Troubleshooting: Cooling System
There are few automotive situations that are more frustrating than cooling issues. Heat kills engines, yet an engine needs to run at a certain temperature to operate [...]
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Installing an Edelbrock Power Package on a Pontiac 455, Pt 2
Last article, we installed the lower half of an Edelbrock Performer RPM Power Package onto our 1969 GTO Judge convertible’s 400 cubic inch engine. The cam and heads bolted [...]
Brake-Away Installing C6 Z06 Brakes on a C2 Corvette
The C2 Corvette, also referred to as a Mid-year, is the most popular body style of Corvette. Built from 1963 through 1967, the C2 short run of this body style is certainly [...]
Installing an Edelbrock Power Package on a Pontiac 455, Pt 1
Performance modifications are typically a matter of trial and error, looking for that magic combination of what works for your engine in your situation. All of your buddies [...]
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- [...]
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 [...]