Video: Installing a Bestop Trektop Pro Hybrid Soft Top on a Jeep Wrangler JK
From installation of the brackets, door rails and insert panels, through bolting on windows, snow-load bows and the adjustable soft top components, this instructional video will show you each and every step for correctly installing a Bestop Trektop Pro hybrid soft top for Jeep Wrangler JK. Bill Haberkamp, Bestop’s product manager, will provide an overview
FFR Type 65: Van Kirkendall’s Factory Five 1965 Shelby Daytona Coupe
[portfolio_slideshow id=60112] Van Kirkendall knows the story of the Shelby Daytona very well. He’s familiar with its history and how it was designed by Carroll Shelby to take on Ferrari at LeMans. He knows all about its 1965 FIA World Championship, which made Shelby the first American builder to win on the international racing scene. And yes, he’s well aware that
Mailbag: How to Identify Your GM 10-Bolt Axle
Q: I have a 1964 Chevy II/Nova with a 194 cubic-inch straight-six engine, Powerglide, and a 10-bolt rear-end. I’m trying to identify the 10-bolt rear axle — I want to know if it is a posi or not. There are no ID tags anywhere. Usually only one tire spins, but sometimes both do. Also, I notice a mysterious
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Crate Engine or Junkyard Rebuild for a First-Time Engine Build?
I have a ’72 Ford pickup that I’m slowly upgrading. It was originally a 6-cylinder truck and still has the original automatic I want to build this truck as a fun father- and-son project so I’m looking for suggestions. I’m thinking that a small block wouldn’t be a bad way to go. We don’t need
Fuel Pump Technology: Understanding Different Fuel Pump Designs
Fuel pumps come in a variety of designs. In the most general terms, you can choose between mechanical, belt-drive, and electric (inline and in-tank) pumps. We wrote an earlier post discussing the differences between mechanical and electric fuel pumps and another on how to choose the right size fuel pump in terms of volume and pressure. One
Anger Management: Exploring Options For Adding an Angry Grille to Your Jeep
The face — the iconic and familiar front grille design of Jeep Wrangler JK and TJ models — is a friendly one. But we don’t always want our vehicles to look friendly, and that can be especially true for 4×4 enthusiasts building a mountain-climbing, trail-conquering, off-road hero wagon designed to traverse any terrain. Enter the
2017 Ford GT Outduels Ferrari and McLaren at Testing Track
The 2017 Ford GT will top out at 216 miles-per-hour, produce 647 horsepower, and outperform supercar stalwarts McLaren and Ferrari on a road track, according to new Ford GT performance figures released Wednesday. Calabogie Motorsports Park is located between Canadian cities Ottawa and Toronto, and relatively close to the facility where Ford GTs are assembled.
Interview: Greg Anderson on What’s Next for NHRA Pro Stock in 2017
Anderson and the rest of the Pro Stock class made the switch from carburetion (pictured here) to EFI in 2016. NHRA Pro Stock went through a mighty series of changes prior to last season’s Mello Yello Drag Racing Series run for the championship, and no team weathered the new rules better than Ken Black’s Summit
Video: How to Polish Bolts Without Burning Your Hands (or Burning Too Much Time)
If you’ve ever spent time grinding or polishing a set of fasteners, you know it can be time-consuming and even painful. Without a good grip on the bolts, they can fly out of your hands and the finished bolts can be pretty hot to handle. But if you get too tight a grip on the fasteners
NASCAR, NHRA Announce New Points Systems for 2017
The National Hot Rod Association introduced some notable adjustments to its points systems earlier this month. Never to be outdone, NASCAR made some major changes to its points systems and unveiled some other big changes for 2017. Let’s start with NASCAR. New NASCAR Points System According to Motorsport.com, races in all three NASCAR race series—Monster




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