Get on the road and find some inspiration! Whether you simply love browsing classic car collections, or you need some inspiration for your own classic car restoration, check out this list of some of America’s best classic car shows and events! Pebble Beach Concours...
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Tips on Buying a Classic Car
Buying a classic car is a work of art. You have to look in the right place at the right time. It takes research, time, patience, and negotiating skills in order to land the perfect car at the perfect price. Here are questions to ask yourself and tips to steer you in...
Some of 1950’s finest!
Take a look at a few of our current projects, which include some of the finest vehicles of the 1950’s! This 1955 Ford F1 pickup truck belongs to one our Country’s finest, who is currently serving overseas. We’re mid restoration at the moment, and plan to have this...
What does a car restoration cost?
Inevitably, and understandably, this is almost always the first question we hear from individuals considering a car restoration. Unfortunately, it’s also the hardest question for us to answer. The reason? Car restoration costs vary greatly from vehicle to vehicle, and...
Transporting your collector car – How to select the right transporter to bring your collector-car home
This article shared courtesy of Hemmings Daily, the worlds leading Classic Car resource. It’s not necessary to develop an ulcer over worrying about who’s going to haul your car and whether it’ll arrive at its destination in one piece, provided you’ve done your...
Carbureted or Fuel injected Part II
We have discussed the different ways air flow as well as ignition will affect the way your engine will perform and how these systems work in conjunction with whatever you choose for a fuel delivery system for your project. Now that those items have been...
Carburetor or Fuel Injection? Which is best for your ride
I was speaking with a customer the other day about modifications on his engine and I brought up the possibilities of adding a throttle body injection system. He laughed as he told me absolutely not, “I know how to work on a carburetor and I know how to start a...
The 440 Six Pack
The fabled six pack. Even die hard Mopar enthusiasts will agree, the 440 six-pack is as much of a legend for Chrysler as the Hemi. Chrysler was doing pretty good in the late sixties, even their budget line valiant and dart vehicles were difficult to keep in...
How it works, Rear suspension
If you have had time to review our blog on front suspension you will recognize some of the same components in this post. The rear suspension historically has been similar to a straight axle suspension using either leaf springs or coil springs. Independent and...
National Car Show events July 18th – July 20th 2014
Chevrolet Performance is hosting the Car Craft Magazine Summer Nationals in St. Paul, Mn. this weekend. Click here for all the details. If you happen to be near Lake Bluff, Il. then stop in Knauz Autopark Friday night, the 18th, for their annual cruise. Who knows, you...
How it works, Automobile suspension, Front suspension
Control arms, Coil Springs, sway bar, leaf springs, bushings ARRGGHHHHHHHHH!!! It’s just too much. Well let’s try and make sense of these terms and see just what these components do. The Brush "Runabout" Alanson Brush and his “Brush Runabout” are credited with the...
Car Shows, St. Louis area, for the weekend of July 18th – July 20th 2014
If you are in the mood to take a drive during this fine weekend of temperatures in the low eighties there are some great shows at some great destinations just for you. Sunday July 20th Owensville Threshers Association will have a car show. Held in Rosebud, Mo....
Evolution of a Resotration pt.5
Evolution of a Restoration pt.5 From this; To this! We have now replaced our plans and sealed and prepared it for paint as we briefly outlined in pt.4. We have reviewed installation of complete as well as rust repair panels and they are now installed,...
St. Louis area Car shows for the weekend of July 11th – July 13th.
JUL 11 FRI ~ Randy’s House of BBQ Car & Bike Cruise ~ 6pm till 9pm ~ Dash Plaques 1st 50 Participants ~ Attendance Prizes ~ 50/50 drawing benefiting Partners for Pets -You can even take a new pet home ~ Live Music, Second ~ $12.00 sides of baby back ribs~2nd...
Friday July 11 is Collector Car Appreciation Day
So, you thought Congress could not agree on anything. I get it, no matter what side of the isle you are on it seems Congress has difficulty performing, not this time though. The Senate recently passed S.Res.493 - A resolution designating July 11, 2014, as...
Don’t you wish you had this for your Independence Day celebration?!?!
Perfect for tailgating or taking that summer picnic, business bar bq, or family reunion to the next level this customer trailer has everything you could ask for. With a massive grille that provides huge amounts of surface area to grille, a large warming tray...
351 Cleveland for 1971 Torino project puts out great numbers on the dyno
To give a brief update, the 1971 Ford Torino GT convertible that we showed you in November when we cut the top off of the donor car is starting to go back together. We ran tests on the new, stock rebuilt engine and the numbers were impressive. Watch...
Worlds Largest Classic Car Show in the World! “The Power Big Meet”
Touted as the largest classic car show in the world it is now entering its 37th year and for the last thirty years it has been hosted by the community of Västerås/Sweden. What is even more amazing is that this show is an American Car show! Maybe we here in the United...