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Custom C5 GTO - Last Chance Garage
Build Your Own Supercar? We Want Your Opinion more
FFR Daytona Type 65 Gets Paint & Body Work- Type 65 Earns Her Stripes
Performing body and paintwork on an automobile is an enormous undertaking. more
Jackie Collins Car's Does Upholstery And Carpet - Interior Motives
Now that Project Devin is painted and pinstriped (KC, May 2008), it's time to finish out the interior. We took it to Jackie Collins Cars in Weatherford, Texas, for the upholstery and carpet. more
1941 Willys Pickup - California Hauler Part XIII: Wheels 'N' Caps
This is the 13th installment in the series of build-up articles on the California Hauler-the '41 Willys pickup kit from Auto Classics that utilizes a stock S-10 chassis as a base... more
Kit Car Chassis Designs - Classy Chassis!
Today's kit car builders have a plethora of choices in chassis and running gear. Most Cobra clones have ladder frames mounting Mustang, Jag, or Corvette suspension, while the sturdy Fiero still provides underpinnings for most mid-engined exotic... more
1941 Willys Pickup - The California Hauler - Part XII: Lowered Coils
This is the second of two stories discussing how the California Hauler got a new stance. more
Wiring A 1963 Chevy Corvette Grand Sport - A Painless Performance
When it comes to vintage specialty vehicles, there never seems to be an end to ideas and designs. more
Dynatek Racing's Classic Fuel Injection - Retro Modern Triple Test
Back when Shelby was looking to make its little Cobras go faster, it turned to multiple carburetion in the form of a quartet of downdraft Weber carburetors... more
Tuning A Carbureted Kit Car Engine- Fine-Tuning The Ignition System
Tuning a carburetor-equipped engine to perform its best with the reformulated unleaded gasoline of today can prove to be a challenge for many kit car owners and builders. more
Ford GT40 Replica RCR40 Mk I Chassis Tuning Part II-Perfect Alignment
If you've been following the build of this car, then you know that we're almost finished with our street or race RCR40 Mk I. more
Applying Lizard Skin On An FFR Roadster - Skinning A Cobra
We are all trying to make our cars as comfortable as possible. One way that we do this is with sound deadening and... more
Getting Rid Of Windshield Glare - A Glaring Problem
One of the interesting nuances of our open roadsters is having the body come under the windshield and into the interior. more
Steering Systems - Steering Clear
One of the most basic, yet crucial systems on our replica and component cars is the steering system. Everything from full custom systems to direct transplants has... more
Pinstripe Basics
Now that Project Devin is painted, we're down to the detailing. The red stripe cried out for a contrasting pinstripe to set it apart from the black body color, so pinstriper and fine artist John Stout was called in. more
Mid-Shift Kit - Mid-Shift: The Mystery Solved
Read About Installing a Mid-Shift Kit more
How To Make An Egg-Crate Grille - Grilling Your Eggs
One of the most visually important parts of kit and custom cars is the grille, since that's the first thing people see. Read About How To Make An Egg-Crate Grille more
Mr. Hyde's Cobra Replica
The replica industry is based on the average person being able to build a copy of their favorite old race car. Check Out Mr. Hyde's Cobra Replica more
Building A Backdraft Racing Roadster
Backdraft Racing (BDR) is a relative newcomer to the Cobra replica arena. Read About Building A Backdraft Racing Roadster. more
Fiberglass Body Prep
My Devin project car is finally in the shop being prepared for paint, so it's time for another installment on its progress. more
January 2008 Kit Carchives - Almquist Engineering
Check Out The January 2008 Kit Carchives more
LED Taillights For Cobras - New Vision For An Old Tale
For those contemplating a Cobra replica build-or for those who already have-little thought is given to the taillights. Check Out Some LED Taillights For Cobras. more
Custom Exhaust Installation - Sweet Pipes
Read About A Custom Exhaust Installation For The Roadster Pickup more
Lowered Rear Springs - The California Hauler
A change in ride height can be accomplished in a handful of ways, some better than others. more
Kit Car Magazine 2008 Annual Buyer's Guide
Every vintage replica sports and fine automobile aficionado knows that the gateway to the new year is the annual KIT CAR Buyer's Guide. Believe it or not, the 2008 edition is already upon us.... more
What Makes Unique Motorcars So Exceptional
Jean, Maurice, and Alan Weaver run Unique Motorcars, a Cobra roadster and 1936 Ford cabriolet replica business located in the... more