Oh… now you messed up. You went too hard on the righty tighty, and now you have a righty loosey on your hands. You just sheared off the head of the bolt that you’re trying to tighten. Or even worse, the head of a rusty fastener that you were trying […]
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The Future of Car Culture Still Looks Vibrant, It’s Just a Little Bit Different
I found myself walking around a car show recently – a show that only ten years ago would have seemed unimaginable – with Cheap Trick’s “Surrender” running through the back of my head. “Mommy’s alright, Daddy’s alright…they just seem a little weird…” Yeah, I thought, but what about the kids? […]
There Will Never Be Another Route 66
There are now countless roads that stretch across the United States, but there will ever be another road quite like Route 66. Here’s why.
Project Internet Café – Episode 7: Applying Body Filler to the Tank and Cowl
In this episode of Eastwood’s Internet Café project, the Eastwood Garage crew picks up where JD left off. The project moves to media blasting the frame, tank, cowl, and wheels. The tank goes into primer before the low spots get a bit of filler and sanding.
The Seek First Adventure Reviews Eastwood’s SCT on Their Airstream Restoration
When Ian from The Seek First Adventure started researching how to restore the aluminum exterior on his Airstream restoration project, he ended up purchasing Eastwood’s SCT (Surface Conditioning Tool).
Mark’s Trans Am – Episode 6: Restoring the Original Front Subframe
In this episode of the Trans Am project, Mark addresses the integrity of the front subframe by removing it from the body and stripping it down to bare metal. This requires cleaning and degreasing, followed by a combination of wire brushes, abrasive discs, and media blasting to remove all the […]
Project Internet Café – Episode 6: Removing Dents and Sealing the Fuel tank
In this episode of Eastwood’s Internet Café project, JD addresses the dented and rusty fuel tank. The slide hammer dent puller made easy work of the metal. Once the tank was straight, JD treats it with a tank sealer kit for good measure.
Correcting Flaws in Your Powder Coat Finish
So you pull your freshly powder coated piece out of the oven expecting to see that perfect, shiny finish you’ve always counted on. But instead you find something entirely different – a dull spot. Or worse, a cloudy finish. Now what? There are a couple of options you can try […]
Mark’s Trans Am – Episode 5: Replacing a Rusty Floor With New Sheetmetal
In this episode of the Trans Am project, Mark prepares to install new sheet metal in the floor by cutting out what remains of the original floorboards all the way up to the transmission tunnel. With the new floor in place, he seam seals the edges and applies a coat […]