In this episode of the Trans Am project, Mark fabricates a tip-over jig to use in place of a body rotisserie in his tight home garage. This will give him easy access to the bottomside of the car, allowing him to easily replace the floor panels.
Tag: Restoration
Mark’s Trans Am – Episode 2: Removing a Lead Seam and Making a Patch Panel
In this episode of the Trans Am project, Mark cuts out the factory lead seams in the B-pillars and fabricates a replacement panel using 18 gauge sheet metal formed on a bench brake and shrinker-stretcher. At the same time, he also fabs a patch for the sunroof drain channels that […]
Mark’s Trans Am – Episode 1: Introducing the Rotten T/A
Eastwood R&D product manager introduces a 1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am that he bought as a personal project. In this first episode, Mark examines the rust issues and discusses his plans to address the rot with a combination of fabricated patch panels and full replacement panels from Firebird Central.
How to: MIG Weld
How to MIG Weld. “A grinder and paint makes a welder what he ain’t” – My dad So, you want to MIG weld? The first thing you’re going to have to do is start criticizing other people’s welds on the internet. This is the first step, and the best part […]
PAINTING YOUR OWN CAR
HOW TO DO IT YOURSELF ON A BUDGET If you’re restoring a vehicle, a major milestone in the process is when you paint the vehicle. At that stage, although still far from finished, the project really starts to take shape. Depending on your skill level and ambition, you may wish […]
Best Way to Separate Body Panels
One of the hardest parts of a restoration or rust repair job is removing the old rusty metal so you can clean the area up and replace it with fresh metal.
Why Won’t My MIG Welder Arc?
Your welder is an integral part of the workshop and it can help you make almost anything you can think of. But when it stops working it seems to be at the worst time
Top 5 Red Flags When Buying A Classic Car
Don’t Buy A Lemon When Shopping for a Classic Car Study the Photos– If the car looks “bad” in the photos the car will look worse in person. Remember a seller is trying to sell a car and usually they will take photos of the best angles and locations on […]
How to Make Perfect Notches in Tubing
If you’re looking to fabricate your own exhaust roll bar or even go-kart chassis you need the professional tubing notcher from Eastwood. It’s a great tool if you’re restoring a car, drag racing, or off-roading. You can make notches in 3/4″ to 3″ OD tubing. It can be mounted directly to your workbench or in a vise and it accepts standard hole saws. The notcher is adjustable up to 50 degrees by loosening one bolt. The one hand operation is great because it allows you to get the perfect angle and tighten the bolt without another person helping. Many tubing notches require two bolts to be tightened which means you need three hands and maintain the exact angle while adjusting and tightening the bolts.