Small Block Chevrolet Engine Identification
No doubt about it the small block Chevrolet engine has been the powerplant of choice for many a Hot Rod and Custom over the years due to their being plentiful and go-faster parts fairly easy to obtain compared to the small block ford.
Brake Systems Explained
 
The modern automotive brake system has been refined for over 100 years and has become extremely dependable and efficient.
Mad Fabricators Society - Volume 5.5
 
Follow the journey of Mad Fabricators creator Piero De Luca as he and his super talented friends create one of the most period correct sixties show cars to hit the pavement. It all started off with a rusty Model A Coupe body in Texas with chickens living in it and after two years of discipline,emotional ups and downs and the ultimate joy of the first drive the car gets its big break as Cover and Feature of Rod and Custom magazine Some Mad Fabricators alumni join the build like Bob Bleed and Johnny Cola from Aceholes, Donnie Baird from Imperial Customs and making there first appearances in Mad Fabricators, Luke Di-Cuircio of Di-Cuircios Hot Rods and Dave Martinez of Martinez Custom Upholstery. See How We Go From Rust To Show! Featuring Music By:The Surfites+The Kilaueas+The Nebulas+The Madeira+and More..
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Transmission Adaptors for odd-ball V8's and some I6-8's
Here is a quick overview of where to find transmission adapters for the slightly 'oddball' motors at least in Australia, so non chev/ford SB motors.
The other option is to have something custom made. I would suggest that with the cost of some of these kits in USD and the cost to get them here that a good competent machine shop would or could do the job for the same or close $$ and your keeping your money local and helping out a small business.
Street Rod Building Seminars by Elvis
Ian Davis (commonly known as Elvis from Rod Bods Downunder) will be holding Day Seminars in NSW, QLD and VIC to assist the Street Rod Builder enthusiast in the building process of a vehicle from beginning through to Registration.
Each Day Seminar will cover the following topics:
Technical Advice
Chassis design, construction and components
Fibreglass Bodies including laminating, steeling-out, fit-out and preparation for paint
Fitting of Fenders
Basic Wiring
Body fit-out e.g. Fitting of Heater Demister, Wiper Kits, Seats and Seatbelts
Accessories and Parts
Trim
Wheels and Tyre combinations
Handy Advice for Rebuilding your engine.
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Tools & Work Area
What tools are needed?
The first tool you need is a service manual with complete specifications, such as torque values and tolerances.
You will need a basic set of hand tools, such as a good variety of boxed end wrenches, ratchet and socket set, screwdriver set, and a gasket scraper. This basic set of tools will get you through the majority of the disassembly steps.