Here is a look at some special Mustangs that were part of the fifth generation, 2005–2014. The fifth generation of Mustangs brought the brand back to life in an exciting way. It had been given the code name “S197”—what that meant, or indicated, was that the Mustang was shifting to a new rear-wheel-drive platform, called a “D2C,” which stood for “D-class 2-door coupe.” According to the experts, that new platform…
As 1972 was drawing to a close, an entirely new lineup of Chevy pickups was raring to drive right smack into the public’s eye…and pickup history. Here’s a rewind back to that time, some 48 years ago! The years may have flown, but Chevy pickup enthusiasts and collectors recall these trucks like it was yesterday. That’s because Chevy pickups had never looked like that, looked so good and offered as…
Replace your 40 year old shocks and springs with 40 years of innovation. Ready for an upgrade? Established in 1981, Aldan American has been designing and manufacturing coilovers and performance suspension products for 40 years. Made here in Los Angeles, California, U.S.A. we are the professional’s choice for high-quality performance suspension system upgrades and parts. In 40 years a lot has changed – especially when it comes to your suspension….
Aldan American’s Garrett provides a breakdown of the 1988-1998 Chevy and GMC Trucks, front and rear coilover conversion kit at the Aldan Shock Lab. The Aldan American Road Comp Series coilovers are on both the front and the rear of this Chevy. The Road Comp coilovers offers an adjustable right height as well as 11 settings of adjustment for rebound. Learn about options to convert your classic C1500 Chevrolet or…
Muscle cars from the ’60s are cool and somewhat rare to begin with. Here’s a look at five fantastic American muscle cars that came with the top down and made some noise along the way. 1966 Plymouth Belvedere II 426 “Street” Hemi. Around that time, NASCAR® came up with a ruling that any engine on a NASCAR track had to be available to any consumer who happened to walk into…
If you’re looking for Dodge Challenger front and rear lowering springs – Aldan American has the right set up to help you get the stance you’ve always wanted. Welcome to the Aldan Shock Lab – In this episode Garret at Aldan American, walks you through our options to convert your SRT, Hellcat, Dodge Demon, or any Hemi equipped Dodge Challenger to lowering springs. The Aldan American 2008-2018 Dodge Challenger –…
On Sunday 2/7/21 POL cruised through the scenic backyard hills of south Orange County. The staging started at 9:00 AM in Laguna California and at 10:00 AM the cruise got going. Classic cars from all over SoCal drove through Laguna Hills. Checkout some of our favorite builds of the day! The cruise made its way through the sunny hills of Long Beach Is it crazy to think we’re already excited…
There’s just something about a 1955 Bel Air that gets us excited. We love Tim Skrape’s classic build with a modern paint job. From donuts and burnouts to car shows and cruises this ride is always a showstopper. The Black Widow Build had the exhaust handled. The design and sound characteristics of their mufflers were dialed in but the Bel Air needed to see the same high quality performance in…
It wasn’t until the early 1950s that the two biggest American carmakers decided to roll out something that was a departure from the family sedan. In 1953, General Motors unveiled a prototype of a sports car…the Corvette. A little over a year later, Ford revealed their new sports car…the Thunderbird. Both cars were the epitome of cool and were unlike anything either manufacturer had ever rolled out on a showroom…
Have you seen the latest issue of Classic Truck Performance? Start off the new year right and catch up on everything you need to know in the the latest Classic Truck Performance. The Classic Truck Performance Magazine is going digital. The digital edition make it easier than ever before to get your fix on the latest and greatest in the classic truck world. In the January issue of Classic Truck Performance…