OEM Tools
01. Cool Shop
A comfortable work environment contributes a lot to how much you enjoy working on your classic truck. Installing air conditioning in your shop or garage might not be practical, but OEM Tools has an alternative. The 24886 2,500-cfm Three-Speed Evaporative Cooler uses a 1/5hp three-speed motor and is capable of cooling a 750-square-foot area for as long as four hours. The oscillating design provides cooling across a wide area, it’s lightweight (45 pounds), and has heavy-duty casters. Long-lasting cooling pads are designed to provide enhanced airflow and cooling, using much less energy (and costing less to operate) than air conditioning. The tool tray top includes cup holders. For more information contact OEM Tools at (800) 457-0600 or www.oem-tools.com.
DEI
02. Hold The Heat
Eliminate the problem of radiant heat from your mufflers raising the temperature inside your cab. A new Muffler Shield Kit from Design Engineering helps keep your interior cool. Constructed of 10-mil dimpled aluminum with an 1/8-inch needle glass insulator, the DEI kit not only provides comfort but also protects components from the effects of high heat—and looks good as an additional bonus. Each kit includes a 42×24-inch shield, which can be easily trimmed to wrap around practically any typical-sized muffler, plus two 40-inch heavy-duty 4 304 stainless steel positive-locking ties to hold the shield securely in place. For more information contact DEI at (800) 264-9472 or www.designengineering.com.
The Roadster Shop
03. F-100 Foundation
The Roadster Shop manufactures performance chassis for dozens of classic truck and car applications. Their SPEC chassis series now includes 1967-1972 Ford F-100 pickups. The frame features stock body, bumper, and core support mounts, plus engine and trans mounts specific to your project. Independent front suspension components include Pro Spindles, custom-fabricated control arms, and power rack-and-pinion steering. The rear suspension includes triangulated four-bars, a 9-inch factory housing, and 31-spline axles. Strange Engineering adjustable coilovers or airbags with separate shocks are available for front and rear, providing a 4 1/2-inch ride height. For more information contact The Roadster Shop at (847) 949-7637 or www.roadstershop.com.
Dennis Carpenter Ford Restoration Parts
04. Grille Time
Having a difficult time finding a decent grille shell for your 1967-1969 Ford F-100/350 Reproductions replacements are now available from Dennis Carpenter Ford Restoration Parts. These aluminum grilles are stamped from precision tooling and have the precise details you would find on a factory original piece. The headlight buckets and turn signal mounting brackets are attached, making installation easy. These grilles come with an anodized finish and will fit 1967-1969 Ford trucks using the original mounting locations and hardware. They are visually accurate for 1968 and 1969 trucks only. For more information contact Dennis Carpenter Ford Restoration Parts at (800) 476-9653 or www.dennis-carpenter.com.
Holley Performance Products
05. Impressive Water Pumps
When detailing your engine compartment, remember the details such as the water pump. These Mr. Gasket chrome aluminum water pumps are the perfect complement to other chrome components under the hood—and provide excellent coolant flow. The lightweight, CNC-machined pumps feature an aluminum impeller, heavy-duty shaft guided by a 5/8-inch pilot, and come complete with mounting gaskets for easy installation. They are available for Chevy small- and big-block engines for short- and long-style applications. Dual mounting-bolt patterns allow for use on early- and late-model engines. Mr. Gasket is a Holley brand. For more information contact Holley Performance Products at (866) 464-6553 or www.holley.com.
Performance Automatic
06. Tough Converter
Performance Automatic, committed to developing transmissions for street rod applications, offers its 12-inch Hi Stall Super Streeter torque converter, a direct replacement converter for the AODE /4R70W. The PA45252 features performance-modified internals to provide great off-the-line starts, as well as quality performance during street duty and factory lockup—at a value price. The converter is fully balanced and tested, and provides a stall speed of 600-900 rpm over stock configurations. The PA45252 is designed to fit all AODE/4R70W electronically controlled transmissions using the OEM-style flexplate. For more information contact Performance Automatic at (240) 439-4650 or www.performanceautomatic.com.
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