Four Wheel and Off-Road- June 2007

Tech
Suspension Special!
*Lifting a ‘05-‘07 Dodge, ‘03-now Toyota 4Runner, ‘07 Chevy, 4" long arm TJ, pre-runner style F150, ‘78-;79 F150/Bronco. Also a look at leveling kits.
*Killer new beadlocks

Features
*Propane powered ‘87 Chevy fullsize. Everyone needs Unimog axles
*The 5-day interview. Welcome Ali Mansour!
*Built To Grind truck(buggy?)club. There some very cool tube bending going on here.

www.fourwheelandoffroad.com

Car Craft- June 2007

Feature cars
*Bright yellow ‘72 El Camino, all home-built.
*1993 10-second LT1 Camaro. Way too clean!
*’71 Roadrunner. People should build more of this style.
*A simple and clean nine-second ‘71 Nova.

Tech
*V-8 power combos with prices! I want a 500ci Caddy. Torque baby!
*8.8 Ford rear-end details
*Rebuild your door panels. Or do what I do, just leave ‘em off.
*Fix your brakes. Gotta love the blown Buick.

And what issue would be complete without a Krass and Bernie cartoon.

www.carcraft.com

Rodder’s Digest- June 2007

Feature cars
*Hemi powered Deuce roadster. Fuel-injected 392, ET Fueler wheels(I want them!), semi traditional.
* 1932 Ford Sedan. Nice car but this feature proves once again why black cars aren’t seen much in magazine spreads. I can’t see it!
*’29 Model A Roadster. Bright yellow, Halibrands, tri-carbed small block Chevy. Just enough bumps to keep it real.
*1948 Chopped Chevy Truck. Chopped, dropped shop truck

Event Coverage
*NSRA Southeast Nationals
*Creepers Fun Run
*Penske Hot Rod Picnic
*Goodguys Southeastern Nationals

Tech
*Fabbing new fender braces
*Electrical relays with nice diagrams
*Spray-on insulation

And the great 15 Things segment, What if Nascar formed Nasrod? Damn funny and probably true. I do miss Lance though.

www.roddersdigest.com

Off-road Enthusiast- May 2007/Premier Issue

Yea, another off-road magazine! Off-road Enthusiast(ORE) is brand spanking new and from the looks of the debut issue, good things are to come. ORE will cover everything off-road. Want mud? You got it. Want rocks? You got it! Want sand? You got it! Want quads, trucks, buggies, sandrails, dirt bikes? You got it! If it’s in the dirt, ORE will cover it.

The first issue has a nice balance of vehicle features and tech. The feature vehicles include a sick ‘92 Bronco pre-runner type. Massive suspension travel and maximum air is where it’s at. A bright yellow LS1 equipped sandrail is next up. Made by HRT Motorsports, this rail looks like way too much fun. The only bad thing about the feature trucks/rails is that there isn’t enough description. The biggest example of this is the fullsize Chevy truck rockcrawler. You find out he can drive but nothing about the truck itself.

One of the tech articles is about a 1970 Ford 3/4 ton that get a major overhaul. Lift up the body and swap an Excursion frame underneath! And top it off with one amazing custom suspension and you have the makings of a damn fine mini-monster. Want to have more fun with your quad? Install some nitrous! ORE covers some exhaust work, lifting a Super Duty with coil-overs, diesel cylinder heads and how a Sway-A-Way shock goes together.

The single funniest thing about the first issue of ORE is the coverage of Project Outdoor Access FJ. It’s not the truck that’s funny, it’s the words "Part 2" and "in our last issue." Now if you’ve been paying attention so far, you should have noticed in the title "PREMIER ISSUE!" As in Vol. 1, Number 1! Come on we know it’s a mistake but it’s still really funny.

www.apg-media.com

Rod and Custom- June 2007

Every rod builder has, at one time or another, tried to paint their car. Some come out pristine, some not so much. The June 2007 Rod and Custom covers some paint topics that aren’t normally covered.

The Spade Brothers show how to flake out a ‘32 Ford. From basecoat to clear, everything is covered. And it turns out very nice. They can come over and spray my sedan when I’m ready! There is an article on the pros and cons of flattened paint. Suede is very popular and this feature shows you how to get a finish that will last through the rigors of driving.

On the cover you get a glance of ASTROSLED. Wowzy is this cool(did I just say wowzy?). Dave Shuten created this Roth-inspired masterpiece. I mean, come on, he flaked the transmission. Radir mags, blown hemi(I love the exhaust) and cool paint make this thee showcar of the 21st Century. Also featured is a ‘28 Ford sedan delivery built by Terry and Margie Booth. Sure they cut up a extremely rare car and hot rodded it, who cares. Screw the restorers!

There is coverage of the 2007 Grand National Roadster show. All the top cars are pictured including, James Hetfield’s ‘53 Buick, "Lost" star Matthew Fox’s in-progress chopped Merc, John D’Agostino’s ‘57 Olds and a slew of others. A small portion covers the 75 Top Deuces(Fred Steele’s roadster is a personal favorite) and the Suede Palace which has a pic of my buddies Aaron Von Minden’s ‘30 Model A Coupe(you rock!). Oh yeah they show the Americas Most Beautiful Roadster winner. Forgettable.

Also there is an article on the new book "The Art Of Von Dutch". Looks like a must read.

www.rodandcustommagazine.com

Four Wheeler- May 2007

If your building a truck, be it for towing or the trail, it’s nice to have a pair of tough axles under your rig. The May 2007 Four Wheeler’s shows you how to do just that. It’s an axle and gears month!

Apparently you’re nothing unless your rolling on a Dana 60 and a 14-bolt. I’d love to find the forest where these things grow because everyone has them. Or so they say. Anyway, there is a nice feature on Randy’s Ring and Pinion’s new axles, 35-spline lockout hubs and gears.

Will freezing your gears help them last longer? Read all about it on an article on Cryogenic gear treatment. There is also a buyer’s guide on gears and lockers.

The Four Wheeler guys take their Mega Titan project over the Rubicon. Looks like it held up quite well but when do I get my 46" Claws? All the new and pretty trucks are shown the 2007 North American International Auto Show and there is a quick look at the new 2008 Porsche Cayenne Turbo SUV. At $90,000+ it ain’t cheap but you get what you pay for, if you can afford it!

There is a way too short article on Robby Gordon’s Dakar test. How much fun can one person have?

www.fourwheeler.com

Circle Track- June 2007

Circle Track magazine has always been the ‘techier’ of the major stock car racing magazines and the June 2007 issue is no exception. There is articles on dirt and asphalt, so there is something for everyone.

Get Your Game On covers the top 15 tips to keep your motor running in top fashion. As stated above there are two features on planning for the upcoming season. If you like it dirty or like to keep it clean on the asphalt there are tips to help you keep your program heading in the right direction.

Belt Up shows you how easy it is to switch to a timing belt from your ordinary chain and there is a look at the new Chevy R07 cylinder head and how to analyze your weight distribution to get you around the track faster.

Also, there is a nice article on the late great Benny Parsons.

www.circletrack.com