What Wheel To Choose: The selection should be determined by function. Rim diameter and rim width are dictated by the load to be carried and clearance for the brake assemblies and suspension. Anything larger is chosen for the sake of style. The current styling trend toward oversized wheels comes with a number of adverse side effects.… Continue reading Wheel Selection / Backspace and Offset

What: Tires are categorized by their type of construction. The two main types are: bias ply and radial ply. They both share the same basic construction characteristics except for the orientation of the cord in the sidewall. The bias ply tire has the cords for the sidewall running from bead to bead on about a 45-degree… Continue reading Tire Basics and Selection

How to Measure for a Drive Shaftby Inland Empire Driveline Service Many people wonder how it is possible for a company to build a drive shaft that fits a car they can’t see. Inland Empire Drive Line Service has been doing this for more than twenty years and knows how to get it right the… Continue reading Measuring for a New Driveshaft by Inland Empire Driveline Service

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There are a number of high quality shifter kits offered for the wide variety of transmissions used when building a modern hot rod. They mount on top of, to the side of or at the rear of the transmission. One of these locations usually will place the shifter in the desired location in the vehicle.… Continue reading Installing a Hybrid Shifter Story & Photos By Jim Clark (The Hot Rod MD)

What: Temperature control systems in a modern car or truck can be quite elaborate, having components that cycle between heating and cooling in response to the settings input via the system controls. Both heating and cooling are accomplished by blowing air across or through a finned smaller version of the typical car radiator. How: Most… Continue reading Air Conditioning and Heating Basics by Jim Clark

Functions of the AC System Components  At Vintage Air, we consider technical assistance a big part of the service that we provide to our customers before, during, and after the sale. The most important thing to remember when selecting or working on an air conditioning system is that it’s a system. The components must be… Continue reading Air Conditioning System Overview provded by Vintage Air

The following guide will help the installer determine if a problem exists in the system that would cause a malfunction. If you are experiencing problems in the physical operation of the unit (blower speeds, door operation, etc.) we encourage you to refer to the wiring diagram located in the instruction manual. Using a continuity or… Continue reading Air Conditioning Trouble Shooting FAQ’s from Vintage Air

If your car is as drafty as a wiffle ball, you can blow as much hot air into it as you want, but it will always feel cold. The same goes for your A/C system. Rick Love (of Vintage Air) will be the first to tell you how important it is to properly seal and… Continue reading Keeping the Heat Inside Your Car . a little tip from the folks at Welder Series

Paint Basics What: At one time everyone has painted something. Around the home it usually is done with a brush or roller. Some larger jobs are done with a spray gun. Small jobs can be done with spray cans. None of these experiences prepare us for the complex job of painting a car. This task is… Continue reading Paint Products Overview by Jim Clark, The Hot Rod M.D.