Keeping your garage door in good working order is one of those things that can be easily overlooked. Â While it may not see like an important task taking a few minutes every couple months to make sure all of the moving parts are functioning the way they should. Â It’ll save […]
Tools & Equipment
Cleaning Drill Chuck Will Stop Bits From Slipping – Quick Tip
Any of your drill bits look like this? Â If so, you’ll want to keep reading. Circular wear marks on the bottom of drill bits are a key indication of the drill bit slipping inside the drill chuck. Â The main reason for this problem is cutting fluid or lubricants […]
Cracked Grill Repair – Eastwood Hot Stapler
Many late model cars are made with plastic grills, bumpers, and interior trim. Â 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. Â Not to mention that as […]
Sheet Metal Cutting Tips and Tricks
Working in sheet metal can be fun, and it can be frustrating, but if you like old cars eventually there will come a time when you will need to cut, and eventually even weld sheet metal. At first glance it seems as if it would be like working with paper […]
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. Â There is a good chance that someone else out there wive the same combination of parts. Â The best way to give your […]
Properly Store Your Air Hoses So They Don’t Kink – Quick Tip
Air hoses can be a pain especially if you don’t have a retractable hose reel, but its important to take care of them if you want them to last. If you’re not ready to invest in a Retractable Air Hose, here is a quick tip to increase the longevity of […]
Vinyl Wrapping Old Interior Trim
As vehicles age interior trim pieces can become faded, scratched and sometimes if they are coated, start to peel. Â Over the past couple years a trend has been growing and a new way to transform that old interior has emerged. It utilizes a form of adhesive backed vinyl that becomes […]
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 […]
Never Let a Dead Battery Keep Your Car Parked
If you store any of your motor vehicles for months at a time, this is a Must Have!
When the nice weather finally rolls around that means only one thing, its time to pull out your classic and go for a cruise. Â Only today there is one problem the battery is dead. Â Who knows how long it will take to charge up enough to get it started and even once it does start you cant turn it off. Â It could take anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes for the alternator to charge up the battery enough for it to start on its own.