Classic Convertible Muscle Cars: The Rare Gems of 1966–1969
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…
Before the El Camino or the Apache Fleetside Pickup, There Was the Cameo Carrier
In March 1955, Chevrolet launched an entirely new series of trucks and pickups—they were advertised as “Task Force” trucks—and Chevy was determined to give the public vehicles for whatever tasks they had. So, they rolled out an innovative Task Force pickup to catch the eye of new and more buyers: the Cameo Carrier. With the Task Force trucks, Chevy was rolling out something that drove better, felt better and looked…
Cool Facts About the Corvettes on TV’s Route 66
The “Third Character”: The Classic Corvette You don’t have to be “older” to appreciate the fact that the Chevy Corvette was a huge part of the show Route 66, which debuted on October 7, 1960, and ran through March of 1964. You could say it was the car that made the show. But for all Corvette fans—especially those who love the classic Corvettes of the early 1960s—there’s nothing cooler than…
The Complete Guide to Car and Truck Suspension Parts
The Complete Guide to Car and Truck Suspension Parts Often overlooked, but one of the most crucial systems within a car or truck is suspension. The suspension is responsible for how effectively a vehicle responds to road obstacles, challenging road conditions and other hazards. On-road examples of this include but are not limited to: potholes, uneven pavement, banked turns and speed bumps. The suspension plays a critical role by softening…
Road Comp Series Coilovers – Aldan American
If you own a classic muscle car from General Motors from the late 50’s on up to the 1980’s you know how great these cars are. Looking to make your ride even better? Check out our new Road Comp Series bolt-on coilover kits. Watch Our New Video Below Made in the U.S.A., Aldan American coilovers are fully adjustable for maximum performance and on road comfort. Aldan Road Comp coilovers are…
3 Suspension Upgrades for your Chevy C10 Truck
If you’re building or driving a 1963-1987 Chevrolet C10 and looking to upgrade your suspension, here’s a couple options your can order and install over the weekend. C10 Adjustable Shocks If your truck is stock, lowered or running air bags, a good set of adjustable shocks will make the world of difference with your coil springs or airbags. The benefit of adjustable shocks is that you gain the option to…
Pro Performance 2-Door Tahoe Coilover Install – Aldan American
Pro Performance Installs Aldan American Coilovers On Their 1999, Chevy Tahoe 2-Door If you love OBS pickups like we do, you know the 2-door Tahoe and Blazers from 88-99 are fast becoming one of the most coveted models to build in the C1500 world of trucks. Travis from Pro Performance recently installed our complete, front 88-98 C1500 OBS Suspension kit on his 1999 2-door Tahoe. Check out the video below…
5 Ways to Modernize Your Classic Car Suspension
5 Ways to Modernize Your Classic Car Suspension How can I Improve the drivability and performance of my classic car? Classic cars and trucks from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s had design, styling and engines that we still reference and use today in modern production vehicles. In the past, when it came to suspension upgrades, performance options were limited. With modern technology and with decades in suspension engineering improvements, we…
Top 3 Muscle Car Suspension Upgrades
If you own or plan on building a classic American muscle car, you’ve got a ton of options to upgrade your suspension. We break it down into our Top 3 Suspension Upgrades you can do today. Muscle cars from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s are timeless classics that had great suspensions for the time. With advancements in technology, classic muscle car owners have the ability to bolt-on modern day suspension…
A 2nd Gen Camaro Suspension Kit You Can Install At Home – Aldan American
The second generation of Chevrolet’s Camaro was produced from 1970-1981 and was General Motors encore to the highly successful first gen Camaro’s that were produced from 1967-1969. 4-speed Muncie transmissions, 350 c.i., 396 c.i. V8’s, split bumpers and RS/SS, RS, SS and a multiple array of trim packages made the second gen Camaro one of the most popular muscle cars of the 70’s, 80’s and today. Benefits of Installing a…