A chrome widget is a chrome widget, right? Wrong! Many of our customers refer to all of the shiny parts on their vehicle as chrome. In truth, real chrome represents only a fraction of the shiny parts. Knowing what parts are actually chrome, and what p…
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Top 10 Musclecars Predicted to Skyrocket in Value
Without a doubt, the economic downturn has taken its toll on musclecar values. If you think that means that it’s a bad time to buy a musclecar, then think again. The truth is that what the upper echelon of super-rare musclecars may have taken a…
Putting a 2007 Ford F150 Chassis Beneath a 1964 F100
Pro Touring muscle cars are a dime a dozen, but how about a Pro Touring classic Ford truck? As much fun as it is to restore muscle cars, it’s nice to mix things up a bit from time to time. Precision Restorations recently took on a cool 1963 For…
Project Update: CHP ’73 Camaro in Bare Metal
Over the last several months, the Precision Restorations crew has been hard at work restoring Chevy High Performance magazine’s second-gen Camaro project car. Since it’s arrival last fall, Project F73 has been completely disassembled and stripped down…
Self-Learning EFI Systems
In recent months, companies like Holley, Edelbrock, Fast, and MSD have each released self-tuning EFI systems. These slick systems bolt in place of a standard 4150-style carburetor, and literally tune themselves. All you have to do is install a high-pr…
Sandblasting Your Restoration Project: The Pros and Cons
Sandblasting is one of the most effective to remove rust from a classic car restoration project. Despite its effective, however, there are several potential drawbacks to keep in mind. The sandblasting process can be extremely aggressive, so befo…
Quarter-Panel Skin Installation
Installing a quarter-panel skin on a musclecar or classic is a great way to repair rusted and damaged quarter-panels, but welding one in place and getting everything to line up just right can be tricky. Nevertheless, it’s well worth the effort becau…
Wiring Done Right: Five Tips for Preventing the Electrical Blues.
Electrical problems are among the most frustrating and debilitating gremlins that can sideline your musclecar or classic. By the time you purchase a classic car, it has likely been rewired at some point, often to subpar standards due to laziness or a l…
Flat Black Paint Done Right
Flat black paint is hot, and it’s a trend that continues to gain traction in hot rods and classic trucks. As with everything related to paint and bodywork, there is a right and wrong way to do it. A common misconception is that applying flat black i…
Looking for a Project Car Online? Follow These Important Tips.
With the popularity of sites like Craigslist and eBay, shopping for project cars over the Internet has opened up a whole new world of opportunities. The downside is that when you’re dealing with older musclecars and classics that are several decades…
Records Crumble at Barrett-Jackson with $109 Million in Sales
Musclecar and classic car values aren’t what they used to be, but despite the unfavorable state of the global economy, the hobby is still going strong. The staggering figures from last weekend’s Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Arizona speak…
Quarter-Panel Repair: Patch it, Skin it, or Replace it?
With the typical Detroit classic car now pushing over 40 years in age, tackling a musclecar restoration project almost always involves quarter-panel repair. Their large size and proximity to the rear tires makes quarter-panels very prone to dings, dent…
Adding Custom Stripes to Your Hot Rod or Classic Car
Thanks to iconic race cars like the Ford GT40, Shelby 427 Cobra, and Trans Am machines of the musclecar era, onlookers naturally associate custom stripes with performance. Consequently, one of the best ways to add some visual pop to your musclecar or r…
Don’t Blow a Gasket! Inspect Aftermarket Parts Before Installing Them
While installing a set of performance aftermarket exhaust headers can net some serious horsepower increases, they can also create some serious headaches. This isn’t surprising when you consider that headers must snake themselves around obstacles like…
Musclecar Restoration Paint Prep Tips
Prepping a musclecar restoration project for paint and body work is a painstaking yet incredibly important process. Even before the first droplet of paint can hit the surface, hours of prep work are a must to ensure the best results possible. After you…
Restoration Sheetmetal Fitment Tips
Everyone wants NOS sheetmetal, but unless you’re made of money, new old stock panels are cost prohibitive for most musclecar restoration projects. Reproduction sheetmetal is an affordable alternative, but it often requires a fair amount of finagling …
Masking a Car in 5 Easy Steps
Masking a car is one of the easier steps when performing paint and body work, right? Not so fast. As simple as masking off a car may seem, there is definitely and right way and a wrong way to do it. Properly masking a car is an often overlooked step th…
Paint Stripping: When to Scuff-and-Shoot, and When to Strip
Whether you’re building high-end Pro Touring musclecar, a concours-quality classic, or just something to roll around in on cruise night, nothing makes or breaks a restoration project like the paint job. At Precision Restorations, one of the most comm…
