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Byline: Nick Gibbs Automotive customers want what they want from suppliers. At one time or another over the years, automakers have made the delivery of lightweighting solutions, technology advances and [...]

Byline: Tom Henderson At the beginning of the year, Ronnie Johncox correctly predicted who would make the chassis for the car that would win NASCAR's Daytona 500 on Feb. 20. [...]

MANY OF THE PLACES we venture to don't have a Holiday Inn or full hookups. That is kind of the point of getting out of town for many of us. [...]

INSTRUMENT PANELS ARE AMONG THE MORE BEFUDDLING COMPONENTS of the average classic Mustang. However, there's really nothing to your Mustang's instrumentation or lighting; the average Mustang instrument cluster is basic [...]

If you've been messing with classic Mustangs for as long as a lot of us with graying temples, you understand how challenging it has been to find a Ford 9-inch [...]

With the downturn in the economy in recent years, the everrising price of fuel, and lack of disposable income, it's becoming harder and harder to justify racing. Many teams (and [...]

Like most Mustang enthusiasts, I have read my share of articles about Mustangs being modified for better performance. What I have not read are articles about what it was like [...]

The '05-'11 S197Mustang is the best ever produced in this legendary nameplate's 46-year history. Aside from good looks and a fun-to-drive demeanor, the S197 is also the easiest to work [...]

Back in late January the American Speed Association journeyed to South Africa for the inaugural ASA Free-State 500K at Phakisa Freeway (covered in the Aug. '10 issue of Circle Track). [...]

At first, the theme of Kenn Funk's collection seems obvious. 'Notice all the cars are B-Bodies,' he wrote in a note about the four Hemi-powered Mopars featured here. 'Other Hemi [...]

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Remember back when you were just a kid and you told your morn you were going to hold your breath until you got your way? I'm sure that […]

Perhaps the best characteristic of the automotive aftermarket industry is its constant push forward for a better mousetrap. Hot rodders by nature can't leave well enough alone and are always […]

Ron Strayhorn is an ambitious hot rodder. By day he's a mild-mannered executive running GM's western region service and parts operations, but when he's not on the clock, he's scheming […]

Instruments & Controls, including meters, gauges, relays, contactors, or switches Sell Rent Service A.G. Engineering Inc. (DD) * ** ** Rancho Cucamonga, CA ABB Inc. (MF) * ** ** Wichita [...]

Joe Sherman is primarily known as a builder of stout stroker small-block Chevy and Ford engines that make big power at a reasonable price. Recently, a longtime Sherman customer asked […]

The benefits and shortcomings of EFI versus carburetion is a hot and ongoing battle in the hot rod community--and one we're not going to engage in for this feature. No, […]

Automotive aftermarket manufacturers say that consumer mindset on the housing crisis and dealers' reinvention of merchandising are some of the concerns that the industry faces. High gas prices decreases consumers' disposable income for other goods. Industry forecasts, human resource concerns and other economic issues are discussed.

IT IS very interesting how some companies grow and flourish while similar companies fail after the first couple of years or so. It seems the drive and determination of Vette [...]

Sit in any new car, and it doesn't take long to notice that a lot more electronic components exist in vehicles today than did five years ago. But the GPS, [...]

Hydrogenics Corp ., a company which is producing and supplying fuel cell stacks to American Power Conversion, a power system manufacturer, is detailed.

CHICAGO -- The National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) is poised to go full-time. In an industry where so often we find ourselves talking about features, rather than benefits, there's […]

Doug Roll was an icon in the days of three-wheeler racing; Roll was one of the fastest desert racers ever. With influence from his father and familiarity with his dad's [...]

The automobile industry is highly influenced by, product innovation and design, marketing, servicing of motor vehicles, and heavy capital spending. Regulations governing this industry are in the form of, emissions standards, preference alternative fuels, etc. On the other hand, automotive parts sector, involves original and replacement parts and accessories, as well as performs certain nonautomotive functions relating to manufacturing.

Although the cost of replacement parts is not increasing as fast as the cost of labor, it's already high enough that managing it economically will pay off well. The replacement [...]

Vintage Mustang power-assisted steering doesn't have the best reputation for reliability and easy servicing. The old Bendix power-steering systems, as used on a wide variety of classic automobiles, including Chevrolet's […]

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I've been writing about Mustangs for more than 20 years, and have never witnessed a convertible-top replacement. When a buddy, Ted Polisky, asked if I could help him with a […]

Over the years, we've shown our readers how to build lots of engines. In many cases, we've opted for forged pistons, roller cams, aftermarket induction systems, striking dress-up goodies, and […]

Welcome to the 2004 Mechanical Powertrain Component Report Index, a reference of suppliers of powertrain components and systems ALLISON Allison Transmission P.O. Box 894 Indianapolis, IN 46206 Internet: www.allisontransmission.com Product [...]

The next time you're thinking about your shop's future, consider what might be the single most serious challenge to its long-term survival. What comes to mind? The local and national [...]

Inventory * Over 310,000 different parts--the most extensive in the industry * Automotive, heavy duty, marine, farm, and industrial parts and supplies * Professional tools and equipment * NAPA's customized […]

High Quality Chrome Parts Made Easy Chrome is beautiful, but it doesn't begin that way. Simply put, a lengthy preparation procedure combined with an artist's appreciation of the process is […]

In 1994, Parts Plus began formulating its Car Care Center program to move its marketing programs down a level to its jobbers' customers. As we go to press, the group's […]

Norton Manufacturing Co. is one of the first US firms to devise and implement a training program based on the skills stipulated by the National Skills Standards (NSS). The company adopted the NSS because it stipulates performance standards applicable to machinists' needs, trains workers in 'soft' and transportable skills and offers transferable training credits. Most importantly, it produces machinists with the technical proficiency required by Norton's operations., In less than two years, this company not only put a sweeping training program in place to prepare its own workforce, but it is also implementing the first training program [...]

Checking over our annual list of the Top 100 auto chains we discovered that Strafco (Straus-Frank Co.), a 94-store Carquest jobber chain in San Antonio, TX, also operated 37 service […]

Mobile electronics dealer need to adapt to the changing expectations of consumers, which include their preference to install automotive consumer electronics, such as remote starters, GPS systems, iPod solutions and car alarms. Online presence should also be considered to market products. Other changes in the mobile electronics market are discussed.

Most of what I write flows directly out of the everyday chaos that is our lives--the time spent at work taking care of the people who entrust us with their […]

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