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Chevy Crate Engine In the late ‘60s, Chevrolet decided to equip its Corvette with a race-bred 427 big block, creating RPO code L88. Though the… Continue reading

Compiled by Staff . October 26, 2022

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WHEELS IN MOTION

AXC Open House I’ve been touting the fine points of the Alex Xydias Center for Automotive Arts (AXC) for five years. In that time we’ve… Continue reading

PETE CHAPOURIS . October 25, 2022

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BRAKING IT DOWN

If You Want to Go Fast, It’s Essential to Have Serious Stopping Power Everybody loves to go fast. But the faster you go, the more… Continue reading

Jason Fogelson . October 25, 2022

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GUMBALL 3000

As a kid I was totally enthralled with the movie, The Cannonball Run, starring Burt Reynolds, Roger Moore, Farrah Fawcett, Dom DeLuise, Dean Martin and… Continue reading

REINALDO ROBINSON . October 25, 2022

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FALLBROOK VINTAGE CAR SHOW

The Fallbrook Vintage Car Club presented its 50th annual Vintage Car Show on the grass at beautiful Pala Mesa Resort. Fallbrook is a comfortable rural… Continue reading

Roger Rohrdanz . October 25, 2022

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HUNTINGTON BEACHCRUISER MEET

The Surf City weather was a little brisk for the 15th Annual Huntington Beachcruiser Meet, but by 11 o’clock the sun was out and temperatures… Continue reading

Roger Rohrdanz . October 25, 2022

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Icon’s All-Electric 1949 Merc'

Icon’s All-Electric 1949 Jonathan Ward and his Los Angeles-based company Icon need no introduction. Appreciated by design masters and fanatics as well as Hollywood stars… Continue reading

John Mata Jr. . October 25, 2022

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THE FRIENDS OF STEVE MCQUEEN CAR & MOTORCYCLE SHOW

The Friends of Steve McQueen Car & Motorcycle Show has become one of Southern California’s finest automotive gatherings. Part of the reason for that is… Continue reading

Roger Rohrdanz . October 25, 2022

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JUST HANDLE IT

Getting the Most from Your Classic Muscle Car’s Suspension The factory crate-motor phenomenon has swept our industry at warp speed. With mega horsepower being just… Continue reading

JOHN HOTCHKIS JR. . October 25, 2022

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NEW PRODUCTS

Quick connect Performance Automatic’s “Quik Connect Program” is a comprehensive program that contains easy to follow instructional video and personalized technical assistance for various products… Continue reading

Compiled by Staff . October 25, 2022

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DESIGNING ELECTRIC COOLING FANS

A well-designed electric radiator cooling fan is critical to prevent engine overheating in a variety of demanding driving conditions.  The heat generated in stop-and-go-driving, or… Continue reading

CJ Clayton . October 25, 2022

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WHEELS IN MOTION

SO-CAL’s 19th Open House I usually start the column with “I can’t believe it’s been 19 years etc.”, but in all sincerity I really can’t… Continue reading

PETE CHAPOURIS . October 25, 2022

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MORE THAN A MUSTANG

Brad Selland Takes His Ride to Another Level For some people, good isn’t good enough. Brad Selland really liked his 1967 Mustang, but he wanted… Continue reading

Dan Burrill . October 25, 2022

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SUMMER PRODUCT SHOWCASE

Replace, Restore, Build—your Project Starts here. Summer’s almost over, so when you’re done showing off your ride it’ll be time to take stock and consider… Continue reading

Drive Staff . October 24, 2022

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WOODIES ON THE BEACH

Casual fans may not realize how rare Woodies are. For instance, Ford produced less than 1700 total. And the last production Woodie was the ’53… Continue reading

Roger Rohrdanz . October 24, 2022

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WINFIELD FOR THE WIN!

It’s not every day you meet an 88 year-old—especially one with a storied past, and who has more going on than most adults that are… Continue reading

KEVIN WILLIAMS . October 24, 2022

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THE GOOD GUYS ROLL INTO TOWN... GOODGUYS DEL MAR NATIONALS

The 15th Annual Show! The Goodguys Del Mar Nationals, presented by Meguiar’s, started early on a Friday at the scenic Del Mar Fairgrounds. Known in… Continue reading

Roger Rohrdanz . October 24, 2022

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WHEELS IN MOTION

The Hot Rod Balancing Act I’ve been building hot rods all my life—I should be able to say “adult life” but at 72 I’m not… Continue reading

PETE CHAPOURIS . October 24, 2022

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ROADSTER REWARD

Noted Builder Roger Brinkley Finally Makes a Special for Himself Roger Brinkley, owner of Brinkley Manufacturing, has been building hot rods for customers for a… Continue reading

Dan Burrill . October 24, 2022

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SUMMER PRODUCT SHOWCASE

Replace, Restore, Build—your Project Starts here. This is our second annual SPS where we take a look at some cool products that will perhaps inspire… Continue reading

Drive Staff . October 24, 2022

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