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Restorers and rodders find GPS an easy install
Feature Articles - By John Gunnell
Those who grew up driving older cars tend to think that we can't very easily add modern technology to our relics and rods. We might want to rethink that notion. . . .keep reading

The Evolution of Street Rodding
Rod and Custom - By Tom Benford
In depth discussion of how Street Rodding has risen up from it's humble (but not "nice") beginnings . . .keep reading

Classic Car Buyer's Guide: 1965-68 Mustang
Buyers Guide - By Patrick Smith
Classic Car Buyer's Guide: 1965-68 Mustang Evergreen popularity and availability of parts and services makes the '65 through '68 Mustangs a great choice for the novice car restorer. . . .keep reading

British Tappet (Valve) Cover Restoration
How To - By John Gunnell
There's more than meets the eye with British Tappet (Valve) covers . . .keep reading

Carburetor Upgrading the Smart Way
Rod and Custom - By Patrick Smith
You can't just slap any old carb on an engine and expect that things will be just peachy. Here's some things to consider . . .keep reading

Battery Care for your Collector Car
Feature Articles - By Tom Benford
Today's car batteries require very little maintenance, but that doesn't mean you can forget it altogether . . .keep reading

1956 Chevrolet BelAir Car Restoration Project - Part 10
Readers Projects - By Steve Nicholson
It's important to test fit panels before welding
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How to Rebuild a Corvette 454 Engine - Part 14
How To - By Tim Cote
In this final installment on rebuilding a 454 Corvette V8, we install the distributor and finish up on some loose ends.
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How To Clean A Paint Gun
How To - By Bruce Saalmans
It's easy to do a "quickie" cleanup job on your spray gun...but it will come back to haunt you.
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Mark Pearson's 1948 Studebaker Car Restoration Project - Part 10
Readers Projects
The front end comes off...with no unpleasant surprises.
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1935 Dodge DU Coupe
Auto Biography - By Tom Benford
1935 Dodge DU Coupe Designed to appeal to well-to-do college students, the '35 Dodge DU is a real looker!
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Parts of a Whole, Part 2 - Finding the Right Person
Feature Articles - By Luke Chennell
We continue our look at how to develop a solid working relationship with your classic car parts store
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How to Replace a Corvette Half-Shaft U-Joint
How To - By Tom Benford
U-joints play a crucial role in the overall scheme of things, since they are responsible for the delivery of power from the transmission to the rear wheels. Corvette has its own approach to drive shafts and u-joints.
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Classic Car Buyers Guide: 1955-1957 Chevrolets
Buyers Guide - By Patrick Smith
Classic Car Buyers Guide: 1955-1957 Chevrolets The 1955 Chevy became an instant hit and in three years, the full size Chevy became a hot rod icon and fifties classic.
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Book Review: How to Restore Automotive Trim and Hardware, by John Gunnell
Feature Articles
Restoring trim on our classic cars can be a bit tricky. But with a little help from our friends, we can do it...
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How To Photograph Collector Cars
How To - By Tom Benford
How To Photograph Collector Cars At first blush it would seem that photographing collector cars is no big deal; just frame the subject, make sure the exposure and lighting is adequate, and click away, right? Well, that's fine if you just want a snapshot of the car for your scrapbook. But if you want to capture the real essence of the vehicle it becomes a Zen thing - you must become one with the car.
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