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Author: Michael Harding

Posted on October 31, 2024November 25, 2024

Project Windstorm: Removing the Blower Pulley

Whether you’re coating the supercharger snout or changing the OE pulley, the first thing you need to do is remove the snout. The second thing you need to do is remove the pulley. There are lots of videos, but we went to Metco Motorsports for the solution.

Posted on June 29, 2024June 29, 2024

Project Windstorm: Subtle Touches – Part 2

For part two, we address the mounting of the two information display screens that are provided with the Dakota Digital HDX Series instruments. Finding a mounting location was simple once we saw that Dakota Digital had several options.

Posted on June 7, 2024June 29, 2024

Project Windstorm: Subtle Touches – Part 1

While we love the look of our classic Plymouth, there are some things that we wanted to change simply because they just had to be done. One of those things was our instrumentation: it was fine the way it was, we made it better.

Posted on June 1, 2024June 1, 2024

Project Windstorm: It’s Time To Test Fit Parts – Part 1

Experience is everything, and sometimes that experience is gained from mistakes. We pulled from that experience decided to start test fitting parts now, so that our history won’t repeat itself when it comes time to lower this engine into the car.

Posted on May 20, 2024August 14, 2025

Project Windstorm: Sorry, But We Have To Clean Our Cat

The Hellcat Redeye engine is home, and it’s time for some clean up to make it look like new. The before and after is a good showing of what some elbow grease and determination will do for you.

Posted on May 16, 2024May 20, 2024

Project Windstorm: Our Belvedere is Getting Catty

The Rolling Stones sang, “You can’t always get what you want,” and while we get the meaning behind it, we didn’t expect it to happen to our engine build. So instead of crying over spilled milk, we went big, because we had already gone home and didn’t want to do that again.

Posted on April 30, 2024August 14, 2025

When To Call It A Warranty, And When To Call It A Day

There’s more to your cooling system than just buying a new radiator. If you don’t maintain your cooling system and neglect the coolant, it might void your warranty.

Posted on January 26, 2024January 26, 2024

If You’re Cold, They’re Cold – Let Them Warm Up?

The argument is old, but it still comes up every year: should I let my car warm up before I start driving it? We didn’t have a choice in the 1960s, but today’s EFI systems don’t need it.

Posted on December 24, 2023December 24, 2023

Want Custom Gauges? Dakota Digital Shows Us How

Aftermarket gauges are not only more functional than the original gauges in classic cars, but they’re often far more appealing. We wanted to take our gauges a step further, and create something that nobody else had, so we reached out to Dakota Digital.

Posted on September 13, 2023September 16, 2023

RIP: A Legend Lost, And The Day He Honored His Word To Me

We lost an icon in the automotive world. Bob Riggle, who piloted the Hemi Under Glass was 88. I had the privilege to interview him, and keep one of his secrets.

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