Protecting High-Temp Parts with POR-15
We always want our projects to look as good as they can, but some parts are much harder then others to keep that way, especially those that see high temperatures. Engine [...]
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How To Install Cam Bearings- Video by Red Dirt Rodz
The crew at Red Dirt Rodz has been working on some LS and Gen V LT engine builds and have a ton of new videos coming out on the process. We have covered cam bearings before, [...]
Frenched Tails
The Shoebox Ford is not the most stylistic body, there just isn’t much to them. While they are plain, they are also plentiful, making them excellent fodder for a custom [...]
Red Dirt Rodz’s latest creation- The Kontinental
In 1938, Edsel Ford asked Ford designer Bob Gregorie to design and build a custom car. This car would be Edsel’s personal conveyance. Edsel wanted some specific [...]
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 [...]
En-Gauging Perspective- Updating a Ford Shoebox Dash with Autometer Gauges
Owning and driving classic automobiles is a rewarding experience. Whether you prefer traditional restorations or resto-mods, cruising around town to shows, cruise-ins, or [...]
Latched On- How To Install Door Poppers for Shaved Handles
Shaved door handles have been a popular modification on customs almost as long as customs have been popular. Removing the outer handles and welding up the holes always adds a [...]
Restoration Tech- Restoring Original Door Panel Components
Recently, we went through the process of building new door panels for our 1951 Ford Tudor Custom project. As with any project, the details can make or break a resto, and this [...]
Restoration Tech- Building Concours-Quality Door Panels
When it comes to upholstery, there are lots of options. If you are just building a car to cruise and enjoy, it does not have to be 100% correct, you have some leeway. You can [...]
How to Restore a Dash Pad with a 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 [...]