by pcr_admin | May 23, 2013 | Car Restoration, Classic Car Restoration
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...
by pcr_admin | May 14, 2013 | Car Restoration, Classic Car Restoration
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...
by pcr_admin | May 2, 2013 | Car Restoration, Classic Car Restoration
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 parts are shiny...
by pcr_admin | Mar 29, 2013 | Car Restoration, Classic Car Restoration, Muscle Car Restoration
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-pressure fuel pump,...
by pcr_admin | Mar 26, 2013 | Car Restoration, Classic Car Restoration
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 before you start blasting...
by pcr_admin | Feb 12, 2013 | Car Restoration, Classic Car Restoration
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 because removing the...