by pcr_admin | May 29, 2013 | Car Restoration, Classic Car Restoration
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...
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...
