM tune, integrated cruise control, Internal pump and RCI cell. Volvo offers Tremec TR6060 six-speed manual transmission ans synthetic lubricants.

The article offers information on the modification of the VL Calais automobile by owner Jim Whitehurst where he installed a twin-turbo 427ci LS package engine to the car allowing the automobile to run a seven-second pass. It mentions insight from Whitehurst about the benefits provided by the package to his car along with his installation of the automobile part.

The article focuses on Currie Enterprises and the company's expertise in providing reinforced and extended suspension components which are applicable for air and hydraulic suspension in lowiders. Topics include the aspects on how its products such as Johnny Joint fits and works with the suspension projects, the benefits of the joint on providing smooth suspension movement, and the utilization of urethane bushings from Energy Suspension.

The article offers information several guides for repairing a rocker panel torque box in a 1971 Barracida convertible automobile which handles the car's suspension and powertrain loads. It presents a step-by-step instruction for repairing the parts along with companies that the materials for the repair could be found such as Auto Metal Direct and Muscle Car Restorations.

The article presents the restoration and customization project of a 1950 Ford custom sedan by Ford Motor Company. The remodeling project involved several automobile equipments from automobile equipment companies including tie rod assembly products by Fatman Fabrications, dropped steering arms also by Fatman Fabrications, and PN EC-721FCK Shoebox kit by Engineered Components (ECI).

The article discusses the various uses of several products for custom-made vehicles. Topics covered include how the Motorsport Connections' DJ Safety Cold Fire systems were installed into an FX Holden gasser, the non-toxic and non-corrosive liquid used in Cold Fire's extinguishers, and the use of alloy hard lines or Teflon-lined stainless-steel braided lines.

The article discusses the restoration and remodelling of the 67 Chevelle hardtop automobile. Topics include the story behind why the restoration project was undertaken, the parts that were used in the restoration and fitting including the engine, the soft black vinyl theme for the seats and the bumpers, and the blue exterior finishing of the car.

The article discusses the remodelling of a 69 Camaro vintage muscle car. Topics include how the remodelled car was presented as a birthday present to the owner by her husband, the resurrection process wherein parts of the car where sourced and fitted including the steering wheel, shocks and fenders, and the coat of blue colour that went on the car for the finishing touch.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for customizing '59 Chevy Apache pickup truck using several equipments from Auto Meter, and AccuAir Suspension.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for installing the steel replacement trunk floor made of high quality original gauge steel from Real Deal Steel.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for the upgrade of S&B Filters intake kit and installation of the Dynomax Ultra Flo cat-back system.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for the installation of new bumpers and the addition of projector headlights to a 2010 GMC Sierra truck.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for the installation of a simple leveling kit from Crown Suspension and a set of 20X9 Black Rhino Sierra wheels to a 2015 Tahoe.

The article discusses the modifications made to the 2011 GT/California Special Mustang automobile from Ford Motor Co., owned by Jack Haden from Moore, Oklahoma. Topics discussed include the Hellion Power Systems single-turbo system installed in the automobile, interior parts installed such as satellite radio and heated seats, and contributions provided by Sweens Performance Machining in Pocola, Oklahoma.

The article features the customized 1961 Chevrolet Impala car owned by Todd Hann as of June 2014. It claims that the car's chassis was supplied by Art Morrison Enterprises. Among the other parts installed in the car are a rust-free Arizona front clip, a Comp Cams roller valvetrain, and a pair of Holley 750-cubic feet per minute (cfm) carburetor.

The article discusses how carpenter Mike Brown of the Ohio Boys racing team built one of the most intimidating Trans Ams in the world. He found and bought a '98 Trans Am roller and a master plan was put in motion to build an unconquerable quarter-mile Poncho. The Ohio Boys designed and installed a custom twin-turbo system built with 88mm Barrett turbos and waste gates and Tial blow off valves to help fire the Firebird at the quarter-mile target in 6.99 seconds.

The article discusses the redesigning of the '69 GTO which include the addition of a new chrome-trimmed egg-crate grille design in the same Endura bumper cavity. New upholstery patterns and a new dash design featuring a textured plastic insert in the gauge duster matching the grain of the dash were used. It notes how The Judge turned into a dragstrip stormer with a host of drag-oriented modifications but still very streetable.

The article describes a '63 Falcon Sprint car which was modified by car enthusiast David Cannon. Rob Wells of FordSpeed Racing in Florida managed the car's engine tuning. Details of modifications done on the car are presented, including the use of cast steel crankshaft in the engine, transmission, suspension, interior, brakes, exterior, tires and wheels.

The article observes that the electrical system of a car is oftentimes the least considered aspect of a car rebuilding project, as well as suggests that it is well worth the effort of putting some extra thought into it. It discusses the basics of how the car battery works and how it is charged. It also explores the basic mathematics for determining the correct alternator, as well as discusses sealed batteries or valve regulated lead acid (VRLA) batteries.

The article evaluates products related to automobile modification including the Duralumin lug nuts from Rays Engineering, the Ziex Ze-914 Ecorun tires from Falken, and the seats from Sparco Fighters.

The article looks at the customized sound system in Matt Love's 1956 Ford automobile. He opted to use Custom Autosound's model USA 630 system featuring original equipment manufacturer (OEM)-style push-buttons for classic look, an AM/FM receiver and a Universal Serial Bus (USB) input on the back of the radio with a 14-inch extension. An overview on installing the Custom Autosound system is provided.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for installing a custom-made exhaust system to a Mustang coupe.

The article focuses on vWrapz located in Vaughan, Ontario which is known for customizing digitally printed wraps on vehicles including sport utility vehicles (SUVs), cars, and buses. It says that vWrapz developed expertise in customizing personal-vehicle wraps through the use of wide range of metallic, matte, and brushed-steel films. It adds that vWrapz installs commercial wrap to various clients such as Ontario New Democratic Party (NDP) and Crate and Barrel in Toronto and Vancouver.

The article evaluates several car products used in modifying a '07 Audi A3 including the cat-back exhaust from Euro Sport Accessories, the air charge pipe from Neuspeed, and the stage one software from Revo Technick.

The article offers information on the 7 inch High Clearance Tundra Lift from BDS Suspension.

The article presents the customized 2005 Dodge Ram 3500 owned by Rob Lewis. The Ram was modified using various components including BD Diesel Super B twin turbos, PPE Dual Fueler kit, and Mads Electronic Smarty programmer. Lewis has plans to install more parts on the truck including future including the Air Locker for the AAM 11.5-inch axle, a back winch bumper and BD Diesel R700 twin turbos.

The article describes the installation of a C&L cold-air intake and Stainless Works (SW) headers and exhaust system on an '11 Mustang 5.0L GT. Anthony Grosser at SW describes the specifics of the exhaust system, while Lee Bender of C&L Performance explains explains his design of a new cold-air intake which features increased flow over the stock piece. The author notes how these modifications result in horsepower (hp) gain and better value.

The article features the 1979 Jeep CJ-74 of Bob Beck, known as the "Camel Man" who portrayed a rugged and adventurous outdoorsman. The old jeep's new parts and accessories were purchased from different suppliers including Quadratec and Gen-Right. Photos of the new parts and accessories are also presented.

The article evaluates the 1991 Jeep Wrangler YJ owned by Ron "Dawg" Barr of Logan, Utah.