ACP will provide a desire for Bowtie fans to immerse themselves into the technical aspects of vintage-to-modern Chevrolets, whether it be a muscle car or restomod.
With all aftermarket parts available today to make our classic Chevy muscle cars hit corners like a modern track fiend and at the same time drive as smooth as a new La-Z-Boy Talladega Rocking Recliner (yep, it’s a real thing. Google it.) there are plenty of holdouts who prefer to keep their car’s technology in or near to the decade it was born … and I, for one, totally dig it. Now, I’m all for employing the latest technology available to help make our vintage cars handle and perform to the best of their ability. Heck, my ’71 Camaro has LS power and updated aftermarket suspension and brakes, yet I can’t help but also love cars clinging to the spirit of the late ’60s and early ’70s. I especially admire…
1. TRI-FIVE MOLDING Classic Industries announces the arrival of the all-new OER reproduction of the upper paint divider moldings designed for use with ’55 Chevy Bel Air and 210 Series two- or four-door sedan models (PN 748695); ’56-57 Chevrolet Bel Air, 210 Series, and Del Ray models; ’57 150 and Handyman wagon models (PN 748693). Manufactured from premium die-formed and stamped stainless steel, each molding is carefully polished, leaving a beautiful high-luster finish. The moldings are not painted, allowing the customer to paint, if desired, or use the black adhesive inserts included with each set; sold in pairs. For more information, contact Classic Industries by calling (888) 816-2897 or visit classicindustries.com. 2. LS BELLHOUSING Speedway Motors’ new upgraded steel version of the GM 621 bellhousing will provide additional safety and…
Big-block? Six-speed manual transmission? Upgraded suspension? OEM styling? Sign me up! This El Camino really keeps the GM DNA alive and just adds more fun to that stock package. Owner Terry Davlin started with a stout heart for the build: a 468ci big-block Chevy that pumps out over 600 hp thanks to Canfield heads and a Holley Terminator EFI kit. Backed up to that stout mill is a T56 Magnum spinning a 4-inch aluminum driveshaft ending in a Moser 12-bolt rearend. Keeping the Elco glued to the road is the job of UMI suspension parts front to back. QA1 coilovers control the up and down while Baer six-piston calipers slow down the custom Forgeline CR3 wheels. On the outside there are little details like custom mirrors and a cleaned-up tailgate…
The car show portion of the Tri-Five Nationals in Bowling Green, Kentucky, never ceases to amaze. How in the world can a car event — featuring what is essentially three models — still show us something completely new? The August 2022 version sure had its fair share of standout rides with gleaming paintjobs, sparkling chrome, and buttery smooth interiors, but this ’55 Chevy 210 stood out for a very different reason. It wasn’t outlandish. The PPG red and black paint seemed flawless, the fit and finish were close to perfection, and the interior was a light gray custom leather Ron Mangus masterpiece. However, it was in the engine bay where things went beyond understanding. Ladies and gentlemen, this ’55 was packing an LS but it had two extra cylinders. Yes,…
There is no engine platform more ubiquitous in the hot-rodding community than the small-block Chevy. Of that engine family, the Gen I holds on as the longest running and most popular—sorry to break it to you, LS. With small-block Chevy production starting for the ’55 model year, the basic technology of this engine is, admittedly, old. But the magic of the small-block lies in its overwhelming aftermarket support. Sixty-eight years later, companies are still finding ways to make better products to support these engines. All that said, we were nearing the end of our 383 stroker build (you can read part one and two in previous issues of All Chevy Performance) when we realized our small-block wouldn’t be complete without accessories. Cleaning up and reusing the factory brackets is always…
Working in law enforcement can be a rewarding career, though it’s not a lifestyle for everyone. Hours can be long, and shifts can start at any time during the day, making it not only hard on families, but also keeping up with friends and enjoying leisure-time hobbies. For Anthony Cacioppo, finding that balance between family, work, and fun time was a process—a matter of negotiation, sacrifice, and compromise—but luckily for him, the end result was well worth it. See for yourself; check out his stunning ’71 Camaro Pro Tourer on the pages in front of you. “I grew up around drag racing. My dad had a track car and my brothers always had something that was fast. That wore off on me and of course I had to do the…
