Jim Meyer Racing Products has released a new bolt-in IFS for 1964 ˝–1970 Mustangs. With reprogrammed suspension geometry, reduced anti-drive and adjustable stance, the new rear-steer A-arm IFS offers tight rack-and-pinion steering, 11-inch vented disc brakes with disc brake options, aluminum adjustable coil-over shocks and a 1-inch anti-sway bar. It also includes tubular A-arms (not Mustang II), and removable steering arms.
The new IFS features a tighter-than-stock turning radius, and the caster and camber weight is loaded onto the frame instead of the inner fender panel, which means there’s no need for tower supports, said the company. The rear steering bracket sits above the front-sump oil pans and will clear Patriot headers. The upper A-arms include left- and right-hand threaded adjusters for easier alignment.
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The new Select Series damper from RideTech is a steel-bodied, monotube damper that offers two sets of independent internal valve stacks, which allows the user to choose between a soft “cruise” mode and a firmer “sport” mode for handling performance.
In default mode (no power applied) the lower valving stack is engaged and will provide a compliant ride, ideal for cruising.
When power is applied through a dash-mounted push button, the upper valve stack is engaged to firm up the damping and provide extra handling performance.
The Select Series damper is available in coil-over, ShockWave (airspring), or as a stand-alone configuration with no surrounding spring. The damper offers superior oil control over a wide range of road and track surfaces, said the company.
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Fesler Built has announced the release of its new 1967-1969 Camaro Door Panels. The panels are molded from rigid fiberglass and coverable in a variety of materials. They are specifically designed for the builder that is re-doing the entire look of a Camaro or Firebird, said the company.
While the panels are designed specifically for 1969 model Camaros, they will also fit 1967 and 1968 models with 1969 backseats or custom backseats, as well as 1967-1969 Firebirds with minor modifications.
The panels have the ability to be foamed over and covered to whatever design the builder wants without having to spend additional time and money on fabricating door panels from scratch, according to the company.
Each set is comprised of four panels (two fronts and two rears) and comes complete with customizable interior panels. Front door panel pairs that will fit 1967-1969 hard-top and convertible Camaros can be purchased separately.
Door pulls, armrests and interior door handles to go with these door panels are also available in a variety of finishes from Fesler Built.
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Dynatech has released its new big-block Chevy Triple Threat Dragster Headers, which are designed for racers who are looking to get high-performance from their engines. The tri-Y design allows the engine to breathe and scavenge the optimum amount of exhaust, according to the company. It provides additional torque, which helps the engine to accelerate faster and cleaner, said Dynatech.
The headers feature a lightweight mild steel design and weigh only 44 pounds. They feature CNC-laser-cut flanges with a mandrel-bent 2 Ľ-inch to 2 3/8-inch stepped tube design. They come with 4 ˝-inch high-velocity merge collectors with JIG-located U-tabs for easier installation.
The entire package comes silver-ceramic-coated.
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A new line of performance engine lubricants that includes a variety of break-in oils, oil additives and synthetics has been released by Edelbrock. The new products are designed to meet the demands of traditional and late-model performance engines, according to the company.
Edelbrock Performance Engine Lubricants are available in a variety of blends including 10w40 petroleum base or full synthetic zinc-enhanced formulas. The line also includes 5w30 Cat-Safe protection for late-model domestic and import vehicles; and Premium Break-in for protecting new or rebuilt engines at start-up. The Engine Oil Supplement features a zinc additive and helps to put performance back into conventional motor oils. It will treat up to six quarts.
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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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