Restoration

Front-End Overhaul

OK, it’s time. The steering is loose, a funny wear pattern is showing up in the front tires, the wheels vibrate like crazy at freeway speeds and it won’t stay in alignment. Time to overhaul the front end on your collector car! More »

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The Basics of Spraying

Learning to get the paint from a gun onto a surface without it sagging, running or being too dry is not a skill, it is an art and an art that can only be perfected by practice, practice, practice. More »

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To Restore or Not to Restore

The best answer for the vintage vehicle owner.
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Death by Oil?

With so many changes in lubraction, hobbyists question whether modern oils will work in old cars.
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Operation heat! Replacing under-seat heat ductwork

Replacing the rotted heater ductwork for a 1948 Pontiac Streamliner and 1953 Catalina. More »

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Automatic transmission fluid: What’s happening

Changes in lubricant specifications are not limited to just engine oils — automatic transmission fluid (ATF) is also undergoing its own transformation. More »

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Rebel with a cause: 1957 Rambler blazed a trail

The 1957 Rambler Rebel ranks as one of the finest muscle cars ever made. It was offered in this format for just the single season and is now a rarity that AMC enthusiasts covet for their collections. More »

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Resto Basics: spark plug care

William C. "Bill" Anderson offers some advice on cleaning and caring for spark plugs and oil for old cars. More »

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Prepping Your Car for the Spring Shows

Of course, you’re also going to want to make sure your beauty is looking her best for the spring car shows, especially after a winter wrapped in tarps in a cold garage, so here are nine things you should do before you drive further than around the block, all of which will make sure that your insurance quotes and car looks and sounds like the classic vehicle it is and help to get a lower insurance rate. More »

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Get Your Timing Right

Getting the ignition timing right of your car can mean the difference between success and sour-grapes. More »

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