Lately I’ve changed gears on Pile House and I’ve decided to start working on getting Pile House moving under its own power. I decided to order up a plastic fuel cell from Jegs first. Once I began test fitting it at a few different spots on the chassis it was obvious that the only place I could fit it under the bed was behind the rear axle.
Tag: DIY
Second Time is a Charm- Painting a 1971 Chevy Camaro
Just about everyone at Eastwood is a car guy or gal in some shape or form, so we all love conversing with our customers about what projects they’re working on. Every now and then we get a really cool story about a project one of you are working on and we want to share it with everyone. This story is from Jeremy B. that recently shared a picture of his first paint project, a 1971 Chevy Camaro. Read along as Jeremy tells us how he got a second chance to build the car he wanted to build as a kid!
Packard Institute restoring old car to restore lost souls
A recent Akron Beacon Journal article showed us how automotive restoration projects can be a bridge to a more productive life for troubled youngsters. In some ways, the 1948 Packard Victoria Convertible is a metaphor for the kids who will be restoring it: a treasure hiding beneath the visible dings […]
How to Install an Aftermarket Shifter on a Chevy V8 and TH350.
When building Project Pile House I’ve pretty much discarded all of the original mechanics and I’ve been building from the ground up. I’ve already installed a SBC (small block Chevy V8) engine and a TH350 automatic transmission in the truck. Next I needed to install a universal shifter that would work with the changes I’ve made and look “right”.
How to form a custom airbag tub with Eastwood Tools
Recently our friend Sean at Empire Fabrication sent us some pictures of a custom airbag tub for a bagged VW Eurovan he’s building for a customer and we had to share. Follow along as he shares the Eastwood tools and process he used to build the custom bag tub.
Project Pile House Late Summer Update
Last time I checked in on Project Pile House I had just gotten done welding floor pans in and rebuilding the rotten door jambs. Since then I’ve been really busy and I have been slacking on my updates here. I have been posting regular updates on Instagram if you want to follow along feel free to check the #pilehouse tag or view the pics on your desktop HERE.
How to Plasti Dip® Your Car – Dipping a Mk3 VW Golf
There’s a time, place, and vehicle for a proper show-winning paint job. What happens when you have the itch to customize your car or give it a better finish then it currently has, but don’t have the ability, tools, time or cash for a traditional repaint. Recently automotive enthusiasts have […]
Men vs. Women: How to Change Oil
There’s no question men and women do things differently. I came across this humorous column that shows us just how different we are when it comes to changing the oil in our cars. WOMEN: 1. Pull up to Jiffy Lube or Valvoline Instant Oil Change when the mileage reaches 3,000 […]
Bay One Customs Cameo SEMA Truck Build Candy Paint Job Sneak Peak
T.C. and crew have been very busy working on their Project Cameo Truck build for SEMA 2013 this year. We recently shared some DIY videos that TC put together with tips for spraying and clearing a candy paint job (view them here) on the center console for the truck and […]