Over the years, the Buick Skylark changed its look and style more than an aging Hollywood star, but things started to roll when the Gran Sport made its debut in 1965. There were a few starts and stops along the way though…the Skylark name had its debut in 1953 and was introduced as the Roadmaster Skylark. It was one of several very special GM convertibles introduced that year, and the…
Aldan American’s Garrett was interviewed by Paul with Summit Racing for their Performance Parts Expo Video Series. In this episode, Garrett introduces the new Aldan American RCX coilover kits. RCX Coilover Kits have 180 points of shock adjustment so you can fine-tune the perfect ride height and handling characteristics you’re looking for. Even better, these coilovers will work with stock and many aftermarket tubular control arms. Learn more from Garrett…
Tanya Toothman from West Covina, CA visited us at the Aldan Shock Lab and got the full Aldan American Treatment with new coilovers for her 1989 C4 Corvette. When Tanya’s not on the track, she runs a construction company. Tanya’s passion for killer cars and track days started at a young age. Around 5 years old she started going to the Pamona Drags with her dad. Recently, Tanya joined The…
Car Craft is back! The magazine that inspired motorheads started with the inaugural issue in 1953 and gave in-depth tech on American muscle cars. It was revived as a video series three years after the final issue was printed. Car Craft is still committed to building real-world vehicles emphasizing functionality and budget. In the first segment of the new web series, car builder Kevin Tetz and Hot Rod Magazine editor…
James White is 41 years old and from the San Gabriel Valley CA. James’s Instagram page, @626Chevelle, posts muscle car builds, performance parts and races. James recently came to the Aldan Studio with his Aldan-equipped 1999 Chevy 2DR Tahoe. When James isn’t cruising around in the Tahoe you can find him in his ’68 Chevelle. His 1968 Chevelle has been heavily modified with a cammed LS2 with AFR heads, Tremec…
Mike Miller from Lakewood, CA, spent 42 years working at Pennzoil, now Shell oil. Since his retirement, he has been afforded more time to restore a 1966 Ford Mustang and attend local car shows with his club, the SOCAL Chariots. This isn’t his first Mustang; he was inspired to give a new life to the 66 as it reminded him of his first car, a 1965 Mustang. He eventually traded…
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…
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 –…
This week the at the Aldan American Shock Lab, Charlie Rivers, an LA local dropped off his 1970 Ford Ranchero for the Aldan American experience. Our Aldan American Bolt-On & Go! coil over solutions allow you to easily improve the looks and handling of your car. For more detailed step-by-step instructions follow us on YouTube to stay up to date on this build! With new suspension, the collectible is well…
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…