Wheel of the Month - MUROC III from Budnik
New from Budnik Wheels, the Muroc III combines retro styling with an updated look. For more than 10 years, Budnik has been designing and manufacturing wheels and accessories with personality, dedication, and style. With different finishes available, including brushed, polished, or powdercoated colors, custom wheels by Budnik allow you to add your own personal touch. Sizes are available from 15- to 22-inch diameter, including the dynamic Fat-lip profile. For more information, contact Budnik Wheels, Dept. CCT, 15251 Pipeline Ln., Huntington Beach, CA 92649; call (714)-892-1932; visit www.budnik.com.
Mallory Flamed Lightweight Jacket
When the temperature falls, turn up the heat with this flamed racing jacket. The jacket features a 100-percent Nylon Tasion shell with 600mm water-resistant PU coating, a full front zipper, two angled waist slash pockets and one interior right chest pocket, as well as inset sleeves with shirred elastic cuffs, flame graphics, and embroidered brand logos. For more information, contact Mr. Gasket Company, Dept. CCT, 10601 Memphis Ave. #12, Cleveland, OH 44144; visit www.mrgasket.com.
Strutting with Shockwave
The Shockwave 7000 is Air Ride Technologies' newest rear air spring/ shock combination engineered specifically for lighter-weight vehicles with lighter load capacities where a softer spring rate is preferred. The 4-inch-diameter Shockwave 7000 is appropriate for the rear of lighter vehicles, such as '28-31 Model A's, '32-34 Fords, and the rear of custom classic trucks up to the late '50s. The Shockwave 7000 is also well suited as a supplement to leaf-spring vehicles. For more information, contact Air Ride Technologies, Dept. CCT, 350 S. St. Charles St., Jasper, IN 47546; call (812) 481-4787; visit www.ridetech.com.
For Trucks with LS1 Power
Centerforce announces the addition of 6-puck sprung hub discs for racing and extreme performance for vintage custom trucks sporting an LS1 power-plant. This new disc can be used with any high-end pressure plate Centerforce offers, from the Centerforce I pressure plate up to the LMC Series and DFX pressure plates. For more information on Centerforce, contact Midway Industries, Inc., Dept. CCT, 2266 Crosswind Dr., Prescott, AZ 86301; call (928) 771-8422; visit www.centerforce.com.
JBA Truck Headers
Premium quality, heavy-duty construction, and power gains by the handful are key elements to the JBA design philosophy. Improved fuel economy and throttle response, reduced underhood temperature, and enhanced engine compartment aesthetics are all accomplished by equipping your vintage truck's powerplant with JBA Headers. For more information, contact JBA Headers, Dept. CCT, 7149 Mission Gorge Rd., Ste. D., San Diego, CA 92120; call (619) 229-7797; visit www.jbaheaders.com.
Brinkley Deuce Roadster Pickup
Brinkley MFG announces the production of its new '32 Ford Roadster Pickup body. This RPU features a curved windshield, no-cowl design with hood, side panels, and grille shell. The body design includes extended doors and an enlarged passenger compartment with a lowered bucket-seating platform. Brinkley also offers a matching contemporary short or long pickup bed, a one-piece front fender/running board package, a rear roll pan, a one-piece top, and an interior option. As with all Brinkley MFG offerings, these products feature premium fiberglass materials and engineered steel reinforcement throughout. For more information, contact Brinkley MFG, Dept. CCT, P.O. Box 2337, Oregon City, OR 97045; call (503) 632-1932; visit www.brinkleymfg.com.
Chevy & GMC Steps for '55-66 Stepsides
Tuckers Classic Pickup Parts in Las Vegas has new heavy-gauge steel shortbed steps for '55-66 Chevrolet and GMC pickups. The steps are available in semi-gloss black primer or brilliant chrome-plated finish. For more information, contact Tuckers Classic Pickup Parts, Dept. CCT, 4815 W. Reno, Las Vegas, NV 89118; call (800) 544-1955; visit www.tuckersparts.com.
700-R4 Transmission Torque Converter Lock-Up Kit
Now you can control the lock-up converter on your overdrive transmission with your carbureted engine without buying an expensive computer. With Painless Performance's Lock-Up Kit, you don't need the computer or speed sensor. A vacuum-controlled Fourth-gear pressure switch/lock-up solenoid combination controls the lock-up. The kit includes everything to complete the job, including a pan gasket, and it fits any 700-R4 GM transmission. For more information, contact Painless Performance Products, Dept. CCT, 2501 Ludelle St. Fort Worth, TX 76105; call (817) 244-6212; visit www.painlessperformance.com.
Dart Aluminum Big-Block
Coming soon is the new Dart forged billet-aluminum big-block, completely CNC-machined from a solid billet of 6061-T6 aluminum for ultimate strength and versatility. With .750-inch-thick decks and full water jackets around the cylinders, the Dart billet-aluminum block can be used in the most demanding applications. The block offers virtually unlimited choices in deck height, bore diameter, and lifter/camshaft configuration. For more information, contact Dart Machinery, Dept. CCT, 353 Oliver Dr., Troy, MI 48084; call (248) 362-1188; visit www.dartheads.com.
Generator Looks with Alternator Amps
Powermaster introduced its first PowerGen for early-model flathead Fords last year. Now GM guys don't have to feel left out, with both a long-mount and a short-mount version for many GMs up to '64. If you have a unique application or custom brackets, you'll be happy to know a universal Power-Gen (no mount) has also been introduced for those who want to customize their own mount. All PowerGens produce 75 amps (60 amps at idle), have an easy-to-install one-wire design, and are available in black and polished finishes. GM versions are also available in chrome. For more information, contact Powermaster Motorsports, Dept. CCT, 7501 Strawberry Plains Pike, Knoxville, TN 37924; call (865) 688-5953; visit www.powermaster motorsports.com.