Voltage Drop PreventionDennis Overholser  Painless Performance       After attending the recent NSRA Street Rod Nationals, I came home with several concerns about the electrical systems in Rods that are being built today but more so of Rods that have been built for several years. Electrical systems and add on accessories are changing so rapidly… Continue reading Voltmeters/ Ammeters: Voltage Drop Prevention Article by Dennis Overholser

Changing from 6 Volt to 12 Volt SystemArticle from  Ron Francis Wiring BULBS     All bulbs must be changed to 12 volt. RON FRANCIS WIRING has bulbs available in higher candlepower  for brighter and safer illumination. We carry most applications for exterior lights. This includes SUPER BRITE HEADLIGHT BULBS for vehicles older than 1940.  6 VOLT GAUGESIf… Continue reading Changing from 6 Volt to 12 Volt System: Article from Ron Francis Wiring

Power Door Lock “How-to”  by  Juliano’s The power door lock kit comes with all the hardware you’ll need to make the installation quick and very simple. This particular installation was done on a 1951 Ford wagon. We used this model to give you a better view of the installation. It is not necessary to dismantle… Continue reading Power Door Lock “How-to” by Juliano’s

Radio Frequency Interference:   Article by MSD Ignition Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) can range from an annoying buzz through your stereo speakers to affecting the rev limiting action of your ignition. The worst part of all of this is the fact that you can’t see the problem! This makes it even more frustrating but there are… Continue reading Radio Frequency Interference: Article by MSD Ignition

Installation of a Painless Performance Wiring Harness in 1939 Ford39 Resto Wiring  by Dennis Overholser,  Painless Performance Popularity of old school rods is becoming more prevalent with each passing day. The older the owners become, the more they want it as it was in their youth. Bob Burks, of Ft. Worth, is no different. When… Continue reading Painless Performance Harness Installation in ’39 Ford

Fast Times Rods Cliff Mickool and his awesome 1200hp blown Willys coupe took best in class at the Grand National Roadster Show in Pomona last year! Take a look at Cliff Mickool’s awesome 1200hp blown Willys coupe with a Gear Vendors Overdrive installed by Fast Times Rods. Cliff purchased his roller from Fast Times in… Continue reading Fast Times Rods The Largest Street Rod Chassis Manufacturer in New York State

Replacing glass in a car or truck is one of those tasks usually contracted out to a professional.  Most of the glass is flat glass, especially in early model hot rods.  Cutting and fitting it would seem like a simple process but using the right type, thickness and executing the cuts accurately can end up… Continue reading installing Auto Glass General Overview: Article by Jim Clark

CUTTING GLASS WITH A WATER JET Story & Photos By Jim Clark (The Hot Rod MD) Replacement flat glass for hot rod and custom vehicles has been produced by hand-fabrication for many years.  The process of handcrafting it is very labor intensive and the results dependent on the skills of the individual doing the work.… Continue reading Cutting Glass with a Water Jet: Article and photos by Jim Clark (The Hot Rod MD)

Cutting Flat Glass:   This is a demonstration of flat glass cutting done by a professional shop, it is not a “how to” article, as this is something that cannot usually be done by a novice. Cutting Flat Glass:  Safety glass is comprised of two identical layers bonded together with a laminate in the center.  To cut it… Continue reading Cutting Flat Glass

INSTALLING  THE GLASS Proper installation of the glass into the windshield, rear window and side window frames requires the use of a variety of setting tape sizes and techniques.  Shown here by Sanders Reproduction Glass is the installation of glass in a vent window and the trick to installing the rubber seal at the bottom… Continue reading Glass Installation Final Steps