by Eric | Feb 5, 2026 | El Camino, Electrical
Why Clean Up Old Wiring? It isn’t just about appearances. As cars get modified over and over, unused circuits can become hazards, and wiring that was good enough in 2006 might not be safe, functional or easy to troubleshoot today. My setup had fuses (thanks, Dad!) but...
by Eric | Feb 5, 2026 | Garage, Tools
The internet says that the Hercules Bandsaw and stand from Harbor freight are junk and can’t cut square. It’s easy to see why, that Blade wanders like crazy! The problem isn’t in the stand, it’s in the saw and other brands likely suffer the same problem. What if I...
by Eric | Feb 5, 2026 | Drag Racing, Drag Racing Tips
Some nights at the drag strip, it’s not about trophies or payouts—it’s about finally solving the mystery that’s been holding your car back. For weeks, my El Camino had been plagued by an infuriating high RPM miss, killing my elapsed times and ruining any hope of...
by Eric | Feb 5, 2026 | Carburetor Tech
If you’ve spent any time at all looking for a carburetor for your hot rod, you’ve probably seen a formula telling you exactly what size you need. For my 383 cubic-inch small block Chevy, that formula says I need a 600 CFM carburetor. The truth is,...
by Eric | Feb 5, 2026 | Classics
If you’ve ever bought cheap auto parts only to replace them again and again, you’re not alone. It’s a lesson I’ve learned the hard way, and spending a little extra upfront has saved me heaps of frustration—not to mention real money—in the long run. Whether you’re...
by Eric | Feb 5, 2026 | Classics, Uncategorized
We’ve all heard the cautionary tale: someone buys their dream classic car, only for it to rot in the backyard while friends stop asking and even the family dog questions your sanity. Instead of road trips, the new skill you actually get is “apologizing.” But you can...
by Eric | Feb 5, 2026 | Drag Racing
Tonight was a make-or-break moment for my El Camino—a classic redemption story at the drag strip. After weeks battling a stubborn high RPM miss and a persistent transmission leak, it was time to see if my hard work had finally paid off. Bracket racing, after all,...
by Eric | Feb 5, 2026 | Classics
Does your classic car spend more time on jack stands than cruising the open road? You’re not alone. Many believe that classics are inherently unreliable, but the truth is—they’re often just neglected. With a little attention to the right spots, your vintage ride can...
by Eric | Jul 29, 2025 | Drag Racing
When it comes to innovation in drag racing, nothing is ever truly new—only rediscovered. The concept of using compressed air for forced induction isn’t just the latest trend in no prep racing; it has roots stretching all the way back to World War I. What began as a...
by Eric | Jul 29, 2025 | Classics
The other day, I took my drag car El Camino to a local car show. As I wandered through the rows of shiny paint and polished chrome, I overheard a dad telling his son, “Someday that rough Duster will be worthy of being here.” That comment stuck with me—because to me,...
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