Learning To Turn: The Art of Making Muscle Cars Handle
In much the same way I can still remember the first time I felt the brutal acceleration of a hot-rodded muscle car (it was the neighbor’s ’70 Duster 340 when I was about 8 years old), I can also recall the first time I felt the lateral force of a hard...
Look Twice At Those Old Parts
“Whoa! Gimme that back!” We were working on the front brakes of a project car, and the owner, who was assisting, was about to toss out the used wheel bearing that had been removed when my friend turning the wrenches suddenly lit up. Fresh wheel bearin...
Project Car Problem Solvers
As I leaned over the fender, scraping an old cork valve cover gasket from a V-8-cylinder head, I got a momentary sense of déjà vu, no doubt triggered in part by the familiar scent of aged motor oil and years-baked sealant. The recall was clearly drawi...
Backfire: The Rest Of A Racing ‘Cuda’s Story And More Engine Art
Letter Of The Month: The Rest of the StoryI really enjoy being a subscriber to HMM. I was especially interested in the article by Eric English, “The Contender”, in the September 2023 issue. In the article, there were questions about the history of thi...
How Did This 1968 L79 Chevelle Remain Barely Used For Decades?
During the heart of the original musclecar era, the vast wealth of steadily escalating high-performance offerings meant that some of the day’s otherwise appealing hardware could become overshadowed. Chevrolet’s hot L79-code 327 engine serves as an exc...
Backfire: Will There Be Any Fun In The Future?
Any Fun In The Future?I am a longtime subscriber to the Hemmings publications and my favorite magazine on this planet is HMM. In my 68 years I have subscribed to many different automotive magazines, but none have been so enjoyable as Hemmings. Thanks ...
Take A Moment When You Get Angry At The Project Car
"Now I remember why I don’t like working on cars!” This was how my call with a good friend started a few weeks ago. They were his words, inspired by the frustration he was feeling after working on a Mustang he’d owned for quite a few years. Like a lot...