The GM A-Body platform is one of the most widely used designs to ever come out of Detroit. Used across Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick, and Oldsmobile there were so many built in so many different variations that the availability of parts makes them a very popular choice for a custom build. With various trim levels and…
Transmissions and the fluids they use have come a long way over the last 50 years. One of the most misunderstood uses of fluid today is ATF in a manual gearbox. There are a lot of old school hot rodders that can’t wrap their head around why you would use an automatic transmission fluid in…
As long as there are pick up trucks on the road, there will be people turning them into hot rods. I can remember back in the 90’s when the “sport truck” scene was getting off the ground and you were seeing a new kind of enthusiast emerge. During that time, a sport truck was more…
Photography by Johnson’s Hot Rod SHop SPECS Builder: Johnson’s Hot Rod Shop Transmission: Bowler 5 Speed Clutch: Spec Rear End: Quickchange Fluids: Royal Purple Engine: Ford Y Block Induction: Borla Radiator: Walker Exhaust: Borla Suspension: Ridetech Brakes: Johnson’s Hot Rod Shop Paint: PPG…
SPECS Builder: JH Restorations Transmission: Bowler Tremec TKO 600 5 Speed Engine: 6.0L LS Radiator: Dewitts Direct Fit Exhaust: MagnaFlow Suspension: Detroit Speed Inc. Brakes: Wildwood 13 Wheels: Budnik Shrike Tires: Toyo Tires Bodywork: JH Restorations Paint: Custom Mixed Seats: Relicate Custom Leather This beautiful red 1965 Oldsmobile Cutlass by JH Restorations was recently on…
Photography by Tim Peeler SPECS Builder: Classic Car Studio Transmission: Bowler-Tremec TKO 500 5-speed Clutch: Centerforce Rear End: Ford 9-Inch Engine: Ford Racing Boss 302 Horsepower: 345 hp Induction: Ford Racing intake Exhaust: Custom CCS Stainless Steel Exhaust w/ MagnaFlow mufflers Ignition: MSD Chassis: TCI Brakes: Wilwood Wheels: Hot Rods by Boyd Wheels Tires: Pirelli…
The transmission crossmember is probably one of the most often overlooked component to a transmission swap. The transmission, itself, takes all the glory while the supporting components are left to the bottom of the credits list. It should be noted that the transmission crossmember does perform a significant function in the overall performance of the…
The Tremec TKO 5-speed is the transmission that started a revolution in manual overdrive conversions. It is one of the most versatile 5-speed transmissions in the market today, as well as one of the strongest. With an impressive 600 lbs./ft. torque capacity it can survive years of abuse and outlast multiple sets of rear tires….
If you’ve ever tried to find a “universal fit” part for your hot rod, we understand your pain. When we decided to build a hydraulic master cylinder kit that provided a universal fit to cover a wide range of applications, we knew we had to get it right. Our goal was to design a kit…
