When it comes to classic trucks short beds rule the coop for desirability and resale value. Most enthusiasts turn their nose up to a long bed truck. What’s slowly happening though is that nice, clean examples of short beds are becoming few and far between and when they do pop up you’re going to pay a premium. Recently some guys have started shortening the bed and chassis of long bed trucks to get the same look but without the price gouge of a short bed truck. Our friend Sean Ramáge of Empire Fabrication recently took on the big job of taking an original-paint set of long bedsides and repairing the damage and shortening them, all while keeping as much original paint and patina as possible. He shared the process with us and gave us an insight into what it takes to tackle a job like this.
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Eastwood’s ‘Shop Talk’, Episode 31.5: Hot Rod Chassis & Cycle
It’s easy to become overwhelmed with stimuli when walking about SEMA, eventually it all becomes one large sea of custom car goodness. It takes a special sight to snap you back to reality. This past year, Hot Rod Chassis & Cycle’s ‘Kosmic Outkast’ did just that.
How to Prepare Parts for Electroplating
For any automotive restoration or decorative project, the most important step in the process is preparation. Electroplating is a process that is no exception to this rule. It is very important to make sure you prepare the objects correctly and thoroughly before you begin electroplating them. In fact, the actual electroplating procedure is really the last step in the entire process. Below, we have put together a tutorial on how to properly prepare your metal parts for electroplating.
How to Use a Vibratory Tumbler
Vibratory tumblers serve a number of great purposes in the automotive industry. This tool helps remove rust, debris or burrs from pieces of hardware without damaging their edges or mechanical integrity. They can also help polish hard-to-reach surfaces to an optimum metal shine, which is very useful when working on […]
Eastwood’s ‘Shop Talk’, Episode 31: R.I.P. Print Media – It Was Nice Knowing You
Sit tight & listen to Kevin on this week’s episode of Shop Talk, where he weighs in on the fate of print media in today’s digital landscape.
Eastwood’s ‘Shop Talk’, Episode 30.5: Print VS Digital Media
Sit tight & listen to Kevin as he previews things to come on next week’s episode of Shop Talk, where he weighs in on the fate of print media in today’s digital landscape.
How to Make your barn or garage find road-worthy- Part Three Restoring the Brake System
Once you have the vehicle running and moving under its own power you’ll surely want to drive it around your property to see what else it needs. The big thing that may kill the fun is the lack of brakes. In my particular case the front brakes were partially seized on and the brake pedal just went to the floor. I decided to completely disassemble the system and show how to go through the brakes on your classic car…..
Eastwood’s ‘Shop Talk’, Episode 30: Eric The Car Guy – YouTube’s Auto Mechanic
With nearly half a million YouTube subscribers, Eric has built an impressive digital empire serving the needs of Do-It-Yourselfers everywhere with weekly videos covering the gamut of automotive maintenance and repair.
How Do I Prepare a Chassis for Painting?
When you decide to paint your vehicle’s chassis, you must know how to properly prepare the area for painting. To prepare your chassis, the first thing to do is gather your materials, which include: a PRE paint solution, electric sander, stripper or blaster, lint-free hand towels, and some epoxy primer. Using an epoxy primer will yield the best results when painting your chassis. Once you acquire all the tools you need, the preparation process is straightforward.