Few things can spoil a drive in a classic Corvette faster than watching the temperature gauge climb toward the danger zone. That concern becomes even more important when there’s a heat-producing Chevrolet 427 big-block packed beneath the hood.

by Classic Industries News, on Aug 28, 2026, 9:04:18 AM
Few things can spoil a drive in a classic Corvette faster than watching the temperature gauge climb toward the danger zone. That concern becomes even more important when there’s a heat-producing Chevrolet 427 big-block packed beneath the hood.
by Classic Industries News, on Aug 27, 2026, 1:19:09 PM
Some enthusiasts have a hard enough time keeping one classic Chevrolet in the garage. Mark King of Mattoon, Illinois, has two—and each offers its own interpretation of vintage Chevy performance. His 1967 Camaro SS and 1966 Chevy II SS combine classic Chevrolet styling with small-block V8 power and a handful of carefully chosen upgrades.
by Classic Industries News, on Aug 25, 2026, 2:07:09 PM
Some classic cars spend their lives traveling from the garage to the show field and back again. Bob Bates’ 1956 Chevy 210 Delray isn’t one of them. This '56 was built to cover miles, and with six trips down historic Route 66 already under its belt, it has certainly lived up to that purpose.
by Classic Industries News, on Aug 25, 2026, 9:58:18 AM
by Classic Industries News, on Aug 20, 2026, 11:27:17 AM
Upgrading the front suspension can make a big difference when building a classic performance vehicle. The CPP Totally Tubular™ Upper and Lower Control Arm Set, Part # TCA6774B, offers a complete suspension upgrade for 1967-69 Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird models, as well as 1968-74 Chevrolet Nova models.
by Classic Industries News, on Aug 18, 2026, 11:11:03 AM
The collector car world’s top prize, Best of Show at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, was awarded today [Sunday, August 16, 2026] to a Duesenberg SSJ originally owned by Clark Gable. The 75th celebration also reached a major milestone, surpassing $50 million in total charitable giving.
This year, 218 cars—including 33 international entries from 14 countries and 185 US entries from 30 states—pulled onto the competition field. The winning 1935 Duesenberg SSJ Special Speedster was shown by Harry Yeaggy of Cincinnati, Ohio.
by Classic Industries News, on Jul 31, 2026, 4:18:12 PM
If you've invested countless hours restoring or restomodding your 1970-1974 Dodge Challenger or Plymouth 'Cuda, why settle for 50-year-old instrumentation? The Dakota Digital VHX Gauge System (Classic Industries Part #DD86031) delivers the best of both worlds—retaining the unmistakable look of the factory Rallye dash while incorporating cutting-edge electronic technology that today's enthusiasts demand.
by Classic Industries News, on Jul 28, 2026, 3:30:37 PM
The 1973 Chevrolet C30 represents a major engineering shift in the history of Chevy trucks. Serving as the launch year for the third-generation "Square Body" (officially named the "Rounded-Line" series by General Motors), the 1973 C30 delivered significant upgrades in aerodynamics, chassis durability, and passenger comfort. For classic truck owners, restoration shops, and heavy-duty vehicle enthusiasts, understanding the specific technical specifications of the 1973 model year is critical.
by Classic Industries News, on Jul 23, 2026, 2:32:44 PM
In some situations, Classic Industries may be able to change the shipping address on an order after it has been placed. However, eligibility depends on whether the order is a first-time purchase, the current order status, and how far the order has progressed through processing and shipment.
Customers should contact Classic Industries as soon as they become aware of a shipping-address issue. Address changes become more difficult as an order moves through the fulfillment process and may no longer be possible after the package has shipped.
by Classic Industries News, on Jul 9, 2026, 1:52:59 PM
When you commit to restoring or upgrading a classic Ford F100, you need to know exactly what you are working with. The fifth generation of the Ford F-Series pickup, spanning the 1967 through 1972 model years, represents a major turning point in truck design. Ford engineers took the proven mechanical foundation introduced in 1965, beefed it up for 1967, and wrapped it in a completely new body that offered more interior room, better visibility, and more engine options. Enthusiasts call this 1967-72 Ford F100 generation the Bumpside.
Lead photo shows a 1969 F100 Ranger 4x4 with Reef Aqua paint (photo courtesy of Mecum Auctions)

Recognized as the undisputed leader of the Restoration Parts industry, Classic Industries is one of the largest and respected distributors of reproduction, performance and original GM and MOPAR parts and accessories in the industry. Located in Huntington Beach, California, Classic Industries has provided over 1,000,000 customers with parts and accessories they've needed to restore their vehicles for over four decades.