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Detail of updated Mustang II spindle for classic cars

Mustang II Spindle and Hub for the Modern Era

CPP brings strength and reliability to the world of Mustang II steering and brakes As seen in the May 2022 Issue of CK Truck Magazine! If you are building a 1959 or older GM truck and want to bring it unto the modern age with independent front suspension (IFS) one solution you’ve probably heard of is Mustang II. In the early days, guys would grab suspension and steering parts from Fo...

1965 Chevelle Gas Tank Install

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A Tank Full: Swapping Your Chevelle Gas Tank to Accept Fuel Injection or Just Upgrade is a Worthwhile Project 1. Geoff Jones at Hot Rods By Dean is positioning our Classic Performance Products (CPP) complete fuel injection–ready gas tank under our project ’64 Chevelle. As Seen in the June 2022 Issue of Modern Rodding Magazine BY BRIAN BRENNAN, PHOTOGRAPHY BY THE AUTHOR Maintaining ...

Rebuilding, Instead of Replacing, Stock Control Arms on a ’71 Suburban

C10 front suspension 1967-1972 suburban

Remove, Rebuild, and Run! As Seen in the July Issue of Classic Truck Performance Magazine! BY TODD RYDEN PHOTOGRAPHY BY THE AUTHOR There are so many great suspension upgrade options available for most of our classic trucks these days. From trick tubular control arms to cool coilover conversions, or entire bolt-in front clip assemblies and complete chassis if you prefer to go to th...

Installing CPP Power Disc Brakes On A ’66 Chevy II

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A Clean Brake As Seen in the May 2022 Issue of All Chevy Performance Magazine BY TOMMY LEE BYRD, PHOTOGRAPHY BY THE AUTHOR Braking systems changed a lot during the ’60s. It was common to see drum brakes and single-pot master cylinders well into the muscle car era, but dual master cylinders were made mandatory by 1967. It can be argued that these early systems were adequate for the...

Step-by-step guide for power steering hose installation

Installing CPP’s Brake Booster Kit for 1962-1967 Nova

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https://youtu.be/ctWtvnDpBbU At this point, you probably know that to stop with confidence in your classic Chevy II/Nova, you really need power disc brakes. What you might not know is what combination of parts are needed to make that happen. With CPP’s Brake Booster Kit and pre-bent brake lines, there’s no guesswork involved when upgrading to power brakes. Plus, everything bolts right in!...

Power Steering Hose Kit Install Made Easy

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How to Install CPP’s Model-Specific and Universal Power Steering Hose Kits https://youtu.be/ygClK1iukqc Successfully completing a power steering conversion on a classic car or truck can sometimes be harder than you think. Why? Because even after finding a power steering box, pump and brackets for your vehicle, you still have to figure out the fittings and lines. Luckily, CPP takes the ...

Fuel pressure regulator compatible with EFI and boost systems

CPP’s New Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator: Carburetors, EFI and Boost

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNLrCbiI3RE Gone are the days of needing a different fuel pressure regulator when you make upgrades under the hood. CPP’s fully adjustable fuel pressure regulator works for just about any classic car and truck application. If you’re running a carburetor now but plan to go EFI in the future, this fuel pressure regulator makes it possible. You can even add fo...

Upgrading a ’66 Chevy II with CPP’s Mini Sub-Frame and Control Arm Kit

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Control Freak As Seen in the April 2022 Issue of All Chevy Performance Magazine BY TOMMY LEE BYRD, PHOTOGRAPHY BY THE AUTHOR Chevrolet had a good thing going when it spruced up the Chevy II platform in 1966. Even though the early cars were stylish and cool, the two-year run in 1966 and 1967 had one of Chevrolet’s finest body styles. However, there were quite a few carryover items ...

Comparison of old and new CPP sway bars for vehicles

What's So Good About CPP's New Sway Bars?

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CPP’s New High-Clearance Front and Pro-Touring Rear Adjustable Sway Bars When it comes to muscle car sway bars, it all seems to be old news. Either you get a traditional forged bar or you pay big bucks for some trick setup that you may or may not really need. With a market saturated by the above options, CPP decided it was time to redefine the muscle car sway bar. Related Story: How ...

Close-up view of extending a Mustang II rack step

How to Extend a Mustang II Rack the Right Way

CPRE rack and pinion rack extender

https://youtu.be/PWIeZ0mCR7c Mustang II style suspension and steering has been around for a while now. In that time, it’s been adapted to work in just about every application from Chevy IIs to Ford F100s. So what happens when you need to extend Mustang II rack and pinion steering for wider applications? That’s what this video is all about. Related Story: Corvette-Style Mustang II Spind...

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How to Install CPP Mini Sub-Frame Kit: 1962-67 Nova
One tip is not to tighten the bolts on the bottom bracket until you have installed the lower control arms.

KC

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Call CPP for All Your Vintage Air Needs
Dan, that was something Vintage Air mentioned in the training... they used to be a few months behind after covid and supply chain issues but now their lead times are just a few weeks!

Taylor Kempkes

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Call CPP for All Your Vintage Air Needs
Last year, I wanted to buy a Vintage Air heating/cooling system for my 1953 Chevy 3100 pickup. There was a four month waiting period, but I had to pay the total price up front. I'm not going to...

Dan C

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Homebuilt 1962 Chevy II Destined for the Track
It is great to see the final product of Aaron's project. I have talked with him about it over the years and encouraged him in completing it. I think that the parts for the car are an excellent...

Edd Stevens

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CPP Narrow Leaf Springs: Get a 2" Drop Plus Wider Tires on Your 1962 to 1967 Nova
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Building A Pro Touring 1967 Nova In One Week! - Team CPP

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Mustang II Spindle and Hub for the Modern Era

1965 Chevelle Gas Tank Install

Rebuilding, Instead of Replacing, Stock Control Arms on a ’71 Suburban

Installing CPP Power Disc Brakes On A ’66 Chevy II

Installing CPP’s Brake Booster Kit for 1962-1967 Nova

Power Steering Hose Kit Install Made Easy

CPP’s New Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator: Carburetors, EFI and Boost

Upgrading a ’66 Chevy II with CPP’s Mini Sub-Frame and Control Arm Kit

What's So Good About CPP's New Sway Bars?

How to Extend a Mustang II Rack the Right Way

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