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Hazard warning kit installation in a vintage car
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Upgrading Twitch's 1966 C10 with CPP Big Brakes and HydraStop

Video and Photos by Ryan Foss Productions We teamed up with the guys at Classic Truck Performance to provide Jeremy (Twitch) Stenberg with some serious braking power in the form of CPP Big Brakes front and rear paired with a HydraStop. Here's a quick snapshot of the action; stay tuned for the full episode coming soon! Related Story: C10 Front Suspension: Updating 1967-1972 Chevy Fro...
Hazard warning kit installation in a vintage car
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Hazard Warning Adapter Kit Install for Classic Cars and Trucks

https://youtu.be/2gvUXTaZ-g4 In the video above, Jason Scudellari shows how to install CPP’s Hazard Warning Adapter Kit (#41382) in a Chevy II/Nova along with an aftermarket column. Let’s face it, if you put enough miles on your classic car or truck eventually you’re going to end up on the side of the road. When it happens, you want the other crazies on the road to see that you’re ther...
1962-67 Nova undergoing a power steering upgrade for improved handling.
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How To: Power Steering Conversion for 1962-67 Nova

Back in the 1960s, power steering was a luxury but today it’s a standard feature we’ve come to expect. So what do you do when your 1962-67 Nova is lacking in the steering department? You do a power steering conversion of course. https://youtu.be/cHdQ_928BTg In the video above, Jason Scudellari describes all the parts you’ll need to convert to true power steering. Then he walks through ...
High clearance front sway bar installed on 1962-67 Nova for stability.
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How to Install CPP High Clearance Adjustable Front Sway Bar for 1962-67 Nova

https://youtu.be/qHtNWgBckzg If you’re in the market for a front sway bar, there are a few options out there but none that tick all the same boxes as the CPP High Clearance Adjustable Front Sway Bar. In the above video, Jason Scudellari will walk you through some of the benefits and show you step-by-step how to install one of these sway bars. If you prefer detailed instructions with ph...
1962-67 Nova with installed CPP mini sub-frame kit for better handling.
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How to Install CPP Mini Sub-Frame Kit: 1962-67 Nova

https://youtu.be/0spi8IvTg_Y This is everything you need to know to install a CPP Deluxe Mini Sub-Frame Kit in a 1962 through 1967 Chevy II or Nova. If you’re more the video type, you can watch R&D Lead Jason Scudellari walk through the whole process. If you do better with written instructions and photos, we’ve also got you covered below. Why Choose a Mini Sub-Frame Kit? Still t...
Rebuilding a Chevelle's front suspension with CPP parts.
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Sometimes Basic Is Best: Rebuilding Chevelle Front Suspension with CPP

As seen in the December 2021 Issue of All Chevy Performance Magazine! Text and Photos by Todd Ryden We were wrapping up an oil change on our ’64 Chevelle not long ago and noticed a little top-to-bottom movement in the front wheels, which we took as the wheel bearings needing adjustment. After re-packing the bearings and setting the preload on the bearings the play was still there. Up...
Close-up of tubular control arms installed on a car.
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Are Tubular Control Arms Worth It?

We decided to answer the question, “are tubular control arms worth it?” by showing you rather than just telling you. Check out the video below to learn some of the benefits of going with CPP Totally Tubular arms. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qZVWj4uDBE So, are tubular control arms worth it after all? Unless your goal is to do a factory restoration on your classic car or truck, upgr...
1967-72 Chevy C10 with new CPP premium tilt steering column.
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How to Install a CPP Premium Tilt Steering Column in 1967 to 1972 Chevy C10 Trucks

https://youtu.be/ya8oQrGDz2A Want to learn more about these new columns? Check out this article: CPP Premium Tilt Steering Column: Top Notch Quality, Unbeatable Price If you want to learn how to install a CPP Premium Tilt Steering Column, then you’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re putting together one of our new Universal Premium Tilt Columns or installing a Classic Fit Premiu...
Step-by-step method to measure vehicle driveline angle.
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A Quick and Easy Way to Measure Driveline Angle

This tech story is brought to you by our friends over at All Chevy Performance Magazine. Check out a preview of the September issue of the magazine here and then go support them by signing up for a digital and/or print subscription here! Text and Photos by Jeff Smith Intro to Proper Driveline Alignment Engine and driveline swapping has long been a staple of building performance ca...
Front suspension upgrade for a vintage 1967-72 Chevy C10.
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C10 Front Suspension: Updating 1967-1972 Chevy Frontend Correctly!

As seen in the March 2021 Issue of Classic Truck Performance magazine! Text and Photos by Rob Fortier When initially purchased, our 1969 C10 seemed, for all intents and purposes, as if all it needed to become roadworthy was tightening up a few nuts and bolts here and there. Well, that couldn’t have been further from the truth. Related Story: Week To Wicked 1970 C10 With 700 HP LS7...