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Mid-Engined Corvette Happening?

Jan 8, 2015

Behold, mid-engine Corvette fans: The car you’ve waited patiently for Chevrolet to build has finally evolved beyond titillating concepts to the engineering mule revealed here. An 82-second strike by our recon op resulted in 15 frames before security narcs dropped the curtain on this black test car—with its two occupants still inside.

Don’t fret over the pointy-pickup camouflage; more attractive attire will follow. Instead take solace in a cabin hugging the front axle, ample space between the cockpit and the rear wheels for the hot parts, and this Corvette’s crouched and ready attitude.

Corvette Skip Shift Eliminator

Jan 5, 2015

Today John shows off the Skip Shift for your 1997-2013 Corvette a quick solution to disable the CAG without an engine light!

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Canned Air Detail Tip

Jan 2, 2015

Dust Buster (or a generic “canned air” product) is commonly used to clean computer keyboards. Basically, it is cold, compressed air in a can. It works great for blasting unwanted debris from your car’s nooks and crannies. We’ve used it to blast dust from interior vents and to remove dried, crusty wax residue on the exterior (especially around emblems).

Installing a New Intake Manifold

Jan 2, 2015

Installing a new intake manifold

Tools: standard socket set, standard wrenches, flat-blade and/or Phillips screwdriver, putty knife or scraper, torque wrench

Tinware: aftermarket aluminum intake manifold, quality high performance intake gaskets, gasket sealer (silicone)

Tip: Before final installation, double check the fit of your parts to make sure everything lines up and will work with your existing application.

Performance gains: a cooler, higher-flowing intake charge, and, aluminum manifolds typically result in about a 25 pound weight loss

Posted in Camaro and Technical

50th Anniversary Mustangs For Service Members

Dec 26, 2014

Think getting your hands on one of the 1,964 50th Anniversary Ford Mustangs is hard as a civilian? Imagine how tough it might be for the Mustang fanatics in our nation's military. Perhaps recognizing this fact, Ford Emerging Market Services and the Overseas Military Sales Corporation (the only Ford-authorized retailer on the military's bases) ran a raffle, with the winners receiving the opportunity to purchase one of the limited-edition muscle cars.

Removal and Replacement of Engine

Dec 26, 2014

Tools: standard socket set, standard wrenches, engine hoist, engine stand or cradle, floor jack (if needed)

Cost: if renting an engine hoist, expect to pay about $40 for a day’s use

Tinware: heavy-duty chain and/or lifting plate

Tip: If you pull the motor and trans out together as one unit, invest in a transmission tail plug to avoid trans fluid from pouring out the rear of the case during removal.

Performance gains: hopefully you’re pulling the motor to either freshen up what you have, or to stuff a monster, fire-breathing big-block in its place!

The Shelby Mustangs That Never Were

Dec 18, 2014

Before reading this article, there’s something you must understand. In 2005, Wilhelm Motor Works was granted a contract to build a prototype G.T.350C for Shelby’s approval. The G.T.350Cs you see here were built while Wilhelm Motor Works held that contract and all three were to be a licensed product of the Shelby automotive family of performance cars. However, during their construction, events took place which has taken the Shelby status away from them. Those events include three lawsuits, one of which Shelby was found to have breached the contract which led to these cars being built and, because of the breach, a $250 Million dollar lawsuit thereafter. Because of this, everyone should agree that these are special cars. After all, how many cars can claim to be the cause of so large a lawsuit? In any event, these Mustang Convertibles are not being called Shelbys by anyone. This article is about when, where and why they were built which is what makes them the special cars that they are today.

First Corvette Pedal Car?

Dec 18, 2014

This is the only Corvette Pedal Car known to have been built by Harley Earl outside of GM. Were there others built inside GM? Nobody seems to know the answer to that question.

The car was built by industrial designer Clair Samhammer, at Harley Earl Incorporated in Warren, Michigan, who had supervisory and hands-on responsibilities for the construction of the car. Construction went on between 1953 and 1954.

Hard To Fathom

Dec 18, 2014

In these days of dazzling chrome wheels and flashy paint jobs, Mark Hassett’s Fathom Green 1969 Camaro doesn’t fit the bill. But a true Camaro aficionado will definitely sit up and take notice! This pristine sleeper gives no hint to its performance potential or its fascinating history. The casual observer would have a hard time believing this is one of the most powerful passenger cars ever built– and one of the rarest.

Posted in Camaro and Featured

Eckler's New Distribution Center Completed

Dec 17, 2014

Eckler’s State-of-the-Art Warehouse/Distribution Center Completed

Eckler's celebrates its $9.5M facility expansion with a grand opening ceremony. City leaders, company executives and many others attended the opening of the automotive leader's distribution center and warehouse.

Titusville, FL December 17, 2014

Eckler Industries, Inc., the nation’s largest provider of restoration parts and accessories for classic and enthusiast automobiles, celebrated the completion of its 180,000 square foot, state-of-the-art warehouse facility at the Grissom Centroplex in Titusville, FL with a Grand Opening ceremony on Friday, December 12th. The enhanced fulfillment facility is the central warehousing and distribution location for all General Motors, Porsche and Mercedes parts and accessories that the company sells through its extensive catalog and online network.