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10:14High performance classic car enthusiasts know the pitfall of having an engine with a lopey idle and makes lots of power also means there is a lack of engine vacuum. This is caused by the narrow lobe separation on the camshaft. While low vacuum pressure alone is not an overwhelming concern, it does make operation…
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7:13At the heart of the Muscle Car Era, cars looked as loud as they sounded. This was by design, so they’d stand out on the street or the racetrack. The 1969 SC Rambler is no exception, and although it was the last year for the rambler model before transitioning to AMC, they went out with…
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14:31Nothing can be more frustrating than a leaky trunk seal. Often the culprit is an old, hard and damaged seal. Mark Simpson and Ross Kiehl show trunk seal replacement by removing the trunk seal from our project 1968 Chevelle, and then go through the process of cleaning out the seal channel, removing rust in the…
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7:59Comedian and television host Jay Leno gives Dennis Gage a glimpse inside at his acclaimed collection of classic cars. Dennis gets a close-up look at one of America’s oldest vehicle nameplates still in production, the Autocar. Jay proudly shows his 1916 Autocar coal truck that despite its 18 horsepower engine and hard rubber tires could…
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19:48It often seems as though more can go wrong with your car when sitting still than when it’s in motion. Taking a few steps to properly store your classic will help ensure your car is ready for spring when you are. Mark Simpson goes through the each of the items you should maintain before putting…
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5:44Dennis Gage continues to explore just a fraction of the 12,000 cars in attendance at the Minnesota Street Rod Associations, Back to the Fifties car show. Dennis takes a moment to admire Ronald Barclay’s 1958 Pontiac Bonneville, a recreation of the car he had as a youth. This Bonneville is a real show stopper and…
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4:10Adding modern sound to classic cars used to involve cutting up pristine factory dashboards to get everything to fit. But thanks to manufacturers like Custom AutoSound upgrades have become a lot easier. Dennis Gage is joined by Ryan McDonald of Custom Autosound as they discuss the many audio solutions including hidden audio systems that can…
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7:57Southern California plays host to many notable personalities in the custom car culture. Dennis Gage pays a visit to Von Hot Rod an acclaimed pinstriper and hot rod artist. But more than just pinstriping “Hot Rod” also owned a Southern California Hot Rod Shop named Hot Rod’s Hangout. Dennis gets an insider tour of Von…
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3:47Weak rear control arms are a common problem for GM A-Body cars (Chevelle, GTO, Cutlass, Gran Sport). This problem is especially noticeable on high horsepower cars. For years the backyard garage solution was to add boxing plates welded to the open channel in the control arm, but times change and aftermarket control arms offer both…
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