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 Eastwood’s Internet Café project, JD fabricates the signature café racer detail, the rear cowl, from scratch using new sheet metal and a slip roller.
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>
In this episode of Eastwood’s Internet Café project, JD gets to work modifying the factory two-person seat to convert it into a classic café monoposto perch. After trimming the original seat pan, he crafts a short extension using a bead roller to get the perfect profile before welding it to […]
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.
In this episode of Eastwood’s Internet Café project, JD digs into some metal fabrication to make a custom electric equipment tray for the chassis. He gets the tray roughed in and welded up, then paints it in preparation for later installation.
Oil canning is the enemy As you MIG weld, you’re moving electrons in the substrate. The electrons don’t exactly like to do this. This electrical resistance is what causes panels to heat up. That heat causes metal to expand and contract. All welds cause a little bit of heat expansion […]
Eastwood Stud Welding FAQs Stud welding has become a popular method of permanently attaching metal fasteners and hooks to a metal surface. It has a place in your DIY shop, too. In our Frequently Asked Questions, we look at the stud welding basics and examine when and why you might […]
MIG Welding FAQs When you are first delving into the world of welding, a metal inert gas (MIG) welder is a great place to start. These machines are the most popular choice among automotive hobbyists and professional technicians. Read our MIG Frequently Asked Questions for more about why to choose […]
