Factory-Fresh: How Fiberglass Bodies Are Built
If you’re not familiar with factory five racing get ready to be impressed. Factory Five was founded in 1995 and is the world’s largest manufacturer of component [...]
Paint/Body
Body Modification: Piercings and Facial Correction
These kinds of body mods are not for the emo kids, these mods won’t require you to wear a bandaid on your lip when you go to work at the local pizza joint. And these body [...]
How to Install Weatherstripping on a Square Body C10
Rattling windows and wet seats after every rain really takes the fun out of owning an old truck. While it seems a little weird to say at times, the classic ’73-‘87 Chevy [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Emblazoned Glory- How to Restore Painted Emblems
As the phrase goes, the Devil is in the details. Where else could that be truer than in the world of automotive restoration. The details are what separates a [...]