Sunday, October 27, 2013

Ram Air Restoration - High Performance Exhaust

Are you looking for factory cast iron headers for your Pontiac or Oldsmobile? Restoring your ride and need ram air manifolds? You need to check out Ram Air Restoration. They also have oval exhaust systems, mini starters, lexan auto glass, and more!

LINK: http://www.ramairrestoration.com/


Dick Miller Racing - Oldsmobile Performance Parts

Yes, Dick Miller Racing is still around! Specializing in Oldsmobile performance and GM A-body suspension. When only the best will do...

LINK: http://www.dickmillerracing.com/index.html


Worlds Largest Color Chip Library

Do you love the original color of your classic car but want it in a modern formula? Need to search for a specific year/make/model's color? Need auto body supplies or custom paint? Well, your ship has come in. Behold the world's largest online color-chip library, from 1900 to present!

LINK: http://www.tcpglobal.com/autocolorlibrary/


Sunday, October 13, 2013

Pontiac Tripower Info

Like Pontiac Tri-powers? Nothing beats the look of multiple carburetors on an engine. If you're looking to restore your tripower, rebuild it or buy parts for it, this is the source for you.

LINK: http://www.pontiactripower.com/

Friday, October 11, 2013

VIN Check

Here is a very useful site from the NICB, otherwise known as the National Insurance Crime Bureau. Here you can check the VIN of a vehicle to determine if it has been reported as stolen but not recovered or has been reported as a salvage vehicle.

LINK:  https://www.nicb.org/theft_and_fraud_awareness/vincheck/vincheck

Friday, March 8, 2013

Rally America

Like rally wheels? How about wire wheels? Here is a father and son family business that specializes in hot rod and wire wheels. Choose from a stock wheel or let them build you a custom one. They also have a used wheel section if you're looking for a bargin.

LINK:  http://www.rallyamerica.com/

Fuel Economy Facts

Here is a useful link that I found on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's web site. Buried within fueleconomy.gov is this cool search feature to find MPG ratings from 1984 to present. With the price of gas always going up, you can research the gas mileage of a vehicle before you purchase it.

LINK:  http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymake/bymanuNF.shtml

Friday, January 4, 2013

PARTING OUT - A Market For Every Part

Here is a cool site that is like an on-line wrecking yard. They also have a motorcycle section as well as a "parts wanted" feature. Special thanks to George from Austin Texas for this submission.


LINK:   https://www.partingout.com/

Friday, October 19, 2012

Frank's Pontiac Parts

Need a part for your classic Pontiac? How about a whole wrecking yard full of them? This place has just about everything for Pontiacs and then some. Do yourself a favor and check this site out.


LINK:  http://www.frankspontiacparts.com/

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Rubber The Right Way

I found this place when I was looking for weatherstripping for my old Mercury. Nobody else had it! Not only did this company have what I needed but they are local to Southern California. "If you're looking for new rubber look to no other."

LINK:  http://www.rubbertherightway.com/

Troubleshooting Techniques

This is a great site for troubleshooting ignition systems. It contains everything you need to know about ignition systems and their related components. In case you were wondering, it was published by MSD so you know the information is correct.

LINK:  https://www.msdperformance.com/support/troubleshooting_techniques/

Engineered Components, Inc.

This company specializes in bolt-on disc brake conversions for early cars and hot rods. The good news is that almost all of them can be used with your stock spindles! They also deal in other speciality items.

LINK:  http://ecihotrodbrakes.com/index.html

The Old Car Manual Project

Here is an interesting site. These folks specialize in old vehicle repair manuals and brochures. Lots of free info here.

LINK:  http://www.oldcarmanualproject.com/

Rochester Carburetor Manuals

Need a diagram of your Delco Rochester carb? This site has that and more including tri-power adjustments and Ram Air carburetor info.

LINK:  http://www.newagemetal.com/

Monday, October 8, 2012

Bassett Racing Wheels

Like NASCAR? Want the NASCAR look on your ride? Check out this site for your racing wheel needs. Just in case you were wondering, they also have DOT approved rims. Why buy imitations when you can buy the real thing.

LINK:  http://www.bassettwheel.com/

AKH Vintage Wheels

This is the go-to site if you are looking for a set of original vintage wheels. From American Racing Torq Thrusts to U.S. Mags, from the 1930's to the 1980's, this place has it all.

LINK:  http://www.akhwheels.com/

Borgeson Universal Steering Components

This is a good source for manual and power steering boxes. I ran across it when I was looking for a bolt-in box for my '62 Mercury Monterey. They also have a lot of other related components.

LINK:  http://www.borgeson.com/

Friday, October 5, 2012

Automotive Rochester Carburetor Service

Here is another source for multi-carb setups including the GM Rochester carb as well as the Edelbrock 94. Be sure and check out the Customer Gallery page for pictures of these awesome systems.

LINK:  http://www.hotrodcarbs.com/index.php

Charlie Price's Vintage Speed

I know a lot of folks know of this web site but for those who don't it is like finding a little piece of heaven! Like multiple carbs? This is your place. Need a Stromberg or two for your flat head? This is your place. Need vintage engine dress up items? Well, I think you know the response.

LINK:  http://www.vintagespeed.com/

Check a Vehicles Smog Test History

Here ia a cool web site that comes in handy when you are looking to buy a used car in California that has to have a smog test. This link will tell you the test history of a vehicle by either the license plate or VIN number.

LINK:  http://www.bar.ca.gov/pubwebquery/Vehicle/PubTstQry.aspx