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It’s no guarantee that both halves of a married couple will love the automotive hobby. More than one marriage has ended following the ultimatum, “It’s the car or me,” though the same statement has also put an end to a large number of perfectly good hot rod projects. So it’s always nice when a car can bring a couple even closer, as is the case with Dennis and Dixie Gray and their ’63 Fairlane.
Remembering Hot-Rodding Pioneer Richard Peters
This week, the hot-rodding world lost a true legend, Richard Peters. Known for his passion, craftsmanship, and unwavering support of the local car community, Richard’s influence will be felt for generations to come. His was a life filled with creativity, adventure, and a deep appreciation for the art of the automobile.
The Cold Facts
Typically, winter isn’t the time of year when we are thinking about a car’s air-conditioning system…or is it? It’s understandable that we would tend to think about “fixing” the A/C during the dog days of summer, July or August, but once the car is put up for the winter, those hot and humid days are often forgotten. And short of those comfortable windows-down driving months, when we first pull out the car again for the next season, it’s smart to think about giving the A/C system the attention it needs. So, we think this is a great time to present to you troubleshooting highlights so that you can rip into the car and upgrade the necessary areas before the cycle continues.
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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: SHOW YOUR COLORS WITH PROFORM
100-Amp Slant-Edge Alternators Turn an Overlooked Necessity Into Engine-Bay Eye Candy
You can spend a small fortune making an engine compartment look right, but one parts-store alternator can kill the whole vibe. That plain aluminum lump might get the job done, but it certainly isn’t winning any points when the hood goes up.
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PROFORM’s 100-amp Slant-Edge Alternators refuse to blend into the background. With their aggressive angular cases, machined details and unmistakable Chevrolet Bowtie emblem, these alternators turn a basic charging component into another piece of custom hardware worth showing off.
Seven Finishes—Zero Excuses
This is where things get interesting. PROFORM offers a wide range of finishes—including Black Crinkle, Cast Gray Crinkle, Chevy Orange, Chrome, Polished, Red and Liquid Black—giving builders plenty of ways to make a statement.
Want a tough, no-nonsense look? Go with Black Crinkle or Cast Gray Crinkle. Building something loud and unapologetically Chevrolet? Chevy Orange is the obvious choice. Red adds a serious punch of color, while Liquid Black delivers a slick, modern finish that looks right at home in a highly detailed engine bay.
If your build is heavy on brightwork, Chrome and Polished finishes pair perfectly with billet brackets, pulleys and other jewelry under the hood. From textured and understated to bright and impossible to miss, PROFORM offers a finish to match nearly any engine-bay theme.
Match the alternator to the engine, contrast it against the surrounding components or use it as the one detail nobody expects. The point is simple: if you’ve already gone this far with the build, why settle for an alternator that looks like it came straight off the parts-store shelf?
More Than a Pretty Face
The Slant-Edge lineup has the performance to back up the attitude. These 12-volt, GM 10SI-style alternators produce 100 amps and feature an external fan, internal regulator and easy one-wire hookup. They fit both small-block and big-block Chevrolet V8 engines and include a 2.5-inch V-belt pulley.
They’re also Officially Licensed Chevrolet Performance Parts, complete with authentic Bowtie branding. Depending on the chosen finish, the emblem may be raised and machined or recessed and hand-painted, giving each version its own personality.
An alternator may be there to keep the battery charged, but that doesn’t mean it has to look like an appliance. PROFORM’s 100-amp Slant-Edge Alternators deliver the power your Chevy needs while making sure even the hardworking parts pull their weight when it comes to style.
Finish Your Build Right
Don’t let an ordinary alternator drag down an otherwise dialed-in engine bay. Choose the color and finish that fits your build, add some attitude under the hood and keep your Chevy powered with PROFORM’s 100-amp Slant-Edge Alternator. CLICK BELOW to get yours TODAY!
