In this initial installment of his custom 1985 Chevy C-10 pickup project, Eastwood video producer Adam restores the Air-Ride suspension’s air tank with a fresh application of powder coating. Originally installed more than a decade ago, the truck has sat outside for years exposed to the elements. The paint has […]
Tag: Restoration
The DIY Auto Restorer’s Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide 2023
Someone in your life restoring an old car or truck at home? If they’re like us and always tinkering in the garage with some old project, chances are they’re going to need some help. We’ve combed our catalog and pulled together a list of tools and equipment especially for the […]
The DIY Painter’s Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide 2023
Planning to tackle a big paint project on your own? Stock up now on all the special equipment and supplies you’ll need to do the job right. Take advantage of holiday specials for yourself or share this list in with someone who’s looking for gift ideas for you. UNDER $50 […]
How To Form Perfect Brake Line Flares
Replacing brake lines or fuel lines is never fun. One of the most frustrating challenges of making new lines from scratch is getting a good flare on the end. And without a good flare, you’re practically asking for future leaks. There are all kinds of tools to make flares, but […]
Mark’s Trans Am – Episode 9: Adding Heat and Sound Protection to the Bare Shell
With the Trans Am project moving along, Mark decided it was time to move the body shell off the custom tilt rig he built for it. In this episode, he transfers it to a traditional body cart, where it will be more accessible and better supported to continue his work. […]
Pro Files: The Mustang Barn
Long before the Ford Mustang was old enough to earn true classic status, it was simply a popular choice for driving enthusiasts ranging from style-conscious youth to muscle car fans. In 1976, barely a decade after the original pony car was released, Philadelphia-area enthusiasts were turning to Fred Glazier’s Mustang […]
Project Sunny – Episode 6: Bending Sheet Metal into Patch Panels
As our Range Rover restoration project moves along, we’ve reached a point where we have to make some repair panels for the rear floor. The main floor panel, which we’ve already cut out, rests on a perimeter lip that has almost completely rotted away. There are aftermarket replacement panels for […]
What to Use – Rust Converter or Rust Encapsulator?
Not every rust repair allows for stripping back to bare metal and refinishing like new. Think about frame maintenance, trailers, and shop equipment. For these situations, the question that often comes up is whether it’s better to use a chemical rust converter product or simply bury the rust in an […]
Project Sunny – Episode 5: Stripping the Hood
In the latest installment in our Range Rover restoration project, we finally got that rear crossmember in place, at least temporarily. The body mounts we were waiting on showed up just in time to make the cut for this episode, but just barely. There is still more work to do […]