Month: October

The Real Deal: Dave Plickert’s 1949 Chevy Pickup

Dave Plickert’s garage hides a rare and exquisite treasure. Squeeze past the beautifully resto-modded 1969 Camaro and the factory-fresh 1978 Corvette, slip by the classic Model A street rod, then tiptoe ever-so-carefully around his 1955 Chevy Pro Touring project, and you’ll find it: his tools. With the considerable time and expense that goes into assembling

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Parts Bin: QuickJack Vehicle Lifts

From time to time, OnAllCylinders will provide a peek at some of the newest products and deals that can help get your next project on track for less. Check out what’s in our parts bin this week: Think putting a vehicle lift in your home garage is a pipe dream? Think again, friend. QuickJack Vehicle

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NHRA Cutting Pro Stock Fields to 8 Cars at Several 2018 Races

There will be eight-car Pro Stock fields, instead of the customary 16, at certain NHRA events next year following NHRA’s decision this week to restrict the number of Pro Stock competitors at nine of 24 races scheduled for the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. “As the sanctioning body, NHRA is charged with making

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Junkyard Jewels: 13 Tips for Scrapyard Parts Scrounging

Going to a junkyard is gearhead rite-of-passage. Whether it’s to save money, source rare parts, or repurpose components for a custom build, every experienced wrencher has made at least one trip to a scrapyard. A junkyard is essentially a big field filled with wrecked vehicles that you pay money to remove parts from. Everything on

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2018 Ford Mustang Parts and Vehicle Information

About the 2018 Ford Mustang Wearing an all-new front grille, Ford’s 2018 Mustang is the latest combatant in the muscle car wars. An evolution of the sixth generation design introduced for 2015, the new Mustang boasts refined style and a smattering of options and trim levels. The 2018 model also sports some Mustang firsts, including

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2018 Ford F-150 Parts and Vehicle Information

About 2018 Ford F-150 The Ford F-Series trucks have been the top-selling vehicles in the United States for 35 straight years so no one expected anything except further excellence from the 2018 Ford F-150, which is getting engine upgrades, including a new 3.0L Powerstroke turbodiesel V6 option, and updates to both its front and rear.

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Transmission Fluid 101: Which ATF is Right for Your Vehicle?

Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) is a completely different beast than engine oil or manual transmission gear oil because it does way more than lubricate. (Want to read about gear oil? Check out this post.) Think about it. Automatic transmissions and transaxles are essentially hydraulic systems, complete with valves, check balls, solenoids, and pumps. ATF is

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2018 Jeep Wrangler JL Parts & Vehicle Information

(Updated 2/12/2018) About the 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL Jeep’s new Wrangler walks the delicate balance of being all-new without compromising more than 75 years of tradition. The seven-slot grille, 4×4 drivetrain, body-on-frame design, fold-down windshield, and removable top all remain. The 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL’s legendary off-road capability is enhanced, and Jeep engineers have made

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