Over time, your vehicle’s gas tank can start to corrode and even leak. That is why is is important to know how to restore your gas tank to rid it of any rust and seal any minor leaks. Below, we take a look at how to properly seal and restore […]
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Custom Scratch Built Bed DIY for Project Pile House
Project Pile House has been an ever-evolving project and like many projects, things start small and spiral out of control and next thing you know you’re detailing the inside of your glove box hinges! Luckily I’m not quite that OCD about my vehicles (yet), but Pile House is now more than just a thrown-together junkyard parts runner like I originally planned. It’s turned into a full blown custom and not much on the truck is original or untouched. After getting the cab, dash, hood, etc. all smoothed out and “roughed in”, the original patched together bed and fenders was bothering the crap out of me every time I looked at it. The fenders looked like boat trailer fenders and were more roughed up than a boxer after a title fight, while the bed itself wasn’t much better. I decided to start dreaming up a subtle custom bed.
How to Notch Tubing for a Perfect Fit Every Time
Tube Notching By: Blake Robinson With tools commonly used by chassis shops becoming more affordable and available these days, many racers are taking on fabrication projects themselves in their own garages. These skills are not going to happen overnight, but once you become familiar with your equipment and the materials […]
Eastwood’s ‘Shop Talk’, Episode 36: TC Penick & The Crew of Bay One Customs
Sit tight & listen to Kevin, joined by TC Penick and the boys from Bay One Customs, taking the time away from saving Kevin’s butt yet again for this week’s episode of Shop Talk.
Eastwood’s ‘Shop Talk’, Episode 35.5: TC Penick – Custom Builder & Owner of Bay One Customs
On this upcoming episode, we’ll speak with TC Penick of Bay One Customs out of Springfield, Tennessee.
TC turned heads at SEMA 2013 with his 1958 Chevy Cameo Concept Truck.
Save All the Classics- Pulling a 1960 Oldsmobile Out of Its Tomb
Nick fondly remembered this side of his family having cool old cars since his years as a wee little one visiting on the holidays and to watch the Mummers Parade. After speaking with his family, he found out that one of the cars was still stashed away in their large garage in the city behind the house. The house and garage have been uninhibited for a number of years as his great Aunt was in poor health. He struck a deal and asked myself and Joe R. here at Eastwood to come help him extract the car from it’s tomb.
Plumbing Custom Brake Lines on Project Pile House
First of all, if you’re rebuilding an old car, whether it’s a full blown 100 point restoration, or an out-of-this-world kustom, you shouldn’t forget about completely redoing the brakes on your ride. Brakes are one of the most overlooked part of a build that can save your car and your life. Project Pile House is a full blown custom with little to be left original on the truck. It sits on a first generation Chevy S10 chassis, so the brake components on each corner are easy to get replacements for, but that’s about where it stops being easy. I recently decided to plumb the brake system on Pile House, and show you what goes into a project like this.
Eastwood’s ‘Shop Talk’, Episode 35: John Bouchard – Master Engine Builder
Former host of Horsepower TV, John and Kevin are both familiar with being in the spot light. Lately though, John’s work building flawless engines has garnered all the attention.
Eastwood’s ‘Shop Talk’, Episode 34.5: John Bouchard, TV Host and Master Engine Builder
Sit tight & listen to Kevin as he previews things to come on next week’s episode of Shop Talk, where he talks with John Bouchard.