Category Archive: 1320 Spotlight, Apex Spotlight, BUICK / OLDS / PONTIAC, OTHER, Project Cars, TECH, Tech Stories, Videos

DIY Interior Restoration At Home: Restoring A 1964 Pontiac LeMans With Simple Tools, Equipment, And Some Time.

This is a fun project, because the first video we shared was the bodywork and paint, all going on at home. There were no team of elves helping out, no fancy paint booth and equipment, nothing...

Industry News: QA1 Enters Agreement to Acquire Assets of Detroit Speed And Engineering

Monday’s big aftermarket news is that QA1, who earlier this year bought chassis and component manufacturer Speed-Tech, has entered into an agreement with Detroit Speed and Engineering to...

Cordless Impact Drive Testing: The Torque This Delivers Might Shock You! DeWALT’s New Quiet Hydraulic DCF870 vs M18 Surge

These are impact drivers, not impact guns/wrenches. These are the type that most folks would consider at home on a construction site, home DIYers toolbox, and the like. But this new DeWalt might...

Influence and Impact – Automotive TV Show History Part 2: Gas Monkey, Roadkill, Celebrity Cars, And More!

Here’s Part 2 of the Car Guy TV Shows edition of Influence and Impact. Check out what the boys have to say about Gas Monkey, Roadkill, Celebrity Cars, and More. Jason and Marcel are no...

We’ve Got Photos From The Hershey AACA Eastern Region Fall Swap Meet’s RM Sotheby’s Auction And Man Was It Full Of Cool!

(Words and Photos by Joe Grippo) One of the more interesting extracurricular activities available to the Hershey AACA Eastern Region Fall Meet attendees, is the RM Sotheby’s Auction. Held for over...

Newbern Is Visiting Some Cool Junkyards, But One Of Them Is Full Of Tri-Five Chevy’s You Can Buy!

If I was a rich man I would own soooooo much junk. And by junk, I mean amazing, awesome, sexy old iron that either needs to just hang out and look awesome, or maybe get a chance to get built some...

Stanceworks Is Building A Real Ferrari F40 Like Only They Can: This Might Be The Most Mental Project You’ve Ever Seen Them Do.

I have worked on a Ferrari F40 pretty extensively. I know that sounds weird coming from me, but the truth is that I’ve done some stuff to a Ferrari F40, and the Ferrari F40 engine, that most...

SEMA Show New Product Spotlight: New 6th Gen Camaro Coil Overs And Rear Sway Bar Upgrade From Ridetech

It’s new parts time again, as all the aftermarket companies prepare to display at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, and that means LOTS of new parts that are going to debut at the show. We’re...

SEMA Show New Product Spotlight: New 3rd Gen F-Body Parts From QA1! The First Of A Bunch Of New Parts To Debut For The SEMA Show!

Our friends at QA1 have been putting out impressive new parts, for a ton of applications, over the past few years. They never seem to sleep over there, and have been introducing clean, comprehensive,...

Finally! A Cheap and Accurate Infrared Thermometer! Temp Gun Testing To See How They All Stack Up Against Each Other

Temp Guns, or Infrared Thermometers, are one of those tools that used to be super expensive and then a few years ago you started seeing them at places like Harbor Freight for cheap. And whether you...

DIY Paint And Body At Home: Restoring A 1964 Pontiac LeMans With No Fancy Equipment, Or Crew Of Elves.

We often share rattle can paint jobs, ultra cheap paint jobs, and more here because I’m obsessed with painting my own car at some point. Otherwise I’ll never be able to afford it, so...

Goodwood F1 Feature: The 1959 Aston Martin DBR4 – Where The F1 Journey Began

I’m not a huge F1 aficionado, but I sure can appreciate the technology, speed, and passion that drives their racers, teams, and fans. And I can also appreciate the origins of F1, and how these...

How Do Engine Oil Experts Choose Which Oil To Buy? Hint, It’s Not By Brand Name!

When I was a kid we always used Quaker State oil because my dad had a deal with them as a result of some partial sponsorship. And it was good oil, because we never had a single engine failure that...

Holley’s Fall Into Power Sale ENDS TONIGHT!!! Get Your Best Deals, And Last Minute Specials, Right Now!

Holley is back at it, with another awesome sale going on that highlights several of their top brands. If you are looking for exhaust components, systems, and upgrades, then this Fall into Power Sale...