Roadkill Customs Garage

posted in: roadkill customs garage, news on March 15, 2012 at 09:58 PM
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tags: used auto parts, used car parts, used truck parts, oem parts, remanufactured auto parts, salvage, junk yard, recycle, recycler, donor cars, project vehicles
Find the Parts Yourself… Our extensive Junk Yard and Salvage Yard Database (with over 5,000 listings) will help you find Auto Recyclers to provide you with quality used auto parts…

posted in: roadkill customs garage, news on January 10, 2012 at 11:01 AM
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tags: coyote tails, fox tails, raccoon tails, antenna toppers, mirror hangers, hot rod accessory, hot rod accessories
Antenna Toppers & Mirror Hangers – Certified, Genuine Roadkill Antenna Toppers – Fox Tails, Coon Tails, and Coyote Tails ready to be used as Antenna Toppers, or to hang from…

posted in: roadkill customs garage, news on January 09, 2012 at 04:46 PM
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tags: shift knob, shifter knob, shift handle, shifter handle, shift, shifter, beer tap, beer tap handle
Grab a Handful – Beer Tap Handle & Vintage Door Knob Shift Knobs, Shifter Handles and Adapter Kits – We have dozens of beer tap handles and other unique shift…

posted in: roadkill customs garage, news on December 18, 2011 at 07:39 PM
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Happy Holidays from All of Us at Roadkill Customs…

posted in: roadkill customs garage, news on December 08, 2011 at 01:58 PM
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tags: gusset, bracket, spiderweb
Our spiderweb gussets are 1/8” thick, raw mild steel, that can be welded on to give your rod that last bit that makes it stand out from the rest. We…

posted in: roadkill customs garage, news on November 28, 2011 at 09:58 AM
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tags: speedo, speedometer, gauge, gauges, mechanical, programmable
TPI-Tech Instruments gauges do not come with dip switches in the back of the gauge that require two people and multiple tries of programming in order to get the correct…

posted in: roadkill customs garage, news on November 25, 2011 at 12:03 AM
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tags: blue head light, tail light, led, tint
APC Illuminators L.E.D. Tint for Headlights & Taillights – Bright Blue – BLOWOUT $2.95 – Install on the corners of your head or tail ligths to tint the color of…

posted in: roadkill customs garage, news on November 23, 2011 at 03:24 PM
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tags: vintage, latemodel, emblems, badges, insignias, nameplates, trim, decals, lighting, lenses
All of our Emblems, Badges, Insignias, Nameplates, Trim, Decals and Lighting and Lenses are on sale – 33% Off – to celebrate the holidays… Lighting & Lenses Emblems, Badges &…

posted in: roadkill customs garage, news on November 21, 2011 at 02:28 PM
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tags: wheel adapter, wheel spacer, wheel bolt pattern adapter
Wheel Adapters and Spacers are Sold in Pairs – We CNC machine our wheel spacers and adapters from 6061-T6 Billet Aircraft Aluminum to exacting tolerances. If this material is strong…

posted in: roadkill customs garage, news on November 20, 2011 at 08:27 PM
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tags: cherry bomb, exhaust, muffler, glasspack
Glasspack Muffler – 2.25” Straight Inlet, Outlet – Body Length: 18” (23” overall) The Cherry Bomb Ol’ Skool mufflers feature a straight-through design that is not for the faint of…

posted in: roadkill customs garage, news on November 17, 2011 at 11:25 PM
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tags: hot rod, street machine, streetmachine, street rod, emblem, badge, accessory, trim, script, logo
This chrome plated custom Streetmachine emblem adds a personal touch to your hot rod, street rod or street machine. There are three (3) mounting pins w/ retainers on the back,…

posted in: roadkill customs garage, news on November 16, 2011 at 09:46 AM
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tags: shift knob, shifter knob, speed dawg
We are pleased and proud to announce that the full line of Speed Dawg shifter knobs and shifter knob adapter kits are now available from Roadkill Enterprises. Browse the full…

posted in: roadkill customs garage, news on May 09, 2010 at 11:15 AM
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tags: roadkill customs tattoos
Through thorough testing, we have determined that our temporary tattoos, intended for branding and promoting Roadkill Customs at car shows, function properly and are perfectly safe for use, as evidenced…

posted in: roadkill customs garage, news on May 04, 2010 at 11:58 PM
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tags: roadkill customs tattoos
It’s what defines a true fan. More Photos like this…

posted in: roadkill customs garage, news on April 10, 2010 at 10:25 PM
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Around 2:30 PM EST this afternoon our Web Server crapped out. All of our web sites were on and off (mostly off) line for a number of hours. Thankfully, we…

posted in: roadkill customs garage, news on April 10, 2010 at 02:00 PM
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tags: win, prize, ebay, car, truck, contest
Got a ride you’re proud of? Make it earn you some goodness! April’s overall winner prize is a $50.00 eBay gift certificate! Simply register and upload an image of your…

posted in: roadkill customs garage, news on April 08, 2010 at 10:17 PM
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tags: junk, junk yard, salvage, used parts, recycle recycler
I got a line from a two-wheel pal and have added a few dozen motorcycle / ATV salvage yards from his address book to the Junk Yards, Salvage Yards and…

posted in: roadkill customs garage, news on April 05, 2010 at 09:53 AM
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tags: wheel spacer, wheel adapter, bolt pattern, hub adapter
We goofed – Due to a website form error, some questions asked during the last few days of our Wheel Space and Wheel Adapter sale went unanswered. We were made…

posted in: roadkill customs garage, news on March 26, 2010 at 11:48 PM
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tags: battery, dry cell, winterize
NEW technology for Street Rodders and Hot Rodders looking to store their Street Rod Cars for long winter months without the need to charge their batteries. Hot rod batteries do…

posted in: roadkill customs garage, news on March 20, 2010 at 08:19 AM
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tags: paint, spray, pigment
Premature chalking most commonly results from excessive pigment in the finish—possibly as a result of settling in the container. Cracking may result from applying additional coats without waiting long enough…

posted in: roadkill customs garage, news on March 19, 2010 at 07:59 PM
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tags: paint, spray, lacquer, orange peel
Overspray – Dry spray: this condition is usually found where the finish forms a center line on cowls and turret tops. If left side of car is painted first, overspray…

posted in: roadkill customs garage, news on March 18, 2010 at 10:51 PM
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tags: paint, spray
Pressure variations upset the “pattern” of the spray. The center of the spray is generally the “wettest ” — be sure the edges overlap. Keep your gun moving to avoid…

posted in: roadkill customs garage, news on March 16, 2010 at 08:36 PM
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tags: car, truck, motorcycle, online car show, contest, competition
We are well underway now with over 1,000 head-to-head vehicle wars every day since our launch on March 1st! There’s still time to get in on the March prize giveaway!…

posted in: roadkill customs garage, news on March 15, 2010 at 09:08 PM
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tags: wheel spacer, wheel adapter bolt pattern
10% Off Billet Aluminum Wheel Spacers and Adapters thru 3/31/2010! At Roadkill Enterprises, we pride ourselves in custom making the strongest billet wheel adapters on the market today! Our wheel…

posted in: roadkill customs garage, news on March 11, 2010 at 08:53 AM
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tags: wheel spacer, wheel adapter, bolt pattern, spacer, adapter
At Roadkill Enterprises, we pride ourselves in custom making the strongest billet wheel adapters on the market today! Our wheel spacers and adapters are CNC machined out of 6061-T6 Billet…

posted in: roadkill customs garage, news on March 10, 2010 at 02:44 PM
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tags: hood, trunk, deck pin kit, pinning kit
G Sport Hood, Deck Lid, Panel Pinning Kit – Chrome Plated Spring Safety Pins, Scuff Plates, Screws/Nuts. Overall Pin Length of 4 in. w/ 2.5 in. Scuff Plate. Provides Quick…

posted in: roadkill customs garage, news on March 10, 2010 at 11:40 AM
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tags: emblems, badges, insignias, nameplates, trim
New, Used and Vintage Car and Truck Emblems, Badges, Insignias, Nameplates and Trim are available for your projects through our sister site: Emblems, Badges, Insignias, Nameplates, Trim and Lighting

posted in: roadkill customs garage, news on March 10, 2010 at 12:49 AM
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tags: emblem, badge, insignia, nameplate, trim, chrome
This chrome plated custom Streetmachine emblem adds a personal touch to your hot rod, street rod or street machine. There are three (3) mounting pins w/ retainers on the back,…

posted in: roadkill customs garage, news on March 02, 2010 at 11:14 PM
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tags: vehicle wars, car, truck, contest, competition, game
Roadkill Enterprises has launched a new website that pits cars, trucks, hot rods, motorcycles, race cars and many other vehicle types against each other in head-to-head competitions. Visitors can rate…

posted in: roadkill customs garage, news on February 28, 2010 at 09:17 PM
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tags: cars, trucks, motorcycles, hot rods, race cars
How will your ride stack up? Be among the first to upload your vehicle and battle head-to-head with the webs’ best cars, trucks, motorcycles, hot rods, race cars and more!…

posted in: roadkill customs garage, news on February 23, 2010 at 11:12 PM
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tags: ring gear, pinion gear, gear ratio, speed, rpm
This calculator is designed to give the potential speed values of a vehicle, based on the RPM of the engine, the ring gear and pinion gear ratio, the final transmission…

posted in: roadkill customs garage, news on February 14, 2010 at 11:00 PM
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tags: technical, rear end, width, measurements
The Rear End Widths Chart is a reference tool for popular General Motors, Ford and Mopar rear ends and can be very helpful when selecting a rear end to fit…

posted in: roadkill customs garage, news on February 14, 2010 at 12:18 PM
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tags: technical, axle, axle flange
The Axle Flange Housing Identification Chart helps you identify popular axle flange housings by graphical image. Print this and put it in your toolbox or tape it on the wall.…

posted in: roadkill customs garage, news on February 13, 2010 at 10:15 PM
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tags: technical, differential, rear end
The Differential Identification Chart helps you identify popular AMC, Chrysler, Dana, Ford and General Motors differentials by graphical image of cover bolt configuration. Print this and put it in your…

posted in: roadkill customs garage, news on February 12, 2010 at 07:18 PM
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tags: technical, transmission
The Transmission Identification Chart helps you identify popular Chrysler, Ford and General Motors transmissions by graphical image and pan bolt configuration. Print this and put it in your toolbox or…

posted in: roadkill customs garage, news on February 11, 2010 at 09:22 PM
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tags: technical, blower, supercharger, turbocharger, horsepower, gas, gasoline, fuel, hp, pressure, gain
To use the Horsepower Gain from Additional Blower Pressure Calculator, simply enter the anticipated blower pressure. Enter the normally aspirated horsepower at the flywheel or transmission. Click on Calculate. The…

posted in: roadkill customs garage, news on February 11, 2010 at 10:17 AM
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tags: technical, engine, displacement, calculator, geometry, bore, stroke
The Engine Displacement Calculator determines the displacement of the engine by two methods; selecting the engine to get the geometry of the configuration (there are 419 foreign and domestic engines…

posted in: roadkill customs garage, news on February 10, 2010 at 08:51 PM
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tags: technical, mig, tig, arc weld, arc welding, weld, welding
I posted this for internal use awhile ago for some of the hacks that have been in and out of my shop over the years that needed some extra schooling…

posted in: roadkill customs garage, news on February 10, 2010 at 05:56 PM
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tags: technical, ujoint, ujoints, vibration damper, reducer
Welding u-joints is not recommended. Aside from the technical complications of metal stress or risk of boiling the grease, welding your u-joints can be inconvenient. Welding is permanent and the…

posted in: roadkill customs garage, news on February 10, 2010 at 09:30 AM
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tags: technical, engine, pinion angle, ride height, rake, stance
Engine, pinion angle and ride height are all relative to the ground. Most engines are set at 3 degrees, when you look at the side of the intake manifold on…

posted in: roadkill customs garage, news on February 10, 2010 at 09:29 AM
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tags: technical, ride height
Ride Height is the height of your car or truck when it is sitting and the suspension is at the optimum setting (location). We can not stress how important setting…

posted in: roadkill customs garage, news on February 09, 2010 at 08:24 PM
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tags: technical, rearend, rearend gear ratio, gear ratio, ring pinion, rear end
A number of factors must be considered when selecting a rearend gear ratio (ring & pinion set). Tire diameter, transmission choice (with or without overdrive) and desired highway cruising speed.…

posted in: roadkill customs garage, news on February 09, 2010 at 12:24 PM
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tags: technical, obdii, obd2, dtc, diagnostic trouble code
Search OBDII Diagnostic Trouble Codes OBD-II codes consist of a number of parts. Below is a breakdown of what each digit of the code means: First Character – System …

posted in: roadkill customs garage, news on February 08, 2010 at 09:25 PM
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tags: technical, transmission
Use this database to select a transmission or vehicle by make and model. Results will display Make, Model, Year(s) and transmission matches. Popular transmissions are tagged with a photo of…

posted in: roadkill customs garage, news on February 08, 2010 at 07:52 AM
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tags: used auto parts, used car parts, used truck parts, junk yards, junkyards, junk, auto salvage, junkyard, recyclers, auto salvage locator database
Roadkill Customs extensive Junk Yard and Salvage Yard database will help you find Automotive Recyclers to provide you with quality used auto parts. These businesses can provide you with factory-quality…

posted in: roadkill customs garage, news on February 07, 2010 at 01:42 AM
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tags: technical, wheel, tire, wheel bolt pattern, bolt pattern, wheel spacer, wheel adapter
Includes 3 Lug, 4 Lug, 5 Lug, 6 Lug, 7 Lug, 8 Lug Vehicle Bolt Patterns and matching Wheel Spacers and Adapters. Use this searchable database to select your bolt…

posted in: roadkill customs garage, news on February 06, 2010 at 12:47 PM
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tags: technical, reference, tools, toolbox
The Garage / Workshop Toolbox is a collection of the references and resources we refer to often on our own shop computers (and one of the most popular sections of…

posted in: roadkill customs garage, news on June 05, 2009 at 08:24 PM
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tags: hot rod, rat rod, junk yard, used parts
Dead Opossum, {ded} {pos-uhm, uh-pos-uhm}, –noun, plural -sums, (especially collectively) -sum. (1) A vintage or classic car or truck, a prime candidate for restoration. (2) An excellent starting point for…