What if you built a car, made it locally famous, and then let it go, only to have it end up back in front of you? You’d want it back, wouldn’t you? That’s the situation Skip Wesley found himself in after his old ’57 Chevy was sold to a new […]
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Which Abrasive Blasting Media is Correct for Your Project?
Abrasive blasting (AKA media blasting) is a quick and effective way to remove layers of paint or years of corrosion. The process uses high-pressure air to shoot abrasive particles at parts to clean, strip, or otherwise modify their surface. However, choosing the correct blast media is key to determining how […]
How To Avoid Hard Masking Lines When Painting Around Door Jambs
To achieve a flawless paint job on a car involves meticulous attention to detail at every step in the process. One such element that often separates amateur work from true craftsmanship is the technique used in masking body jambs. These recessed areas around the vehicle’s doors, hood, trunk, or tailgate […]
Bagged C-10 – Episode 3: Fabricating a Custom Notch Cover
Adam’s 1985 Chevy C-10 pickup project continues with the addition of a custom cover for the notched frame. Until now, he’s been hiding notch job with some wooden boards. But he’s decided it’s time to get serious make a sheet metal panel in preparation for a new bed finish. In […]
Pro Tip – Chase Those Crusty Threads
The restoration process is about more than just taking a vehicle apart and putting it back together. It’s about total reconditioning, and quality restoration shops often spend more time doing work that’s never seen. Occasionally the professionals share their secrets with us, and here is one such example. It’s no […]
Selecting the Right SCT Drums for Your Project
One of the most versatile tools we’ve ever developed for your shop is the Eastwood Countour SCT surface conditioning tool. If, you’re not already familiar with it, the patented Contour SCT is a hand-held drum-type sander/stripper/polisher. Instead of traditional rotating discs or pads, it uses a variety of task-specific 4-inch […]
Project Sunny – Episode 7: Rear Floor Structure Complete
Project Sunny returns with a new episode after a bit of a break for other projects. In this new episode, Bryan explains why he has reworked the floor panel support rails he’d previously made. The new pieces are a major improvement, as you’ll see. He also tackled the problem of […]
Five Projects to Tackle on Your Classic Over the Winter
As the first day of winter descends on us here in the Northeast, we’re reminded that there are different ways to get through winter. Some people embrace it, taking in the unique beauty of the season. Others flea it altogether, heading for warmer climes until leaves return to trees and […]
Selecting the Right Metal Tubing for Your Brake and Fuel Lines
Whether you’re restoring a classic car or building a custom machine from scratch, numerous decisions will come up that will require serious consideration. Among them is the choice of which type of tubing to use for brake and fuel lines. It’s a choice that influences not only the vehicle’s safety […]