On Oct. 1, 1908, the first Ford Model T was sold to the public. The rest, as they say, is history. But while the Model T ushered in several innovations, Henry Ford’s iconic motorcar would eventually mark the end of an era—the “Brass Era” to be exact. Most historic car aficionados agree that the automobile’s
Returnless fuel systems are becoming more common in new vehicles. As we learned in a recent Jeff Smith Ask Away! column, the increased use is due in part to tightening federal environmental regulations. Does that mean a returnless system is better for your engine than an earlier, return-style setup? It’s an important question to answer, especially
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
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
To commemorate the grand opening of the new Summit Racing retail store in Arlington, TX, NHRA driver Dan Wilkerson’s Funny Car will feature a unique graphics scheme during the upcoming AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals. The new livery will only be used for this event and will be retired upon it’s completion. A replica of the
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: Got a smartphone? Then, with AutoMeter’s DashLink system, you’ve got a powerful vehicle diagnostic system, gauge package, and
Junkyard-sourcing a specific LS engine? If you’ve already got the LS or LS-based Vortec engine picked out for your project, this guide will tell you which vehicles came from the factory with it. It’s also a handy resource to have should you need to grab a specialized bracket or engine-specific parts from that same car,
You get a two-fer this week, as we’re featuring a pair of tough-looking T-buckets. If you didn’t already know, the iconic T-bucket hot rod gets its name from Henry Ford’s Model T. The FoMoCo cranked out millions of Model Ts through nearly two decades of production. That meant there were plenty of scrapped Ts lying
Got a classic 1920s to 1950s-era vehicle? Then you probably know a thing or two about blind spots. Stylish as they are, vintage cars and trucks aren’t known to have excellent visibility from the driver’s seat. The fix (if you can call it that) had been to graft on clunky late-model side mirrors. That method
“Holy Schnikes!” The entire staff at OnAllCylinders erupted in that famous line from 1995’s seminal film “Tommy Boy” when today’s Lot Shot rolled onto our pavement. For those unfamiliar with the cinematic masterpiece, the movie stars Chris Farley, David Spade, and a 1967 Plymouth GTX. Unlike the Tommy Boy GTX however, this one is in
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