Many late model cars are made with plastic grills, bumpers, and interior trim. I’m not saying there is anything wrong with this but the one area they lack is in their strength, even the slighest fender bender can cause them to crack or break off. Not to mention that as […]
Author: JamesR
How to Fix Rust Pits In Body Work
If you are lucky, your project car is straight with no big holes rusted in in behind the wheels in the fenders and quarter panels. But even if there is no rust through there, you may find that rock nicks and chips have allowed salt and moisture to eat little pits in the metal.
How to Fit a Duraflex Body Kit
With the wide range of exterior modifications that can added to cars, Body kits have taken over the import market by force. That being said, tons of companies have jumped on board and have been producing fiberglass body pieces for many cars. The problem with these body kits is they […]
DIY Custom Spoiler End Plates
Car enthusiasts are always looking for a way to have their car stand out from the crowd but buying off the shelf parts will only go so far. There is a good chance that someone else out there wive the same combination of parts. The best way to give your […]
Taking Pictures During Disassembly To Save Time Later
We’ve all been there, you’re getting ready to put your project back together but you have no idea what goes where. Running into a problem like this can set your project back and even sometimes cause a loss of motivation. Today almost everyone has a smartphone or cell phone with […]
If You’re Welding an Auto Darkening Helmet is NEEDED!
The key to good welding is being able to see the metal. Ditch those old standard lens helmets and get yourself an Auto-Darkening Helmet. You’ll see light!, but not too much. I remember when I learned to weld all I had was an old ARC welding helmet which was like […]
How to Prep Metal For Welding – Quick Tip
Dirty Welds Are Never Strong so Clean Your Metal Before Welding The key to any good weld is clean metal, but what is the best way to clean metal before you start welding? Depending on the tools you have and the overall goal of the project, there are a few […]
Applying Filler and Glazing Putty Really Is Easy – Quick Tip
DONT LET BODY WORK GET IN THE WAY OF FINISHING YOUR PROJECT One of the scariest aspects of vehicle restoration is body work, especially when it comes to filler and sanding. The worst thing to do is avoid it until the end, then be forced to pay someone else to […]
5 Easy Ways to Remove Spot Welds
What’s the Best Way To Get Rid of Those Annoying Spot Welds? When you’re tearing down your project vehicle, it’s inevitable you will come across some spot welds that need to be removed. They can be a pain to remove — especially when you want to save as much of […]