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So You Want a Hot Rod..What are Your Options?

So You Want a Hot Rod..What are Your Options?

Text by Pete Chapouris

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Building a hot rod from scratch may be the ultimate experience for some, but it requires a significant investment of time and major bucks. While many can find the time, it’s the major bucks part that keeps most people from starting. However, since there’s always more than one way to skin a cat, let’s look at some options.

Featured: A ’65 Buick Riviera GS in Paradise

Featured: A ’65 Buick Riviera GS in Paradise

Text and Photos by Marco Patino

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I live in Pico Rivera, California, and initially, I was interested in building a ’64 Chevy Impala, but it seemed everyone around me was after the same animal. My dad used to have a ’59 Buick Electra, as rare a car then as it is now, and I’ve always been a fan of the General Motors Buick line, so I decided to take a path less traveled. I contacted some buddies and they put out feelers in search of a Buick.

Tech Spotlight: Joe’s Elco – Rear Suspension & Rollers

Tech Spotlight: Joe’s Elco – Rear Suspension & Rollers

Text and Photos by Mike Finnegan

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The first half of this tech feature gave you some insights into a new attitude towards A-Body and took a comprehensive look at the front suspension of Joe’s Elco. In the most recent post we looked at how to get more stopping power and also got started on the rear suspension. Now check out the rest of the rear suspension process and Joe’s new rollers!

Tech Spotlight: Joe’s ’69 Elco – More Stopping Power

Tech Spotlight: Joe’s ’69 Elco – More Stopping Power

Text and Photos by Mike Finnegan

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Part 1 and Part 2 of this tech feature, gave you some insights into a new attitude towards A-Body and took a comprehensive look at the front suspension of Joe’s Elco. Now check out how we added more stopping power and got started on the rear suspension process.

Tech Spotlight: Joe’s ’69 Elco – Front Suspension Continued

Tech Spotlight: Joe’s ’69 Elco – Front Suspension Continued

Text and Photos by Mike Finnegan

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In Part 1 of this tech feature, you got some insights into a new attitude towards A-Body by taking a look at new suspension on Joe’s Elco. We started with the front suspension. Check out the final steps of the Front Suspension process. Be sure to check out Part 1 if you missed it and check back for the next installment of this tech spotlight!