Musclecar and classic car values aren’t what they used to be, but despite the unfavorable state of the global economy, the hobby is still going strong. The staggering figures from last weekend’s Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Arizona speak…
Archive | Car Restoration
Quarter-Panel Repair: Patch it, Skin it, or Replace it?
With the typical Detroit classic car now pushing over 40 years in age, tackling a musclecar restoration project almost always involves quarter-panel repair. Their large size and proximity to the rear tires makes quarter-panels very prone to dings, dent…
Adding Custom Stripes to Your Hot Rod or Classic Car
Thanks to iconic race cars like the Ford GT40, Shelby 427 Cobra, and Trans Am machines of the musclecar era, onlookers naturally associate custom stripes with performance. Consequently, one of the best ways to add some visual pop to your musclecar or r…
Don’t Blow a Gasket! Inspect Aftermarket Parts Before Installing Them
While installing a set of performance aftermarket exhaust headers can net some serious horsepower increases, they can also create some serious headaches. This isn’t surprising when you consider that headers must snake themselves around obstacles like…
Musclecar Restoration Paint Prep Tips
Prepping a musclecar restoration project for paint and body work is a painstaking yet incredibly important process. Even before the first droplet of paint can hit the surface, hours of prep work are a must to ensure the best results possible. After you…