by pcr_admin | Aug 12, 2013 | Car Restoration, Classic Car Restoration, Muscle Car Restoration
To go along with any restoration many questions may arise. One of which will be the decision to go with a handmade interior, or a pre-sewn ready made parts. Quality on upholstery, just like everything else, can cover the spectrum. Weather you are looking for custom...
by pcr_admin | Aug 8, 2013 | Car Restoration, Classic Car Restoration
Weather stripping in an old classic or muscle car is a crucial part of keeping your sealed up tight to prevent water leaks, wind noise, rattles, and even rust. Good quality weather strip will make a world of difference when it comes to avoiding these annoying...
by pcr_admin | Aug 1, 2013 | AMC, Austin Healey, BMW, Bricklin, Bugatti, Buick, Cadillac, Car Restoration, Checker, Chevy, Chrysler, Classic Car Restoration, Cobra, Cord, Datsun, DeSoto, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Honda, International, Jeep, Lincoln, Lotus Esprit, Mercedes, MG B, Mitsubishi, Muscle Car Restoration, Nash, Nissan, Oldsmobile, Packard, Plymouth, Pontiac, Porsche, Restomods, Saab, Studebaker, Subaru, Tailgate Trailer, Toyota, Triumph, Volkswagen, Willys
Just for fun lets imagine you have a classic car that’s been sitting in a garage, in a field, or in a barn. Its dirty, it’s dusty, and you’re pretty sure something’s been living in it. You see it all the time and you think to yourself “I’m gonna fix...
by pcr_admin | Jul 9, 2013 | Car Restoration, Classic Car Restoration
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...
by pcr_admin | Jul 2, 2013 | Car Restoration, Classic Car Restoration
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...
by pcr_admin | Jun 28, 2013 | Car Restoration, Classic Car Restoration
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...