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Common Myths About Chevrolet Muscle Cars
Myths About Classic Chevrolet Muscle Cars Classic Chevrolet muscle cars from the 1960s and 1970s have long held a revered place in the heart of
GM Ignition Firing Order
Understanding Engine Ignition Firing Order: A Comprehensive Guide for Chevrolet Inline Six, Small Block, Big Block, and LS Engines The unsung hero of any Chevrolet
Billet Hinges: Worth The Price?
Are Billet Hood Hinges Worth The Price? Billet aluminum hood hinges have become a popular upgrade for classic car enthusiasts, hot rodders, and performance car
Commonly Replaced Parts: What To Look For
Restoring Classic American Muscle Cars: Commonly Replaced Parts Restoring a classic American muscle car is a rewarding project that connects car enthusiasts with a nostalgic
Adjustable Suspension – What Is It?
Understanding Adjustable Suspensions: A Deep Dive Most stock vehicles have a limited amount of adjustment in the suspension system. This might be to adjust the
When To Replace Your Tires
When Should You Replace Your Car Tires? A frequent question among car owners is, “When is it time to change the tires on my car?”
Beat The Heat: Restoring Cars In The Summer
Restoring Cars In The Heat Have you heard the phrase, “shade tree mechanic?” There’s a very simple yet excellent reason for it. The shade tree
Starters: Not Created Equal
Crank To Key: Starters In Cars Before the invention of the electric starter, cars were started by hand. While a novelty today – nobody wants
Understanding Uneven Tire Wear: Causes and Fixes
Tire Wear: How To Diagnose and Fix Uneven tire wear impacts both safety and vehicle performance. By understanding the causes, identifying patterns, and implementing effective
Gasket Surface Prep: Doing It Right
Sealed: Gasket Surface Prep Choosing the right tools for the job is important when it comes to installing gaskets or seals and not having them
Headliner Detail: Correct Grains
In the world of classic Chevrolets, every detail matters, and that includes the headliner grain. Whether you’re restoring a 1964-1972 Chevelle, 1962-1972 Nova, 1967-1978 Camaro,
Fuel Filters: What’s Best?
Fuel Filters: Clean Fuel Equals Happy Engines Fuel filters are an essential component of any vehicle’s fuel system, playing an important role in keeping the
All About Grounds!
The Importance of Grounds in Automotive Electrical Systems: Ensuring Reliable Power In the realm of automotive electrical systems, grounds play an important role in a
What Are Summer Tires?
Demystifying Summer Tires: Everything You Need to Know As the seasons change and temperatures rise, thoughts turn to summer activities and road trips. For many
Engine Swaps: What Fits In Your Ride?
Engine Swaps: Dimensions Of SBC, BBC, and LS Engines What makes a muscle car, a muscle car? The engine under the hood! The reason these
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1964-72 Chevelle & El Camino and 1970-1972 Monte Carlo
1967-1969 Camaro
1962-1974 Chevy Nova
Dakota Digital Instrument Installation Guides
- VHX Instrument Installation – 1967 and 1968 Camaro systems
- VHX Instrument Installation – 1969 Camaro systems
- VHX Instrument Installation – 1970-1981 Camaro
- VFD3 Gauge Kit (Vacuum Fluorescent Digital Dashboard) Installation and Operation Manual
- PAC-1300A – Retained Accessory With Dome And Headlight Control
- GSS-2000 – Universal Gear Shift Sender
- VHX Instrument Installation – 1964-1965 Chevelle, Malibu, & El Camino
- VHX Instrument Installation – 1966-1967 Chevelle, Malibu and El Camino
- VHX Instrument Installation – 1968 Chevelle/El Camino Systems
- VHX Instrument Installation – 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle, El Camino and Malibu
- VHX Instrument Installation – 1970-1972 Chevy Chevelle & El Camino (SS-Style Dash)
- VHX Instrument Installation – 1978-88 Chevy El Camino/GMC Caballero, 78-83 Chevy Malibu
- VFD3 Gauge Kit (Vacuum Fluorescent Digital Dashboard) Installation and Operation Manual
- PAC-1300A – Retained Accessory With Dome And Headlight Control
- GSS-2000 – Universal Gear Shift Sender
- VHX Instrument Installation- 1963-165 Chevy Nova
- VHX Instrument Installation- 1962 Nova with use of 1963-1965 Bezel
- VHX Instrument Installation – 1966-1967 Chevy Nova
- VFD3 Gauge Kit (Vacuum Fluorescent Digital Dashboard) Installation and Operation Manual
- PAC-1300A – Retained Accessory With Dome And Headlight Control
- GSS-2000 – Universal Gear Shift Sender
