In the May issue, we addressed classic Mustang instrumentation from an electrical system standpoint-temperature, fuel, and oil pressure gauges along with ammeters. But what about the nuts and bolts of ...

Modifying an older Pontiac is often like painting a house. The large surface areas go very quickly, and then you get mired in the trim and wood work. When swapping or upgrading components, they often ...

Speedometer-gear calibration and selection should be an integral part of any changes to your Mustang's chassis or driveline. Changes to wheel and tire size alter the speedometer reading because the ...

If you drive your hot rod, even once in a while, then you depend on all of your gauges to be reliable and accurate. Just a small percentage of miscalibration can result in engine damage or failure, ...

I just drove nearly 700 miles in my 1985 Jeep J10 pickup, and encountered a failure so absurd, I'm still not sure I believe it: My speedometer is leaking buckets of oil onto my feet as I drive. While ...

[Ah2002] didn’t like the shaky needle in his car’s speedometer so he replaced it with a ring of LEDs. The old speedometer had a cable which rotated along with the gearbox for mechanical speed ...

Screens have become the defining feature of most car interiors, but big problems can arise when these modern facets of automotive design fail. The Volkswagen Group is finding that out firsthand right ...