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.
Tag: DIY
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.
A Crash Course in DIY Powder Coating
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.
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.
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 […]
MIG Welding Duty Cycles
When you are using an arc welding machine, you will need to understand what its duty cycle is as it will help you preserve the life and quality of your tool. On this page, you will learn about what a duty cycle is and how it is relevant to MIG […]