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...
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...
Electrical problems are among the most frustrating and debilitating gremlins that can sideline your musclecar or classic. By the time you purchase a classic car, it has likely been rewired at some point, often to subpar standards due to laziness or a lack of...
Flat black paint is hot, and it’s a trend that continues to gain traction in hot rods and classic trucks. As with everything related to paint and bodywork, there is a right and wrong way to do it. A common misconception is that applying flat black is a time saver that...
With the popularity of sites like Craigslist and eBay, shopping for project cars over the Internet has opened up a whole new world of opportunities. The downside is that when you’re dealing with older musclecars and classics that are several decades old, it also opens...
Musclecar and classic car values aren’t what they used to be, but despite the unfavorable state of the global economy, the hobby is still going strong. The staggering figures from last weekend’s Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Arizona speak for themselves. With...
