1971 Dodge Challenger R/T
A sense of pride and an appreciation for cost analysis courtesy of a six-year-long Dodge Challenger restoration project.
1971 Dodge Challenger R/T
A sense of pride and an appreciation for cost analysis courtesy of a six-year-long Dodge Challenger restoration project.

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A Restorer’s Story 1931 Model A Ford Victoria

June 2011
The Ford obviously needed some work to get it back on the road.

1949 Cadillac Coupe

April 1996
1949 Cadillac Coupe front

1941 WILLYS AMERICAR COUPE

September 2019
Overall the package was small and efficient and yet stylish for its time.

1964 Rambler Classic 770 Typhoon

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1954 Kaiser Manhattan

April 1997
Mint Green 1954 Kaiser Manhattan
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Feature Restoration 1951 Crosley Super Wagon

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Feature Restoration 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

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How To's

How -to Quarter Panel Replacement

March 2011
Photo 1. They don’t call them ‘Ruststangs’ for nothing. The bottom of this quarter is about gone.

How -to The Basics of Frame Restoration, Pt. 1

February 2011
This display at The Studebaker National Museum in South Bend, Indiana, depicts a sedan body being dropped on a frame.

How -to A Closer Look at Panel Joining

August 2010
Photo 1. Blair Double-Ended Spot Weld Cutter #13224 (Eastwood #11279).

How -to Shift to An Overdrive, Pt. 1

April 2011
Photo 1. A GM 200R4 Overdrive Transmission (left). In spite of an early reputation for failures, the 200R4 is a stout transmission and can be built to be very strong and reliable.

How - to All About Automotive Bolts

September 2010
Photo 1. Aside-by-side comparison between UNC threads and SAE threads. The UNC or standard thread bolt is on the left. e SAE or fine thread bolt is on the right.