Restoration Tip – How to read tire sizes Tire size and stance can drastically change the look of your muscle car or classic. When trying to decide on a new set of rubber that is different from the stock size, knowing how to read the the measurements...
During the Mid 70’s American automobile manufactures started using a menagerie of metric and standard threaded bolts. I have seen both metric and standard threaded bolts used on one single component during the course of a restoration, so there is no one set of...
Replacing the carpet in your classic can make a big difference when it comes to look of your interior. Carpet wears out, get dirty, shrinks, and fades, but installing a new molded carpet is a fairly economical way to freshen up that dingy interior. With a few simple...
Cruising the boulevard in a hot musclecar on a warm summer night is what the classic car hobby is all about, but no one wants to work up a sweat doing it. The weather is heating up on us quickly, and having cold air conditioning makes driving your classic that much...
Stripping paint down to bare metal takes lots of time and money, so why do it? As much as cost-conscience classic car enthusiasts would like the option of scuffing and spraying their restoration projects, unfortunately it’s not always viable. Obvious reasons for...
Whether it’s a ’71 Hemi ‘Cuda or a Gullwing Mercedes that you’re drooling over at a car show, it’s only natural to lust after a similar caliber of restoration for your own project car. Unfortunately, a concourse-quality restoration is simply out of the budget for most...
