There’s nothing more rewarding than restoring a classic car. Revving up the engine for the first time and listening to it purr down the highway is a feeling everyone should experience –– at least once in their life. The problem is, though a lot of people love classic...
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Restomod vs. Pro Touring: What’s the Difference?
One of the best things about being a car restoration enthusiast is that there's always something new to learn — especially regarding terms and concepts. For example, you’ve probably come across the terms restomod and pro touring numerous times and wondered if they're...
5 Modern Upgrades to Make Your Classic Car Everyday Roadworthy
Some people like to take their classic car out for a spin once in a while, and only in certain driving and weather conditions — which is perfectly fine. The rest of the time, their glorious vehicle lives in a garage or out on the driveway, where it can be suitably...
Classic Car Restoration: What’s Inside Also Counts!
When most people think of classic car restoration, they imagine one of those “before and after” images that show up on late-night informercials — you know, the one where the before guy looks like he might get blown over by a slight breeze, and the after guy looks like...
3 Critical Things that Matter in Classic Car Restoration (Hint: It’s Not What You Expect!)
How many times have we all wished for a time machine, so we could “know then what we know now?” No, we’re not talking about going back a few years to lay down some money on the Cubs winning the World Series! We’re talking about wise lessons that, without question, it...
Tips to Safely Transport Your Classic Car
“Why can’t you just call a tow truck?” Alas, that is the inquiry that classic car owners like you across the country — actually, make that around the world — face from spouses, children, parents, other relatives…heck, even their neighbors. Yes, these people have good...
The Worst Advice We’ve Ever Heard About Classic Car Restoration
If you’re a frequent visitor to our blog (welcome back!), then you know that we like focusing on solutions in here. After all, classic car restoration is exciting, fun and incredibly rewarding. Besides, we figure that you probably get enough bad news from TV, other...
7 Tips for Car Restoration Joy and Success
Let’s start with this: adding “joy” in the title of this article isn’t us being wordy — because your primary motivation for joining the (incredibly friendly and generous) car restoration community should be to have fun and feel great. In other words: don’t do this as...
3 Things You Must Know About the Car Restoration Process BEFORE You Start
The car restoration world can be wonderful or wild. You can easily imagine the wonderful part: restoring a car is not simply a hobby; it’s a passion that unites people of all backgrounds and walks of life. It’s also remarkably gratifying in a way that is impossible to...
Car Restoration vs. Refurbishment
One of the most important -- and also among the most misunderstood -- distinctions in the automotive restoration world is the difference between car restoration vs. refurbishment. Unfortunately, this confusion is made worse by some sellers and dealers who either use...
Unravelling the Mystery Behind the Term “Concours Restoration”
In your virtual journey around the web learning about car restoration options and approaches – especially if you are planning to buy one from a collector, dealer or at auction -- you have likely come across (or soon will) the term “concours restoration.” And you are...
5 Rules to Remember Before Buying a Classic Car for Restoration
Let’s start with this: at Precision Restorations, we LOVE restoring classic cars. It’s difficult to put into words what it feels like to meticulously and painstakingly restore a classic car to its original glory – or in the case of a restomod, make improvements that...
What is a Restomod?
Have you ever seen a stunningly restored car on the road, and watched in awe as it raced by you in the passing lane as if it were a super-charged muscle car? Well if so, then you’ve borne witness to one of the most glorious creations in the universe: behold the mighty...
The 3 Biggest Reasons Why Car Restoration With No Experience is a BAD Idea
The world is full of bad ideas that, thankfully, stand out as major errors before they're brought to life. For example, deciding to get rid of wasps by throwing rocks at their nest? Bad idea. Putting the "if you lick a frozen pole in winter it'll stick" warning to the...
How to Find the Right Car Restoration Shop
If you’re new to the world of car restoration (welcome aboard!), or if you’re a seasoned car restoration veteran who regularly attends shows (so do I – make sure you say hello!), the basic fact remains that finding the right car restoration shop is a top priority....
4 Tips for Classic Car Maintenance
As you know better than most people -- including many of your family members, friends, colleagues, neighbors and so on -- owning a classic car is not merely a hobby. Birdwatching is a hobby. Scrapbooking is a hobby. Heck, for some people, playing Scrabble is a hobby....
5 Tips to Keep Rust from Attacking Your Classic Car
To suggest that your love of classic cars in general – and your own classic car specifically – is a mere “hobby” is a major understatement, and maybe even an insult as well! Indeed, only people who have experienced (and perhaps painstakingly restored) a classic car...
Helpful Tips for Storing Your Classic Car
When storing your classic car for an extended period of time, some simple steps can help keep your car in good shape for it’s next adventure on the road. Before storage Select a dry, dark storage place. This one might seem obvious, but selecting an appropriate storage...
