Bill Holland Gives Presentation On History Of Auto Racing In Southern California online

By Bruce Braucher
Sep-11-2018
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Veteran motorsports marketer and journalist Bill Holland was invited to give a presentation to the Petersen Automotive Museum “Pit Crew” (docents) on the growth of motorsports in the Southern California area—which is recognized as the birthplace such important venues as drag racing, speed trials and off-road races. From the first recognized automobile race in Los […]

T-Rex TVR chassis story online

By Bruce Braucher
Jul-6-2018
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Project T-Rex has advanced to the mid-point in construction with the completion of the chassis and suspension. A detailed story on this segment of the build can be accessed at https://www.turnology.com/tech-stories/brakes-suspension/project-t-rex-update-new-chassis-and-suspension/. Additional stories will be posted on this and other relevant websites as the build progresses. T-Rex is a 1974 TVR 2500M that is getting […]

ARP® Compiles Product Guide For 5.0L Coyote

In its ongoing quest to improve the performance and reliability of diesel engines, noted fastener manufacturer ARP has developed a rocker pedestal stud kit for the 24-valve Cummins/Dodge engine found in many Ram pickups…

Adjustable Sway Bars From Art Morrison Enterprises

Designed to fine-tune vehicle handling, noted chassis and suspension components manufacturer Art Morrison Enterprises has developed a line of adjustable splined sway bars. They are an available option with new AME chassis and subframes, or can be utilized as a retrofit for existing vehicles…

ARP® Introduces Rocker Pedestal Stud Kit For Dodge/Cummins

By Bruce Braucher
May-23-2018
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In its ongoing quest to improve the performance and reliability of diesel engines, noted fastener manufacturer ARP has developed a rocker pedestal stud kit for the 24-valve Cummins/Dodge engine found in many Ram pickups…

ARP® Expands Selection Of Dimensional Fasteners

By Bruce Braucher
May-22-2018
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Industry-leading high performance fastener manufacturer ARP has added four dozen new part numbers to its already sizeable selection of “bulk” bolts that come in convenient 5-packs. The recent additions expanded the selection of 7/16-20 bolts from as short as 0.500″ to an underhead length of 6.000″…

Significant Expansion For Art Morrison Enterprises

Noted chassis and suspension components manufacturer Art Morrison Enterprises has completed the expansion of its Fife, Washington facility and now occupies some 50,000 square feet under roof. According to AME’s Operations Manager, Craig Morrison, “We were able to acquire a 3-building complex next to our existing facility…

ARP® Expands Lineup Of Harmonic Damper Bolts

By Bruce Braucher
Apr-10-2018
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Noted fastener manufacturer ARP has come to the rescue of performance enthusiasts and racers who have struggled to replace harmonic damper bolts as a result of rounding the heads while turning the engine over by hand—most often when setting valve lash. ARP’s unique damper bolts feature a tall, larger-wrenching 12-point head, which facilitates turning…

Classic Dash Introduces Panels For Toyota FJ40/60 and YJ Jeep

Owners of 1960-81 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruisers, 1981-87 FJ60 and 1987-95 Jeep Wranglers can now upgrade their dashboards with contemporary instrumentation from Classic Dash. The new dual-gauge FJ cluster includes a speedometer, tachometer and graduated oil pressure, water temperature, fuel quantity and voltage meters, with 3-3/8″ and 2-1/16″ diameter individual gauges for Jeeps…

Upgraded Dash Panels For 1981-93 Dodge Trucks

Classic Dash has expanded its lineup to include replacement instrument panels for 1981-93 Dodge Ram pickups, including both gas and diesel models. The new offerings include panels with provisions for 5″ or 3-3/8″ diameter speedometer/ tachometer installations, plus four 2-1/6″ gauges for keeping tabs on oil pressure, water temperature, fuel quantity…

Morrison GT Sport Chassis Now Available For 1955-59 Chevy/GMC

Art Morrison Enterprises has expanded its line of “bolt-on” GT Sport chassis to include the popular 1955-59 Chevy “Task Force” series of pickup trucks and its GMC counterparts. The advanced chassis design, augmented by 3D scanning and CAD technology, is a perfect replacement for the aged factory…

Digital Panels For ’60s Through ’80s Trucks Available!

The increased popularity of digital gauges in classic truck applications has prompted noted dashboard manufacturer Classic Dash to expand its line with offerings for 1964-87 Chevy trucks. They are designed to accommodate the popular RacePak IQ3 and Holley EFI digital clusters designed for both street and competition use…

SnugTop Expands Availabilities Of Innovative GB Sport Topper

Snugtop, the trend-setting manufacturer of truck caps and tonneau covers, has added the popular 2015-2018 Ford F-150 Double Cab pickup with a 5.5′ bed to the roster of vehicles that can be equipped with the firm’s new GB Sport cap…

New Morrison GT Sport Chassis For ’53-56 F100

Noted chassis and suspension components manufacturer Art Morrison Enterprises has turned their focus on the popular 1953-56 Ford pickup and developed one of their highly regarded GT Sport chassis for the most classic of all F100s…

New 2018 Catalog From Art Morrison Enterprises

Art Morrison Enterprises has just released the 2018 edition of its annual Chassis & Suspension Components catalog. The 72-page, full color publication details the company’s wide range of products…

Classic Dash Introduces 28 New Applications In Six Months!

Custom dashboard manufacturer Classic Dash has introduced no less than 28 new models in the past six months. Long known for adapting aftermarket gauge packages to muscle cars and classic trucks, Classic Dash has come to embrace digital instrumentation and expand into off-road and competition applications as well…

New 2018 Catalog From Manley Performance

By Bruce Braucher
Dec-22-2017
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A multitude of new products and applications has been added to the 2018 catalog just published by noted internal engine components manufacturer Manley Performance. The publication has increased in size to 180 pages, even though products for Sport Compacts now reside in a stand-alone catalog…

Manley Performance Debuts 2018 Sport Compact Catalog

By Bruce Braucher
Dec-22-2017
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Noted internal engine components manufacturer Manley Performance has become a favorite of tuners the world over thanks to an ever-expanding line of premium grade products for Sport Compact applications. With the company now making parts for a dozen import marques, plus familiar U.S. brands, a new catalog was created specifically for the Sport Compact high performance engine components market…

Instrument Panels For 1981-93 Dodge Trucks By Classic Dash

A practical upgrade for the First Generation Ram is now available in the form of bolt-in replacement instrument panels from Classic Dash.

The rugged UV-resistant ABS composite panels are available in matte black, bushed aluminum and carbon fiber finish—attractive alternatives to the factory faux wood…

Toyota FJ40 & FJ60 Land Cruiser Panels From Classic Dash

Owners of 1960-81 Toyota FJ40 and 1981-87 FJ60 Land Cruisers can easily upgrade their vehicles with instrument panels from industry leader Classic Dash. They are made from durable, UV-resistant ABS composite material that comes in black matte, brushed aluminum and carbon fiber finishes…

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