C-10 Suspension
From 1973 through 1987, GM made about a bazillion (that’s a rough estimate) of the classic C/K truck. The square body was one of the most popular models for the General, [...]
Tech
Project C10 Interior Restoration
Years of neglect, and several half-hearted start-and-stop restorations, have left the interior of this 1981 Chevy C10 looking more like a Mumbai taxi than a classic custom [...]
Installing Weatherstripping- 1965 Mustang Coupe
Every car, regardless of whether or not it is “garage kept,” must endure some level of exposure to the environment. In other words, weather. That is why it is called [...]
How to Install Pistons with Wire Locks
One of the great sources of frustration for the amateur engine builder is installing the pistons to the pins. There are three methods to keeping the pistons onto the rods- [...]
Quarter-Pounder
Inheriting a project from another person sometimes means getting to fix things that had been glazed over. Such is the case with this 1965 Mustang coupe. This particular [...]
Restoring Stainless Trim
There is an old saying, “the devil is in the details.” Automotive restoration is certainly no exception to the rule. Too many otherwise clean cars get overlooked because [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]