Electrical problems are among the most frustrating and debilitating gremlins that can sideline your musclecar or classic. By the time you purchase a classic car, it has likely been rewired at some point, often to subpar standards due to laziness or a l…
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Flat Black Paint Done Right
Flat black paint is hot, and it’s a trend that continues to gain traction in hot rods and classic trucks. As with everything related to paint and bodywork, there is a right and wrong way to do it. A common misconception is that applying flat black i…
Looking for a Project Car Online? Follow These Important Tips.
With the popularity of sites like Craigslist and eBay, shopping for project cars over the Internet has opened up a whole new world of opportunities. The downside is that when you’re dealing with older musclecars and classics that are several decades…
Records Crumble at Barrett-Jackson with $109 Million in Sales
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…
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…