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 […]
Tag: Restoration
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 […]
Restoration Colleges Take a Different Approach to “Teaching the Classics”
The new school year is now well under way, and across the country high school seniors are making plans for their next phase of life. For many, that means applying to a university, a community college, or a tech school to continue their education with a specific career goal in […]
All You Need to Make Your First 3D Printed Part
Depending on your perspective, 3D printers are now either as easy to use as a traditional home document printer or overwhelmingly complex toys that only tech nerds can really justify owning. And the truth probably lies somewhere in the middle. Regardless of how you feel, 3D printers are already an […]
Restore Your Car’s Trim While It’s Off For Paint
If you’re doing the job right, you’ve at least taken off the basic trim before repainting your car. And if you’ve come this far, you owe it to yourself to treat those bits to the same level of attention as the body. After all, why bother with new paint if […]
Project Sunny – Episode 4: Floor and Crossmember Removal
We did it! The original cargo area floor and rear crossmember are fully extracted from the back of the body, thanks to a little help from our favorite little seam buster tool. The new crossmember has arrived and looks good sitting in its place (albeit temporarily) while we await the […]
Calculating How Much Paint You’ll Need to Paint Your Vehicle
One of the most common questions that comes up when planning to paint a car is “How much paint will I actually need?” It’s a great question for a lot of reasons, not least of which is knowing how to budget. And while no one wants to buy more material […]