Saved From The Crusher – 1969 Malibu Resurrection
Jack Nelson originally purchased this 1969 Malibu in 1984 for $150.00. It was advertised as “not running” in the Saturday morning Daily Breeze paper for $200.00. He towed it home and proceeded to diagnose why it wouldn’t start. The first problem he found was the 2 barrel carburetor body was loose from the base plate. He removed it and tightened the 3 screws. He primed the float bowl with some…
How To Improve Your El Camino Ride with Aldan Coilover Kit
Our friend Gary recently lent us his original 1969 El Camino SS 396 for a suspension install feature with Chevy High Performance Magazine. Gary’s owned this 69′ El Camino for several years and was looking to drive it more, but wanted a better ride and a lower stance from what was originally on the vehicle. Being an original 396 SS car – having a bolt-on coilover design was a plus…
Aldan Product Data Achieves Platinum Status with SEMA Data Co-Op
We recently launched our product data with the SEMA Data Co-Op and achieved Platinum status (Highest Quality – Yep, that’s how we roll). Why does product data matter? By formatting product data into industry standardized formatting like ACES/PIES standards, we’re able to make our products more search friendly. Barcodes, web links, instruction sheets, year/make/model fitment are some of the benefits and important factors in standardizing product data. What the, is ACES/PIES? When you have…
1964 Pontiac GTO – Track Tested (Video)
Meet our friend Don. Don built one of the baddest 1964 GTO’s on the planet. Here’s the story. As a teenager, Don and his father found a 64′ Pontiac GTO in New Jersey that would one day become the ultimate track car. Over the years and through several restorations and upgrades, Don and his GTO keep getting faster. Sporting a built LS3 with over 650 hp, matched up to an Auto Gear M22…
DNA of Aldan Coilover Shocks
Over 35 years we’ve seen a lot of trends, designs and products in the world of high performance coilovers. Inexpensive coilover options sometimes are great for the short-term, but when these shocks need servicing or repair you usually have to replace the entire unit and possibly dealing with a company 7,000 miles away. We incorporate decades of experience in manufacturing and racing in every coilover we produce. Sourcing materials in the U.S.A. and…
Metal Build of the Week: 1932 Ford “Atomic Deuce”
Our friends at MSD sent over some pictures and a build profile of their gorgeous 1932 Ford known as the Atomic Deuce. Here’s the parts it took to build this amazing Texas 32′: New Age Motorsports ’32 Ford 5 window glass body Paint and body work by Squeeg’s Kustoms in Chandler, Arizona Color- Squeeg’s Hot Rod Red Pete and Jakes complete rolling chassis LS3 engine: GM Hot Cam MSD Atomic…
Buttercup C10 In the Wild
Meet Buttercup. This 1974 C-10 pickup built by Johny G at Johny’s Garage out of Bell Gardens, California is one bad machine. Factory paint with updated exterior and interior components set this truck apart and make for the perfect setup. The best part of this build? It’s static. “No Airbags!?” No Airbags. “But how is it so low?” Porterbuilt suspension combined with our Phantom Series coilovers and Aldan’s high-travel coilsprings make…