In this episode of the Trans Am project, Mark checks in from his new location in Florida, where the project will resume in his newly set-up workshop. He recaps his progress on the project to date, but also quietly reveals a slick portable workbench he created for the new garage, […]
Patch panel repairs are one of the most common welding tasks you might encounter when restoring old vehicles. The question often comes up about which method is better for the task – MIG (Metal Inert Gas) or TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas). The short answer is that MIG welding and TIG […]
“What exactly do I need to know before I can paint my car at home?” We’ve distilled the process down into an easy-to-read quick reference guide to help you out.
Watch as Joe DIY explains how the Eastwood PCS-1000 powder coating system is a big upgrade from the standard Eastwood powder coat gun he’s been using to restore pressed steel toys.
Watch as Samcrac sprays color and clear on the hood of a Ferrari using Eastwood’s Concours Pro HVLP Paint Gun.
When Ian from The Seek First Adventure started researching how to restore the aluminum exterior on his Airstream restoration project, he ended up purchasing Eastwood’s SCT (Surface Conditioning Tool).
In this episode of the Trans Am project, Mark addresses the integrity of the front subframe by removing it from the body and stripping it down to bare metal. This requires cleaning and degreasing, followed by a combination of wire brushes, abrasive discs, and media blasting to remove all the […]
In this episode of the Trans Am project, Mark prepares to install new sheet metal in the floor by cutting out what remains of the original floorboards all the way up to the transmission tunnel. With the new floor in place, he seam seals the edges and applies a coat […]
In this episode of the Trans Am project, Mark digs into the inner and outer rocker panel replacements using manufactured panels from Firebird Central. There’s a fair amount of measurement involved before he gets into the cutting and fitting>
