Most of us probably use spray paint for small projects around the house. We might even be tempted to try repairing body damage on our vehicle with the old rattle can. But we’ve all seen the results of a botched spray bomb touch-up going down the road. And it usually […]
One of the challenges with modern cars is that a lot of trim is held on with double-sided foam tape. That’s usually not a problem as long as they never get removed, but what if you remove them for paint? Once you peel that original adhesive off, it can be […]
Mark’s progress on the Trans Am project continues with welding in the new tail panels. In this episode, he shares one of his secrets to getting great-looking plug welds that replicate factory spot welds using a MIG welder. With a lot of sheet metal to stitch together, he’s looking for […]
With the bed off the C-10 project for frame repair, Adam mounted it to a rotisserie to take advantage of easy access to the underside. This was the perfect opportunity for treating rust living below, including the bed supports. Because the bottom of the bed doesn’t see daylight, Adam chose […]
In the latest installment of Mark’s Trans Am project, he addresses the rotted-out tail panel. Before installing an aftermarket replacement, he starts by cutting out the original part and treating additional rust in the surrounding areas. Watch as he fabricates new bumper mount panels from scratch. This update was a […]
In this installment, Adam prepares the bed of the C-10 project for bed liner application. After he’s scuffed and cleaned the bed, he rolls on rust encapsulator to trap any minor rust that may still be lurking. A coat of epoxy primer ensures there’s no issues with the bed liner […]
It’s not everyday you get to rescue a legend, but one of our local shops did just that. After nineteen years sitting on a private property, Pottstown’s Hollywood Garage brought home a Buick Grand National they’d had their eyes on for years. The original paint was still there, but was […]
A few years back, our guy Matt got hold of an old Cushman motor scooter. True to Eastwood tradition, it was a rusty pile – not much more than a starting point. Matt had plans to not only bring back the looks of the old icon, but also give it […]
We spend a lot of time talking about restoration and repair on older vehicles. But once an upon a time, we decided to try something a little different. We built a go kart. From scratch. Over the course of a ten-part series, the Eastwood video team built a traditional single-seat, […]
