A fender flare can add a stylish element to your car that can be a pleasing auto body aesthetic, as well as functional for oversized rims. And the good news is, it is a pretty simple process to add them to your fenders. To flare just about any fender, all […]
Tag: Fabrication
How to Build a Custom Pneumatic Workbench using Eastwood tools
If you’re a motorhead it’s in your blood to always be building, tinkering, and improving upon mechanical things. Eastwood product manager Mark R. is no different, but he likes to take things to the extreme sometimes. Recently Mark built a new garage and was building the shop with new work benches that allowed him to maximize the usable space he had in shop….
Custom Scratch Built Bed DIY for Project Pile House
Project Pile House has been an ever-evolving project and like many projects, things start small and spiral out of control and next thing you know you’re detailing the inside of your glove box hinges! Luckily I’m not quite that OCD about my vehicles (yet), but Pile House is now more than just a thrown-together junkyard parts runner like I originally planned. It’s turned into a full blown custom and not much on the truck is original or untouched. After getting the cab, dash, hood, etc. all smoothed out and “roughed in”, the original patched together bed and fenders was bothering the crap out of me every time I looked at it. The fenders looked like boat trailer fenders and were more roughed up than a boxer after a title fight, while the bed itself wasn’t much better. I decided to start dreaming up a subtle custom bed.
How to Notch Tubing for a Perfect Fit Every Time
Tube Notching By: Blake Robinson With tools commonly used by chassis shops becoming more affordable and available these days, many racers are taking on fabrication projects themselves in their own garages. These skills are not going to happen overnight, but once you become familiar with your equipment and the materials […]
Eastwood’s ‘Shop Talk’, Episode 36: TC Penick & The Crew of Bay One Customs
Sit tight & listen to Kevin, joined by TC Penick and the boys from Bay One Customs, taking the time away from saving Kevin’s butt yet again for this week’s episode of Shop Talk.
Eastwood’s ‘Shop Talk’, Episode 35.5: TC Penick – Custom Builder & Owner of Bay One Customs
On this upcoming episode, we’ll speak with TC Penick of Bay One Customs out of Springfield, Tennessee.
TC turned heads at SEMA 2013 with his 1958 Chevy Cameo Concept Truck.
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.
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 […]