Articles by Greg MacNicoll

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Articles by Greg MacNicoll

Stop the Body Roll: Upgrade Your Classic Ford with the CPP549 Front Sway Bar Kit
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Stop the Body Roll: Upgrade Your Classic Ford with the CPP549 Front Sway Bar Kit

If your classic Ford leans hard in corners, feels unstable during lane changes, or simply doesn’t inspire confidence behind the wheel, it may be time for a handling upgrade. One of the easiest and most effective ways to dramatically improve cornering performance is with a larger front sway bar, and that’s exactly where the CPP549 Front Sway Bar Kit from Classic Performance Products comes in. Designed for classic Ford platforms including the 1964–66 Mustang, Falcon, Ranchero, and Comet, the CPP549 helps reduce body roll, improve steering response, and create a more stable driving experience without sacrificing street comfort.

Beware of Counterfeit Websites Pretending to Sell CPP Products
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Beware of Counterfeit Websites Pretending to Sell CPP Products

When shopping for classic car and truck parts online, it’s important to know who you’re buying from. Classic Performance Products, Inc. has built its reputation by supplying quality brake, steering, and suspension components for classic cars and trucks. Unfortunately, counterfeit and misleading websites sometimes try to take advantage of that reputation by pretending to sell CPP products. These sites may use CPP product names, photos, descriptions, or part numbers to make shoppers believe they are buying genuine Classic Performance Products parts. In reality, the parts may be counterfeit, misrepresented, poor quality, or may never ship at all.
C10 Nationals Texas: CPP Show Special You Don’t Want to Miss
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C10 Nationals Texas: CPP Show Special You Don’t Want to Miss

If you’re heading to the C10 Nationals Texas, now’s the perfect time to upgrade your truck and save while you’re at it. Classic Performance Products (CPP) is offering an exclusive show-only deal designed specifically for builders who want to pick up parts at the event and skip the wait. What’s the Deal? For a limited time, you can score 10% off all CPP-manufactured parts with no minimum purchase required. This is a pre-order only promotion, meaning you’ll place your order ahead of time and pick it up directly at the event.

Tri-Five Chevy Disc Brake Upgrade CPP Modular Spindles & Brackets
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Tri-Five Chevy Disc Brake Upgrade CPP Modular Spindles & Brackets

If you’re building a 1955–57 Chevy, one of the smartest upgrades you can make isn’t flashy paint or bigger wheels, it’s your front suspension and braking system. That’s where CPP’s Modular Spindles & Brackets (Part #5557SDBK) come in. This setup gives your Tri-Five Chevy the foundation for modern braking performance, a clean, lowered stance, and the flexibility to build your system your way.

Frankie Talks Bigger Brake upgrades
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Frankie Talks Bigger Brake upgrades

Bigger Brake upgrades for all of your CPP big brake kits are available and ready to fill in your 18”+ wheels without breaking the bank!

Inside Classic Performance Products: A Behind-the-Scenes Tour of Innovation, Scale, and Craftsmanship
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Inside Classic Performance Products: A Behind-the-Scenes Tour of Innovation, Scale, and Craftsmanship

If you’ve ever installed parts from Classic Performance Products (CPP), you already know the reputation, quality, performance, and fitment that builders trust. But what you don’t always see is what happens behind the scenes. This video takes us on a full, unfiltered tour of CPP’s headquarters, and it completely reshapes what most enthusiasts think they know about the brand.
STOP BETTER NOW! 47–53 Chevy Truck Disc Brake Conversion
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STOP BETTER NOW! 47–53 Chevy Truck Disc Brake Conversion

Upgrade Your 1947–53 Chevy Truck with CPP Disc Brakes (Firewall Booster Kit)

If you're still relying on factory drum brakes in your 1947–1953 Chevy truck, it’s time for a serious upgrade. Modern traffic demands modern stopping power, and that’s exactly what the CPP Complete Disc Brake Kit with Firewall-Mounted Booster (4753CBK-5-FWB) delivers. This isn’t just a brake upgrade…it’s a complete transformation in how your truck drives.
Front Disc Brake Conversion Kit Installation Guide
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Front Disc Brake Conversion Kit Installation Guide

Upgrade Your Classic Chevy or Nova the Right Way. When it comes to improving the stopping power of your classic GM build, a front disc brake conversion is one of the most impactful upgrades you can make. Whether you're working on a Nova, Camaro, or Chevelle, upgrading from outdated drum brakes to modern disc brakes delivers better performance, safety, and confidence behind the wheel. At Classic Performance Products, we design our brake kits to bolt on cleanly while delivering modern braking performance for your vintage ride.

1963 Chevy C10, Stafford's Garage, CPP Equipped
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1963 Chevy C10, Stafford's Garage, CPP Equipped

Staffords Garage updates this 1963 Stepside Chevy "Burley Woods" C10 with CPP Midnite Series Power Brake Booster, front and rear Big Brake Kit with Modular 2.5" Drop Spindles, and Totally Tubular Upper & Lower air bag control arms. This beautiful stepside was driven from Louisiana to Vegas and back, proving that it is 100% roadworthy.

Upgrade Your Nova Steering the Right Way
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Upgrade Your Nova Steering the Right Way

If your classic Chevy II or Nova is starting to feel loose, noisy, or just not as responsive as it should, this is the upgrade you’ve been waiting for. Introducing CPP’s Premium Nova Lower Ball Joint, now paired with the NEW FitRight™ Flanged Lock Nut, designed to deliver stronger, smoother, and more reliable engineered performance than stock. Why Upgrade Your Ball Joint?