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Kit
Car Links - established online
since May
2000
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Have you
visited the Kit Car Links books
section?
We've got hundreds
of books for kit car enthusiasts - from the expert
builder to newcomers looking for their first kit
car guidebook
Check out the
books
here
Books include these
titles:
Kit Car Links
books
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Parts
and accessories (USA and
Canada):
This is
the section for links to a wide selection
of parts and accessories suppliers. Just
scroll down to browse.
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Specialists
by vehicle - these
firms specialise in a
particular make or model
of car
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Ball's
Rod &
Kustom
Online hot
rod parts
specialist. Site has
details of the firm's
product list with
pictures and ordering
information.
http://www.ballsrodandkustom.com
Breeze
Automotive
Company offers
products and accessories
for builders of
Factory Five
Racing Roadster
cars. Site has details
of a range of items for
engines, interiors,
drive, suspension and
more. Location: Medway,
MA http://breezeautomotive.com
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Finish
Line
Accessories
Online ordering for
a range of Cobra
accessories is offered
by this site. Parts are
split into many sections
by category and include
mechanical items,
wheels, trim and media
products. Location:
Pembroke Pines, Florida.
http://www.finishlineaccessories.com
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FF
Metal
This business sells
custom metal components
for Factory Five
Racing Roadsters.
Site has details of
products available with
pictures and prices.
Items include battery
and foot boxes,
firewalls and shifter
hole plates. The site
also has a section
dedicated to the
author's own Roadster.
http://www.ffmetal.com
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Forte's
Parts
Connection
Performance parts
distributor specializing
in engines, clutches,
transmissions, front
ends, steering
differentials, rear
ends, brakes and related
parts. Has a section
dedicated to parts for
replica Cobras.
Location: Burlington, MA
http://www.fortesparts.com
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Hot
Rod
Express
Company provides
street rod parts
and accessories. Site
has details of the items
stocked, store location,
a show schedule and
ordering information.
Location: Denver, North
Carolina
http://www.hotrodexpress.com
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John's
Bug
Shop
VW Beetle parts
specialist with
expertise in dune buggy
restoration too. Also
acts as Canadian dealer
for the Berrien
Buggy chassis. Site
has details about the
company's history,
products and services.
Location: Niagara Falls,
Ontario, Canada.
http://www.johnsbugshop.com
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lambostuff
Lamborghini parts
site which says it
includes every part made
by Lamborghini. Has
20,000 different items
available online for
owners of both genuine
and replica vehicles
with online ordering for
Countach, Diablo,
Murcielago, and Gallardo
models. Location: Xenia,
Ohio. http://www.lambostuff.com
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Operations
Plus
Provide parts and
accessories for original
and reproduction
Cobras according
to this site. Has
details of product range
that includes seats, oil
coolers, wheels and
posters. Location: Santa
Ana, California
http://www.cobracountry.com/opsplus
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Street
Dreams
This firm offers a
range of street rod,
Fiero and kit car parts
and work. Products
include drop spindles,
engine mount and adapter
kits, flywheels, hood
hinge and Lambo
door hinge kits
available for Pontiac
Fieros and Fiero
based kit cars.
Location: Middleville,
MI http://www.streetdreamsbyross.com
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Used
Fiero
Parts
Pontiac Fiero used
parts online sales
business. Site has
details of a selection
of Fiero items for sale.
There is a section set
aside for kit cars and
replicas which includes
a number of body kit and
replica kits available
for people to order
based on Fiero donors.
http://www.usedfieroparts.com
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Very
Cool
Parts
Company distributes
a range of parts for
Cobras and GT40s.
Site has details of a
range of products that
include throttle body
manifolds, engine
management systems and
custom stereos.
http://www.verycoolparts.com
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ZParts.com
Specialist parts
supplier for 1970 to
1978 Datsun / Nissan
Z Car items. Also
has an archived list of
published articles about
Z Car related matters -
including features on Z
Car based kits. The
parts are part of a
private collection
available for sale or
trade, according to the
site. Location:
Roseburg, Oregon
http://www.zparts.com
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Engines,
transmission and
suspension
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Active
Power
Filters
Online retailer for
the K&N range
of filters. Site
has details of air
filters, oil filters and
cold air intake kits.
http://www.activepowerfilters.com
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ADPerformance
Site has details of
this company's range of
engine perfomance
products and services.
Visitors can search for
products by product
type, from heads to
gaskets, or
manufacturers that
include Vortech, JE
Pistons and many others.
Location: Kenmore, WA
http://www.adperformance.com
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Canton
Racing
Products
Company offers a
range of performance
and racing items for
engines and ancillaries.
These include oil pans,
coolers, gaskets, oil
and water pumps and also
power steering items.
Site has details of
products split into
sections with pictures
and specifications.
Location: N.Branford, CT
http://www.cantonracingproducts.com
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Coast
High
Performance
Engine supplier
specialising in products
for Cobra
builders. Has details of
various products that
are delivered in turnkey
form. Site also has
other items for getting
the most out of your
engine. Online ordering
is included. Location:
Torrance, CA.
http://www.coasthigh.com
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Cool-Flex
Site for Coolflex
radiator hoses.
Has details about the
hoses, which are
designed to replace
rubber hoses and come
with a lifetime
guarantee according to
the site. Has details of
different finishes
available, fitting
information and
specifications. Visitors
can shop according to
hose length or the
appropriate make and
model. Also on offer are
radiator and heater kit
parts. Location:
Wallingford, CT
http://www.coolflex.com
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Currie
Enterprises
Firm produces
rear ends for a
variety of vehicles such
as race going cars,
customs and 4x4
vehicles. Site has
details of custom
components, events and
news. Location: Anaheim,
CA. http://www.currieenterprises.com
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Dan
Williams Toploader
Transmissions
Company specialises
in top loader
transmissions and
there are details of how
it manufactures new
parts and sells Hurst
competition shifters. A
section is set aside for
details on Cobra
shifters for 427 and
289 replicas. Location:
Franklin, North
Carolina.
http://www.toploadertransmissions.com
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David
Kee Toploader
Transmissions
Specialise in
remanufactured Ford
4-speed toploader
transmissions from 1964
to 1973. Site has
details about products
that include road racing
transmissions, there are
pictures of customer
cars that include Cobras
and sections on road
race clutches, how a
toploader works and
history of the
technology involved.
Location: San Antonio,
Texas http://www.4speedtoploaders.com
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Flex-a-lite
Company is a
cooling
specialist. Site has
details of electric and
belt-driven fans, oil
coolers and other
products.Location:
Milton, WA.
http://www.flex-a-lite.com
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Ford
Crate
Engines
This site profiles a
company that specilises
in complete turnkey
engines for Cobra
replicas and other
kit cars. Has details
about several versions
of Ford V8s - and some
Chevy units.
http://www.fordcobraengines.com
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Inglese
Induction
Systems
Site has details of
a company offering
Weber carburetion
building for V8 engines.
Site has a price list
and details of options
for Weber carburetors.
Also included is a list
of the heights of the
systems, so owners know
what will fit in the
engine bay. And there is
an article outlining how
carburetors work.
Location: Memphis, TN
http://www.inglese.com
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K
& N
Engineering
Site has details of
the company's
high-flow air filters
and accessories.
There are air filter
facts, warranty
infomation is given and
the site has details of
injection performance
kits and cleaning
instructions. Location:
Riverside, California.
http://www.knfilters.com
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Kennedy
Engineered
Products
Firm specialises in
engine adaptors and
high performance
clutches for VW
Beetles, bus and Porsche
style transaxles,
according to this site,
and there are details of
each application.
Location: Palmdale,
California.
http://www.kennedyeng.com
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Performance
Automotive
Warehouse
Company offers a
wide range of engine
parts and
accessories,
publishing a 1200 page
mail order book. Site
has details of how to
order the book and also
an online ordering
facility. Location:
Chatsworth, CA
http://www.pawengineparts.com
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Steering:
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Unisteer
Performance
Parts
Company offers
custom rack and pinion
steering products
for a wide range of
enthusiasts' cars. They
include performance, hot
rod and muscle cars.
Site has details of its
trademarked products
with specifications and
prices. There is also a
section for custom
designs. Location:
Twinsburg, Ohio
http://www.unisteer.com
Unisteer
offers retail sales of
products manufactured by
Maval
Manufacturing, whose
website is at
www.mavalgear.com
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Wheels
and
tyres:
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1010Tires.com
Tires and
Wheels
Online tyre and
wheel retail site
selling in US and
Canadian $ - which is
the internet presence of
Volco Tires and Wheels
of British Columbia,
Canada. Site has
hundreds of
high-performance
aftermarket wheels and
tires - plus technical
advice. Includes
technical advice and a
forum. Location:
Richmond, British
Columbia.
http://www.1010tires.com
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Discounted
Wheel
Warehouse
Sell custom
wheels and tyres
online - including a
range of chrome rims and
other styles. Location:
Cerritos, CA.
http://www.discountedwheelwarehouse.com
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Motorsport
Specialties
Site is for USA
importer of
Compomotive Wheels.
There are details of
five product ranges -
including a replicars
section. Location:
Quarryville, PA
http://www.usacomp.com
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Newstalgia
Wheel
This site markets
wheels made with
nostalgic designs for
the street rod,
muscle car and truck
markets. Site includes
product details for
wheels, tyres, steering
wheels and gifts.
Location: Chattanooga,
TN http://www.newstalgiawheel.com
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Skulte
Performance
Designs
Company manufactures
custom billet wheel
adapters, allowing
people to bolt on wheels
with different offsets.
Site has details of
specifications and
applications. Location:
West Hartford, CT
http://www.skulte.com
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Team
III
Wheels
Supplies bolt on
wheels for Cobra
replicas and site
profiles the AC III
model with polished
aluminium rim. There is
information about how to
figure offsets for the
wheels and a further
section on wheels for
customs/street rods.
Location: San Leandro,
California.
http://www.team3wheels.com
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Trigo
Wheels
Company offers
wheels for 289 and
427 original and replica
Cobras, according to
the site. There are
pictures and
specifications of
wheels, adaptor kits,
wingnuts and lead
hammers. Location: La
Crescenta, CA
http://www.trigowheels.com
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Wiring
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Centech
Company offers
custom wiring
harnesses for kit
cars, hot rods and off
road vehicles. Site has
a section set aside for
kit cars. Location:
Perkiomenville, PA
http://www.centechwire.com
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Injection
Technology
Provide fuel
injection wiring
harnesses for street
rods, trucks, kit cars
and other vehicles.
Custom wiring is
available as well as
automatic transmission
wiring. Site has details
of the products,
pictures and dealer
information. Location:
Little Rock, AR.
http://www.injectiontechnology.com
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Painless
Performance
Products
Wiring specialist
with details of wiring
and electrical products
for a wide range of
vehicles and projects.
Site includes ordering
for harnesses, switches,
relays and fuse blocks.
Location: Fort Worth,
Texas
http://www.painlesswiring.com
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Bodywork,
interiors,
paint:
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Competition
Graphics
This business
supplies motorsport
graphics for
individuals and race
teams as well as
promotional and
transporter decals. Site
has sections showing
previous work,
photo-graphic vehicle
wraps and also
no-fog-film for racers'
helmet visors and
windshields. Location:
Farmington Hills, MI
http://www.competitiongraphics.com
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Fibre
Glast
Fibreglass supplier
whose site has details
of the products and
services on offer. These
include instruction
videos for a range of
projects, the materials
needed to carry them out
and an information
section with free advice
brochures. Location:
Brookville, Ohio
http://www.fibreglast.com
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Fiber-Tech
Company offers
custom moulded
products to a range
of purchasers -
including car
manufacturers. Site has
details of the
development and
manufacturing processes
involved and pictures of
finished items such as
the Wienermobile.
Location: Franksville,
WI http://www.fiber-techinc.com
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Mr
Mikes Leather
Kits
This firm produces
Fiero leather
upholstery kits,
supplied with a video
instruction tape and
installation kit. Site
includes types of seat
and coverings and
trimming work carried
out on a range of kit
car projects. Location:
Sarasota, Florida.
http://www.mrmikes.com
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J
Miller
Customs
Company offers
custom paint and body
services on classic,
custom, race and show
vehicles. The firm
specialises in work on
FFR Roadster
vehicles and the site
has details of the paint
process as well as a
section with Q and As.
There is a photo gallery
showcasing painted cars.
Location: Temecula, CA
http://www.millercustoms.com
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Smooth-On
Company offers
liquid rubber and
plastic products for
artistic and industrial
applications. Site
includes sections with
how-to advice on
moulding and casting.
Location: Easton,
Pennsylvania
http://www.smooth-on.com
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Veneerz
This firm makes
wood grain, carbon
fibre and aluminium
dash kits. Site has
details of examples
available and online
ordering. Location:
Avenel, NJ
http://www.veneerz.com
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Brakes:
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EBC
Brakes
Firm produces
brakes for all
terrain vehicles, high
performance cars and
other motors and the
site has details of its
products which include
brake pads, discs and
shoes. Location:
Woodinville,WA.
http://www.ebcbrakes.com
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Instruments:
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Classic
Instruments
Company provides a
range of instruments
and dash panels for
both cars and boats.
Site has details of the
various products,
different design options
such as pointer, bezel
and lens styles and also
details of a wide range
of custom gauges.
Location: South Boyne
City, MI
http://www.classicinstruments.com
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Dakota
Digital
Site has detals
about this firm's
digital
instrumentation
products such as
audio readouts and
dashboard displays -
with a selection of
vacuum fluorescent
displays for street rods
and customs among them.
Location: Sioux Falls,
SD http://www.dakotadigital.com
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Air
conditioning:
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Vintage
Air
Specialist after
market air
conditioning
supplier whose site says
the firm can help
provide air conditioning
for most vehicles. Site
has a technical support
area for people who do
the work themselves and
also has details of
products and dealers.
Location: San Antonio,
Texas. http://www.vintageair.com
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