Sunpro has released its new Complete Retro Tach Cup Kits for refurbished 1960s and 1970s Sun Super Tachs. The kits feature a 3-3/8-inch metal chrome cup, two mounting brackets (column and dash mount), attachment hardware, column clamp and protective strip.
In addition to the original Sun Tachs, the kits can be used with the company’s Sun Super 3-3/8-inch Retro Tachometers and Sunpro Sun 3-3/8-inch Retro Tachometers. The Sunpro Sun Super Tach is designed with a 250-degree dial sweep and 360-degree through-the-dial lighting that allows for better visibility at night, said the company. It also features the company’s blue line styling and adjustable red shift pointer.
Both Retro Tachs have vibration-proof air-core meter construction to ensure accuracy and reliability with fast needle response covering the 0-8,000 rpm range. Internal settings can be adjusted for one-, two-, four- six-, eight- and 10-cylinder engines.
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The Eastwood Co.has released its new series of Battery Sustainers, which are designed to maintain the charge of any 12-volt battery without the risk of overcharging or causing permanent damage.
The Eastwood Battery Sustainer offers 2.0 amps output, while the Eastwood Battery Sustainer Plus offers 2–10 amps and has a built-in 10-amp charger. Both units also feature an LED display that shows the charging cycle and battery status. The microprocessor-controlled technology cuts off when the battery is fully charged. The product has both short circuit and reverse-polarity protection.
Both units offer enough power to bring a dead battery back to charge and then sustain that charge during storage, according to the company.
Both models include three connectors to use with automotive or motorcycle batteries. A set of alligator clips, a set of connectors to hard-wire a vehicle and 12-volt vehicle accessory port are also included.
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Meguiar’s has released its new All Metal Wheel Polish, which is designed to transform the appearance of dingy, oxidized wheels. The cleaning formula will remove oxidation without scratching the wheel and can be applied by hand or with Meguiar’s DynaCone polishing tool, according to the company.
The All Metal Wheel Polish can be used on all uncoated, polished or chrome wheels, and is safe to use on cast aluminum, magnesium or billet alloy.
The polish shouldn’t be used on painted, clear-coated or chrome-plated plastic wheels. It comes in an upright 8-ounce container.
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Wizards Products has launched a new line of foam buffing pads. The convoluted design of the Bendi-Buff Foam Buffing Pads gives the user greater control, eliminates pad chatter, reduces product splatter and waste, and decreases surface heat, according to the company.
The pads offer a Velcro grip back with an alignment ring, helping make pad changes in seconds with the Wizards 6-inch Bendi-Backer Backing Plate. Bendi-Buff Foam Buffing Pads are available in 7.5-inch versions for cutting, light cutting/polishing, finishing and ultra-finishing.
Wizards has also introduced a new Aggressor Foam Compounding Pad that offers the fast cutting action of a wool pad in a convoluted foam design. This 8-inch Velcro-backed pad is compatible with the Wizards 7-inch Bendi-Backer Backing Plate.
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Design Engineering Inc. (DEI) has announced the release of its new Under Hood Thermal Lining. The product was, according to the company, primarily designed for engine compartments as a way to greatly reduce heat and noise with a peel-and-stick application as extreme engine heat and noise are often a problem in modified vehicles featuring high-performance components.
Made of ľ-inch-thick industrial-acoustic-grade foam with a reinforced aluminum covering, Under Hood Thermal Acoustic Lining not only insulates the underside of hoods but also serves as a sound deadener and thermal control while protecting paint finishes, according to DEI. The product can also be for noise control on generator boxes and various industrial applications, such as HVAC.
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CPP’s new Complete Rear Dual Adjustable Coil-Over Kit is designed to convert your 1963-72 Chevy truck to a corner carving, performance driving vehicle! Our kit includes our new Totally Tubular Trailing arms, coil over springs and dual adjustable coil over shocks and all the mounting hardware to make this rear suspension
Get that cool street rod stance and track proven performance for your 1963-87 Chevrolet C10 Truck! Our Complete Front Coil-Over Conversion Kits include dual-adjustable coil-over shocks, spanner wrench and bearing kit, our Totally Tubular™ upper and lower control arms, and all the mounting brackets and hardware for a simple bolt-on installation.
Sue Vanderbilt in a 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Seville “Baroness;" the show car that she styled for the Feminine Show. When you look back at General Motors’ rich design history, one of the most talented individuals, who made her career as part of GM’s vaunted Creative Design Team, was the late Suzanne E. Vanderbilt.
Vanderbilt was one of the original Damsels of Design – a group of eight, great talented female designers that the famed Harley Earl hired during the early days of the 1950s.
Throughout history, the Oldsmobile story has inspired many automotive historians with its rich and celebrated heritage which started right in Michigan’s capital city of Lansing.
I remember a particularly exciting year in 1978 when Oldsmobile introduced their new line of vehicles and automotive catalogues to the buying public. My first impression was that Oldsmobile was using 1978 to create a family-oriented lineup of new cars. The company used its advertising and marketing to highlight many traditional family values
The year 1966 was a great year for automotive sales in the U.S. Many car manufacturers were doing very well for the economy and in 1966 the average cost for a new Dodge vehicle sold for $ 2,280 and the price of gasoline for 32 cents a gallon.
The Chrysler Corporation was also doing very well within the automotive markets with its popular Dodge Dart models. The 1966 Dodge Dart models made their debut in Dodge dealerships on September 30, 1965.
Based on a 1956 Chevrolet 210 Sedan, this recently completed mild custom was built to showcase the timeless factory “Tri-Five” heritage. With a new GM Performance ZZ4 power plant backed by a factory-fresh GM 700R4 transmission, it is equipped with rack-and-pinion steering, four-wheel Wilwood disc
To ensure that Shelby American would have its 1966 GT350 models in dealerships when Ford released the new ‘66 Mustangs, Shelby ordered an additional 252 cars from Ford’s San Jose plant at the very end of 1965 production. These ‘change-over’ cars (often referred to as ‘carry-overs’) were essentially Shelby-spec ’65 GT350s, and received the same performance modifications,
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