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May 16, 2024
THE AUTO BUILDER
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BOOSTED BIRD
All Ford guys know the proper formula for building a Fox-body car: take a Mustang and cram it full of injected V-8. That’s the mantra, the 11th commandment of the Mustang community. Fortunately, someone forgot to show that particular stone tablet to Bill Powell, owner of Powell Performance (714/992-4909). He did something very different when he built his Fox body: he built a Thunderbird, and he built it with a turbo-four.
SECOND TIME’S A CHARM
Longtime classic truck enthusiast Mark Coleman has built countless classic cars and trucks over the years, including a trio of early Mustangs, a ’56 F-100 Ford panel truck and a ’55 Ford SuperCab, which have graced these very pages. When it came time to build another truck, Coleman took a long, hard look in his own backyard and decided that his old ’53 F-100 would be the prime candidate.
Remembering Alex Xydias
The automotive world lost a true legend with the passing of Alex Xydias in 2024. Born in 1922, Xydias was not just a figure in hot rodding; he was a driving force whose innovations and passion forever changed the landscape of the industry. His life was a journey of relentless pursuit—of speed, of innovation, and of community.
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Product Spotlight: Dynamat Xtreme Bulk Pack
Kill the Noise. Tighten the Feel. Level-up the Build.
If your ride still sounds like a tin can at speed, it’s time to get serious. Dynamat Xtreme isn’t a luxury add-on — it’s a foundational upgrade for builders who want their cars to feel tight, solid, and finished. This is the same material trusted in high-end customs, competition cars, and OE applications for one simple reason: it works.
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The Auto Builder Staff
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Why You Need Dynamat Xtreme in Your Build
The Xtreme Bulk Pak gives you 36 square feet of proven vibration control — enough coverage to attack the floors, doors, roof, trunk, firewall, and anywhere else sheetmetal likes to sing the wrong tune. Road noise, exhaust drone, panel buzz — gone. What’s left is a quieter cabin, sharper audio, and a vehicle that feels engineered instead of improvised.
Why Builders Swear by It
This isn’t foam. It’s not insulation fluff. Dynamat Xtreme is a high-performance butyl vibration damper designed to stop resonance at the source by turning unwanted vibration into low-level heat. Translation? Less noise, more control, and a ride that feels expensive.
- 36 sq ft of coverage across nine oversized sheets — perfect for full interiors and serious projects
- Peel-and-stick aluminum-backed design that molds easily to complex shapes and contours
- Thin, aggressive damping performance without packing on unnecessary weight
- Heat-resistant, durable construction built to last as long as the rest of your build
What You’ll Notice First
Doors shut with authority. Panels feel dead-solid. Your stereo suddenly sounds like it got a free upgrade. Long drives get quieter. Short drives get smoother. It’s the kind of change you feel immediately — and miss instantly if it’s not there.
Bottom line: If you care about craftsmanship, comfort, and refinement, Dynamat Xtreme isn’t optional. It’s one of those upgrades that separates a car that looks good from one that feels right.
Upgrade Your Ride Today
🔥 Ready to shut down road noise and make your car feel rock-solid? Don’t wait — grab your Dynamat Xtreme Bulk Pak now and turn your build into a masterpiece of sound, feel, and control. Click here to buy today!
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Dynamat, LLC
#1 Name in Soundproofing & Heat Control
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