How to Restore an Exhaust Manifold
While headers may offer more performance, nothing fits a specific car like the stock cast iron exhaust manifolds, and when the car is restored or original, they are [...]
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Feature Friday! AMC SCrambler
Photos by Steve Fox and Jesse Bowers Protruding from the floor is the Hurst shifter; long and lean in all its chrome glory. As the factory-installed Sun brand tachometer [...]
Pro Convertible Install Tips and Tricks
Installing a convertible top is not the type of project that you just decide to tackle on a whim; this is a serious task that takes a lot of time and effort. Duct tape and [...]
Plastic Surgery- How to Restore a Vinyl Dash Pad With a Plastic Dash Cap
There are relatively few items on a muscle car that aren’t readily restorable at home. Most restoration jobs require a little research, maybe some welding or paint, while [...]
Weathering the Storm
Not only does old weatherstripping not seal the car, but it also soaks up water, which leads to rust like this. During the course of a restoration, there are always certain [...]
Clear Vision: How to Install Front and Rear Glass and Weatherstripping
Most enthusiasts consider glass replacement better left to the professionals. The chances of breaking a perfectly good piece of melted sand are high and glass is not [...]
1978 Trans Am SE
You would be hard-pressed to name a Pontiac more recognizable than the ’76 through ’81 Trans Am SE. Commonly referred to as the “Bandit”, the black SE TA has been and [...]
Transmission Rebuild- How to Convert Your 4L60E to 4L65E Specs
The 4L60E transmission has long been a mainstay in the General’s arsenal of transmissions. The descendent of the 700R4, the 4L60E trans has a long history of backing up [...]
Custom Stereo Install- Mounting a Double-Din Head Unit Into a Tahoe
When it comes to video/navigation head units, there are so many more options with a double-DIN than there are with flip-outs. With better fit and finish, not to mention [...]
Properly Suspended- Installing a New Suspension In a 1965 Mustang
Restoring a vintage Mustang takes time, patience, and cash. There are no two ways about it; you have to have all three. You can always go the cheap route, but sometimes that [...]