Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions  Q: What are hedders?A: Hedders are specially designed tubular manifolds which replace the inefficient heavy factory cast iron manifolds Q: What do Hedman Hedders do?A: Hedman Hedders increase performance and economy by improving the efficiency of a car’s engine. They accomplish this by removing the exhaust gases faster and… Continue reading Hedman hedders Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions

Gear Vendors Under/Overdrive If you study the performance curves below you will see two major benefits of GearSplitting. As an example we’ll use the TH400 or 4L80E trans chart with a Vortec 7.4 (454). Gears are multipliers of torque so at 3,000 rpm in 2nd-over the torque multiplier is 4.73 where without the GEAR VENDORS you would… Continue reading GEAR VENDORS UNDER/OVERDRIVE GM/CHEVROLET HORSEPOWER AND TORQUE CURVES

Fatman Fabrication All of these kits are available in staged Hub-to-Hub Kits SEE HERE  We list here the basic kits, less all bolt on suspension parts. These are great for the guy who would rather gather his own parts, or just needs to spread the purchase out over time. We’ll discuss the hub to hub… Continue reading Fatman Fabrications MII Kits

Molded UV resistant ABS instrument panel with a Carbon FiberFinish will replace the stock gauge panel exactly. This panel comes with Auto Meter Gauges. Speedo sending unit must be purchased separately. These clusters arecomplete with oil and tempsending units, 3-3/8″ 160 MPH Speedo, 3-3/8″ Tachometer 2-1/16″Oil Pressure, 2-1/16″ Water Temp, 2-1/16″ FuelLevel and 2-1/16″ Volt… Continue reading Classic Dash 1970-76 Duster Carbon Fiber 6 Gauge Panel with Auto Meter Gauges

Visualize Your Vehicle’s Bed Wood  Not sure which type of Bed Wood liner system would work best for your vehicle? Our Bed Wood Visualizer is the perfect tool designed to help you customize your vehicle’s Bed Wood based on your paint color. See which types of wood species gives your vehicle what you’re looking for.… Continue reading Bed Wood Visualizer

BASF Paint News Green, bronze, brown go beyond the silver trend; ‘naturally cultivated’ berry and copper tones ahead  SOUTHFIELD, MI, — Designers from BASF Automotive Coatings have announced the results of its latest automotive color trend report. In the report, BASF color experts from North America, South America, Europe and Asia provide a forecast of… Continue reading BASF Refinish Automotive Color Trend Report 2012

Petersen Automotive Museum to ShowcaseIconic Cars & Corvette LegendsDuring CORVETTE’S 60TH ANNIVERSARY Celebration  (LOS ANGELES, October 25, 2012) To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Chevrolet Corvette “America’s Sports Car”, the Petersen Automotive Museum is hosting two days of entertaining events and educational exhibits. On March 1&2, 2013, the Petersen will be filled with fabulous… Continue reading Petersen Museum to Showcase Iconic Corvettes During 60th Anniversary Corvette Celebration

Dear Policyholder: Where did classic car lovers from across the country decide to send the American Detours film crew? Last week’s votes have been tallied, and the winning road for Round One is� Route 39 through the Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia. We can’t wait to drive 100 miles of wicked curves and beautiful… Continue reading American Collectors Insurance – There's still time to help steer our new online TV show

The automotive aftermarket’s most storied brand gives collectors a chance to own history with numbered copies of the book that documents 50+ years of Hurst.     Santa Rosa, Calif. (Oct. 2012) – The name has been on the side of an Indy pace car and some of the most potent muscle cars to ever… Continue reading HURST RELEASES 500 LIMITED EDITION LEATHER-BOUND 'HURST EQUIPPED' BOOK

Dave McClelland Named 2013 Robert E. PetersenLifetime Achievement Award Recipient  (INDIANAPOLIS, October 25, 2012) The Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show (www.hotrodshow.com) and The Petersen Automotive Museum are excited to announce that Dave McClelland, the legendary “Voice of the NHRA,” will receive the Robert E. Petersen Lifetime Achievement Award on Friday, March 15 at the Grand… Continue reading Dave McClelland Named 2013 Robert E. Petersen Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient