A Legendary Story told by Mike Hembree A Blacktop Book Report I’m a fan. A fan of racing and always the good race. I never had a specific driver or team to root for. I rooted for the excitement of a grill to rear bumper race and the sweeping pass no matter if it was […]
We all have those stories. When we first saw a Corvette. America’s sports car. Maybe it was in black and white on the the CBS series “Route 66” with Martin Milner and pals for 4 seasons from 1960 to 1964. Or, like me a decade later when my next door neighbor roared home in a […]
The Builders, Racers and rebels Who Revolutionized Hot Rodding by Tony Thacker A Blacktop Book Review by Tony Colombini I have known Tony Thacker for many years. Since his days at the NHRA Museum. I would run into him at the usual big events like the Grand National Roadster Show, or at shops like So […]
CarCapsule USA, a manufacturer of inflatable premium vehicle storage products for the past twenty-plus years, has entered a new phase in vehicle preservation products with the introduction of the inflatable PaintProStation, a 26’x14’x10′ professional-grade mobile inflatable paint station. The PaintProStation provides ample space and high-efficiency air movement to ensure a professional grade outcome. The PaintProStation […]
KBS Auto Fuel Tank Sealer Kit The KBS Coatings Auto Fuel Tank Sealer Kit contains everything needed to clean, prep and permanently seal up to a 25-gallon tank. The system removes and stop rust on the inside of the tank and seals it with a tough, fuel impervious coating, which also fills small pinholes and […]
Eaton’s Mobility Group is expanding its aftermarket differential portfolio with a new Eaton ELocker® and new Detroit Truetrac® differential. The new Detroit Truetrac is a 31-spline differential that will fit the General Motors 11.5-inch rear axle of 2020 and newer 2500HD series (Silverado/Sierra) diesel trucks. The new ELocker is a 35-spline version designed for 2018 […]
Beautiful, High Solids, UV Stable Topcoat KBS Top Coater premium topcoat provides a beautiful, highly durable, UV stable and permanent final finish that withstands dulling and fading caused by prolonged exposure to sunlight. This very-high solids paint does not run or sag and gives at least twice the coverage of conventional paints. The exterior grade […]
Was it just another reason to work in the garage with Billy? Or, actually time to do some upgrades and fix some annoying issues? With the car on stands in the garage to do some maintenance, like change oil and filter, we noticed a couple of glaring issues. The transmission fluid cooler up front was […]
A Blacktop Book Review Randy Leffingwell authored an amazing detailed history of the Porsche 911 in this beautifully hard-bound landscape book. The photos compliment the incredible detail as if we are a fly on the walls of the development studios in Zuffenhausen. The text achieves a sense of “being there” as Ferry and his team, […]
Introducing our newest addition to the Custom Autosound line-up, our virtual analog screen technology (patent pending) USA-850 DigaDialâ„¢Radio. The USA-850 DigaDialâ„¢ gives you a choice of 4 distinct one-of-a-kind displays. Three displays feature a classic 60’s style analog setting with a red needle that glides across the dial to tune into your favorite AM/FM radio […]
Installing an SQR Performance Ignition Kit on a 327 SBC. Fellow Mercifuls Car Club member Travis received his dad’s first year 327 equipped Camaro. He said this car has a checkered history for him. Every time he was there to help his dad out on the car, it always bit him. The last bolt that […]
Elevating Customer Confidence and Satisfaction We met Steer Smarts at the recent MPMC Media Event and found that they are the 2nd Oldest Supplier to Ford Motor Company, second only to Firestone. A whole lot of history here that we will be sharing in the near future. Meanwhile here’s their latest press release: Steer Smarts, […]
