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D. Brian Smith

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Custom Autosound Radios: Modern Upgrades for Classic Cars

Upgrading the sound system in a classic vehicle used to mean sacrificing originality, but not anymore. Whether you’re restoring a first-generation Camaro, cruising in a Tri-Five Chevy, or bringing a vintage Mustang back to life, today’s solutions allow you to enjoy modern audio without altering your dash.

Custom Autosound radios at Classic Industries deliver the perfect combination of factory-correct styling and modern technology, making them one of the most popular upgrades among classic car enthusiasts.

In this guide, we’ll explore the top Custom Autosound radio options and highlight real Classic Industries part numbers to help you find the right fit for your vehicle.

Top 5 Eddie Motorsports Upgrades to Elevate Your Classic Mustang


There’s something special about a first-generation Ford Mustang. From the clean early lines of the ’64½ cars to the aggressive stance of the ’71–’73 models, these cars defined the pony car era and still turn heads today.

But here’s the truth every seasoned builder knows:
It’s not just the big-ticket items that make a Mustang stand out - it’s the details.

That’s where Eddie Motorsports comes in.

Known for precision-machined billet aluminum components and show-quality finishes, Eddie Motorsports has built a reputation around parts that don’t just replace factory components - they refine them. And with Classic Industries stocking a wide range of these upgrades, it’s easier than ever to take your Mustang from clean to unforgettable.

We dug through the Classic Industries digital and printed catalog and selected five standout Eddie Motorsports upgrades - all in stock - for 1964 and later model Mustangs. Whether you’re building a weekend cruiser or a full-blown show car, these parts deliver form, function, and high style.

Restoring the American Dream: Kris Luce's 1972 Chevrolet C10 Pickup

Bucks Transmission Shop - what a great name for an automotive garage. Located in Fort Worth, TX, Kris Luce’s family owned the business. How great would it be to grow up in such a nurturing environment – warm motor oil, the sweet smell of auto transmission fluid, the exotic essence of high-Octane fuel, the silkiness of gear oil, grease, grime, exhaust fumes, revving engines, perhaps a bit of explosions here and there, grunts, groans, thrown tools, cussing, giving the trusty shop dog some attention when you just can’t figure out what to try next, and that hydraulic/electric sound of the lift going up and down? How romantic and idealistic can you get?

Video - 7th-Gen Camaro Set for 2028: What Enthusiasts Need to Know

The word on the street is that Chevrolet will be unveiling the seventh Generation Camaro the latter part of 2027 as a 2028 Camaro! A prominent GM component supplier has confirmed (or leaked) this information to several automotive media entities via Automotive News. Both the Camaro and a new Buick are slated to be built alongside the next four-door Cadillac at GM’s Lansing, Michigan Grand River assembly plant. The Grand River assembly line is where the outgoing rear-wheel drive Alpha 2 platform Caddy CT4 and current CT5 are manufactured.

Rescuing a Rare Breed: Reviving a Factory Sunroof 1972 Dodge Demon 340

In the world of Mopar muscle, rarity isn’t just about numbers - it’s about the stories buried in sheet metal, the quirks of factory production, and the passion it takes to bring those stories back to life. This 1972 Dodge Demon 340 is one of those stories - a true enthusiast’s car with an uncommon pedigree and a restoration journey driven by equal parts determination and respect for originality.

The car was acquired in August of 2017 from a family friend in northern Idaho - specifically Sand Point, ID. At the time, it was an honest, largely untouched survivor that had yet to undergo restoration. Aside from a few period modifications - an intake and carburetor swap, a repaint, and an altered roof - the car retained much of its original character. But what set it apart wasn’t immediately obvious to the casual observer.

1969 Dodge Coronet Super Bee Found on Bring a Trailer

Kevin Buzzard, a resident of Orange, California, is one lucky son of a gun! In September of 2025, a buddy of his texted him and wrote that a Dodge Coronet Super Bee's auction on BaT was ending that very day. Kevin did some rapid homework about the car and placed a bid without seeing it in person that last day of the sale. His bid for the 'Bee won!

Classic Industries' Ultimate Digital Catalog for 1955-1957 Chevy Parts


Restoring a classic 1955-1957 Chevrolet requires access to the right parts, the right information, and a reliable source for authentic components. For owners of the legendary Tri-Five Chevys - the 1955 Chevy, 1956 Chevy, and 1957 Chevy - finding high-quality restoration components is essential to maintaining the authenticity, performance, and timeless style of these iconic American vehicles.

Classic Industries Unveils New Digital Parts Catalog for GM Trucks

 

Classic Industries has launched its GM Truck Digital Parts and Accessories Catalog, a powerful interactive resource designed to help enthusiasts locate restoration parts, accessories, and upgrades for Chevrolet and GMC trucks.

This comprehensive online Chevy and GMC truck parts catalog gives restorers and truck builders access to thousands of high-quality components covering multiple generations of GM trucks.

1966 Chevy II Nova Pro Touring Refresh: From Time Worn to Road Warrior

You know the drill. A veteran comes home to California from a United States of America Army deployment in Afghanistan and sees an online advertisement from a vintage auto broker in Florida for a 1966 Chevy II Nova. The body, lavished in PPG brilliant white paint, looks impeccable. The ad's headline reads "Running and Driving." On the FaceTime phone/video call with the broker, the engine sounded sweet...

Unleashing the 2026 YENKO/SC C8 Corvette: The Twin-Turbo Revolution

Back in ’69, the muscle car wars were at full boil. GM, Ford, and Chrysler were throwing haymakers at each other with tire-smoking, big-block bruisers built to dominate both Woodward Avenue and the local dragstrip. Chevrolet answered the call through its Central Office Production Order (COPO) system, slipping the all-aluminum ZL-1 big-block into a limited run of Camaros — and just two factory-built Corvettes. Those ZL-1 Corvettes became instant legends, symbols of factory-backed rebellion and no-compromise performance.

Fast forward to today, and that same outlaw spirit lives on.