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 […]
Tag: Restoration
‘Shop Talk’ Podcast – Episode 9: TC Penick, Jaded Collaborator & Owner of Bay One Customs
Are you ready for SEMA 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada?
In this episode of Eastwood’s ‘Shop Talk,’ Kevin Tetz talks shop with TC Penick of Bay One Customs & collaborator on Kevin’s awesome Jaded Mustang.
‘Shop Talk’ Podcast – Episode 8: Jerry Dixey, Automotive Journalist, Enthusiast
How about a chance to win $1,000 in tools this summer?
In this episode of Eastwood’s ‘Shop Talk,’ Kevin Tetz sits down and talks shop with Jerry Dixey, automotive journalist, enthusiast & Tour Director.
This past year, Jerry’s hard work and 375,000+ miles touring with the Street Rodder Road Tour have earned him the NSRA Street Rodding Achievement Award, presented to him at SEMA 2012.
Early Summer Project Pile House Update.
With the floor pans made up I decided to move outwards and tackle the rust in the door openings. The truck door sill on the drivers side was rotted away and the front of the door opening/jamb was rotted pretty bad. In fact the lower portion was almost non existent.
Project Resolution- Phase Six
We decided to replace the entire front clip after too many nasty accident damage surprises. The crew stripped the donor clip down using our stripping discs and our 100lb Pressure Blaster. Once the new nose for Resolution was cleaned, I took the reciprocating saw and began surgery.
Preventative Maintenance on Mirror Polished Parts for your Ride
Everyone loves a well done vehicle with some nice polished parts on it. It really makes things pop and gives your car, truck, or bike a classy look. While it does look amazing, it takes a LOT of hard work to keep mirror polished metal parts looking as good as […]
‘Shop Talk’ Podcast – Episode 7: Robert McGaffin, Respected Industry Photographer & Automotive Enthusiast
Wanna see your car on the cover of a magazine? In this episode of Eastwood’s ‘Shop Talk’, Kevin talks with Robert McGaffin, automotive photographer & genuine gear-head. Decades of experience have provided McGaffin with the knowledge & discipline he needed to become one of the industries most respected & sought […]
Classic ’68 Camaro Gets A “Split Personality” To Train Insurance Agents
When it comes to insuring your restored or modified car, you hope your insurance agent knows what he’s doing…after all, that’s not a typical used car sitting there in your garage. That’s why insurance giant State Farm refurbished this 1968 Chevy Camaro in a unique way. Though it doesn’t run, […]
Texas Man Adds A Little Extra To His Restored 1939 Ford
Like other car aficionados, Joe Wilkins brought his ’39 Ford to Doug Leopold at Classic Collision and Restoration in Bryan, Texas to rebuild the classic from the ground up. “Big project, no big deal, but this was a little bit of a bigger project,” said Leopold. That’s because Wilkins didn’t […]