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Jacks Are Wild
Feature Articles - By John Gunnell
Taking your classic car restoration project to new heights can be an uplifting experience. (Ok, so that's a little corny.) . . .keep reading

How to Install Vintage Air A/C into a Vintage Corvette
How To - By Tom Benford
Just because they had to put up with driving around in the sweltering heat in the '60s, doesn't mean you have to now... . . .keep reading

The Complete Guide to Troubleshooting 1953-1960 Era American Classic Car Engines
Troubleshooting
Covering anything and everything about troubleshooting the engine of your 1953 through 1960 classic car. You may want to bookmark this page for future reference. . . .keep reading

Book Review: Practical Fabrication & Assembly Techniques, by Wayne Scraba
Feature Articles - By Satch Reed
What do fabricating mounts for fuel pumps, flaring brake lines, and Dzus fasteners have in common? They're all covered in this book! . . .keep reading

Hot Rod Body & Chassis Builder's Tool Guide - Part 4
Feature Articles - By Dennis Parks
We wrap up our Hot Rod Body & Chassis Builder's Tool Guide with a look at some basic and not-so-basic tools that round out your garage tool kit. . . .keep reading

1956 Chevy BelAir Restoration - Part 13
Readers Projects - By Steve Nicholson
1956 Chevy BelAir Restoration - Part 13 We continue with the restoration of our '56 Chevy BelAir.
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Punching Out Your Headlights
Beginners Corner - By John Gunnell
On the surface, this seems a bit basic, but if you intend to keep and restore all the parts to your headlight assembly, you need to probe a bit rather than just ripping off the pieces
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Around the Corner: How an Automobile Differential Works [Video]
Good Ol Days
This 1937 short film shows how the automobile differential allows a vehicle to turn a corner while keeping the wheels from skidding...not to mention some "trick" motorcycle riding.
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Disc brake renewal takes patience, skill and the right tools
How To - By Terry Parkhurst
Getting the job done correctly is an absolute must when you're talking about stopping your car.
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Hot Rod Body & Chassis Builder's Tool Guide - Part 3
Rod and Custom - By Dennis Parks
We continue with our series on setting up your own rod & custom shop
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Bright Idea for Old Cars: Stainless Steel Brake Lines
How To - By John Gunnell
Putting stainless steel brake lines on your classic car ranks right up there with sliced bread as a cool, modern invention.
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10-Minute Turn Signal Tidy Up Can Save You a Ticket
Beginners Corner - By John Gunnell
Clean, rust-free electrical contacts are critical requirements when it comes to the electrical system of a classic car. When corrosion builds up on a turn signal socket, it can cause burned out bulbs, blown fuses and electrical shorts...not to mention a traffic ticket
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Classic Car Buyer's Guide: 1970-1981 Firebirds
Buyers Guide - By Patrick Smith
Classic Car Buyer's Guide: 1970-1981 Firebirds Second generation Firebirds were one of Pontiac's strongest image vehicles...it has appeared in more movies than any other Pontiac
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Book Review: Collector's Originality Guide: Corvette 1968-82 by Tom Falconer
Feature Articles - By Satch Reed
How do I find out what's original on my car? What options were available? How can I restore this thing to original if I don't know what original is? Well, if you're restoring a 1968-82 Corvette, this book's for you!
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Bowtie Water Pump Prep, Paint & Installation
Beginners Corner - By Tom Benford
Bowtie Water Pump Prep, Paint & Installation The chromed waterpump on my '76 Corvette was about to croak. Time to replace it with something better.
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