You may not realize it, but Eastwood was the first to bring DIY powder coating to the masses and into your garage. We’ve been there since the start and I’ll admit that we sometimes forget that not everyone is as educated as we are about the process. I decided to throw together a list of information that will give you a crash course on powder coating as well as some tips and tricks along the way.
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How to Restore a Car Battery
If you have an old car battery that has a low voltage output, it might be time to consider a small restoration project. Reviving worn- out car batteries is an important money and time-saver – and one that could save you from hardships in the future. Below, we take a […]
Restoring a Ford Model T Jack- Don’t throw away that Antique Jack!
Antique cars had some pretty simple jacks that aren’t hard to figure out how they work. The problem is that the jack is usually a WRECK on anything older and especially an antique. I’ve found over the years that if the part or accessory (in this case an old jack) is still solid structurally, it can often times be saved and reconditioned or restored and put back into service.
3D Printing FAQ
Think of 3D printing as the opposite of CNC machining: Instead of starting with a big block of material and machining out the part you need, it takes tiny bits of material and connects them layer by layer, building up the part you need. Because of this the term Additive Manufacturing is used to describe all types of 3D printing processes. Imagine a square cut out of cardboard, then another slightly smaller one cut and placed on top of it, and on and on until it came to a point, automate that process and you have a 3D printed pyramid.
You Think You Have Problems With Your Classic Car?
You may know Hagerty as the insurance company that insures classic cars. Like other insurance companies, they get some strange claims from their policyholders. A recent FoxNews.com article gives us a sample of some of these unusual claims… Goat Bites Pony Car A South Carolina family hosted a birthday party […]
Das Awkscht Fescht 2014 Celebrates The Dodge Brothers Heritage
For many antique automotive enthusiasts Das Awkscht Fescht has become a yearly tradition. Each year some pretty rare and unique cars come out of the woodwork for this event. The idea of the show is pretty simple, if it’s an old car and relatively stock, it’s welcomed into the show. […]
How Do I Adjust the Flow Rate of Shielding Gas?
Whenever you are using a welding machine, like a MIG welder or a TIG welder, it is crucial that you know how to adjust the flow rate of shielding gas. When assembling and setting up your welder, once you connect your shielding gas regulator, the gas flow rate must be […]
Eastwood’s ‘Shop Talk’, Episode 33.5: Courtney Hansen of Powerblock TV
Podcast: Play in new window | Download We’re all big fans of the talented Courtney Hansen – who wouldn’t be? On television, Courtney shows off million-dollar rides, rare classics, tricked-out vehicles, and interviews celebrity collectors and enthusiasts like Jay Leno & UFC President Dana White as well as automotive legends like […]
West Coast Report 41st Edition by John Gilbert
West Coast Report 41st Edition by John Gilbert Shake Rattle & Run — Gearhead Kid Builds Auto Restoration Empire Torn from the pages of Street Rodder magazine, welcome to the West Coast Eastwood blog and consequently the 41st edition of the West Coast Report. For those that have been patiently […]