As part of its mission to educate and inspire future generations of automotive enthusiasts, Eastwood Company opened its Pottstown, PA headquarters to the students of PA Virtual Charter School‘s auto club on Friday, May 10th. The group of 6th- through 11th-grade students and their chaperones were given a tour of […]
In the early days of the auto industry, each vehicle’s bodywork was often a one-of-a-kind creation. Before mass-production stamping became the norm, body panels were individually handcrafted by skilled coachbuilders. And one tool allowed them to shape sheet metal into complex curves and contours: the English wheel. Handmade bodywork is […]
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 […]
Imagine this: you’ve prepped your car meticulously for a fresh coat of paint. You’ve even found the perfect factory-matched color to breathe new life into its exterior. You eagerly spray it out on the car and your excitement builds as the paint dries. But then you notice subtle differences in […]
For gearheads – especially those of the two-wheeled species – there may be no place more sacred than London’s Ace Cafe. This legendary coffee shop gave birth to cafe racer culture, the 100-mph “ton-up” club, and clashes between so-called mods and rockers. The Ace opened in 1938 as a refreshment […]
One of the great aspects of Eastwood’s home base in Pottstown, Pennsylvania is the area’s rich car culture. In to heyday, Pottstown was known as the Cruising Capital of the Northeast. If you’ve ever seen the classic film American Grafitti, that was essentially a snapshot of old Pottstown. Today, the […]
Of all the special tools required for a good mechanical restoration, few are as indispensable as an ultrasonic parts cleaner. This type of cleaner works by producing high-frequency sound waves that create cavitation bubbles in a cleaning solution. These bubbles implode near the surface of the objects being cleaned, effectively […]
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 […]
Years ago, I used to take immaculate care of my car. Never took it through an automatic car wash, only used pure cotton towels, even waxed the door jambs a couple times a year. My car was always spotless. And then adulthood caught up to me and I was suddenly […]
