Having the capability of monitoring what’s going on inside a hot rod or race car is pretty important. Gauges are critical—that’s no secret, but when you start digging you’ll soon discover there are all sorts of gauges available. There are really big differences between various gauges too, and what works for a pro might not
A few weeks ago I was struggling with my old floor jack—I rolled it under my Nova and eventually lifted the car up. A big issue is the handle needs to be pumped a lot to get it to lift. This is a real pain when the jack is rolled deep under the car–for example,
If you’re into canoeing or kayaking, then we don’t have to tell you how much fun it is to be out on the water. On the other hand, lugging your kayak to the shore may be quite lacking in the fun department. Properly transporting a kayak (or canoe) however, is essential for both its protection
Whether you’re into mountain bikes, road bicycles, or beach cruisers, there’s a good chance you’ll want to load it onto your vehicle for some distant adventuring. That can be a lot more complicated than it sounds. To ensure the safe transport of your bike (or bikes), you’ll definitely want to invest in a proper bike
The Blue Oval of Ford Motor Co. is as American as baseball and apple pie. It is synomomous with Detroit steel and the Industrial Revolution. Regardless of your brand preferences, Ford cars and trucks are one of the key pillars of automotive performance, for which our passion unites us all. [NOTE: Does Dad prefer Chevy
It may sound cliché to give Dad a tie for a gift—but if he’s a Chevrolet fan, it’s perfectly acceptable to give him a Bowtie. So if your Father is a die-hard Chevy loyalist, here’s a list of Bowtie-branded gifts he’s bound to love. Chevy Pickup Dealership T-Shirt The perfect complement to a pair of
The Omega symbol is the final letter of the Greek alphabet. It’s commonly used to symbolize something great, or to denote the end of—and the best, or ultimate version of—a significant period of advancement. It’s also been known to symbolize apolcalyptic destruction. The end of all things, leading the way to change and rebirth. Enter
Gift-shopping for Dad is tough—especially if he’s the kind of guy that always wants tools. Because he probably has a million already and you’re left trying to find new ones that he doesn’t own. So, we made this list to help you out. While we can’t guarantee that your Pop doesn’t already have these, we
Every hot rodder and racer needs an engine stand. That’s no secret. There are a lot of choices out there, and prices range from under $100 up into four digits. Given the sheer number of engine stands out there, what should you look for? When it comes to engine stand construction, most are built from
We’re positive everyone reading this is familiar with the wail and rat-at-tat-tat cry of an impact wrench (or six) at automotive and tire shops nationwide. It’s no secret that they’re standard equipment in the toolboxes of mechanics everywhere. And once you’ve had the chance to use impact tools, you’ll know why they are so universally
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