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1956 Chevrolet BelAir Car Restoration Project - Part 9
Readers Projects - By Steve Nicholson
The elements worked their ways with the '56 Chevy's trunk floor with some success. Here we repair some of that damage. . . .keep reading

How To Repair Paint Flaws without Respraying - Part 2
How To - By Bruce Saalmans
How To Repair Paint Flaws without Respraying - Part 2 In part two we show some techniques that will give you the results you want. . . .keep reading

Classic Car Buyers Guide: 1969-1970 Mustang Mach 1
Buyers Guide - By Patrick Smith
Classic Car Buyers Guide: 1969-1970 Mustang Mach 1 The Mustang was tame until mid 1968 when Ford released a 428 CJ engine package...then it became a full blooded muscle car. Many of these cars have been around the block more than once, so it helps to know what you're looking for. . . .keep reading

Removing a Body From a Frame Isn't All That Hard
Beginners Corner
To do a frame off restoration you need to take the body off. Huh? . . .keep reading

Book Review: How to Restore Your Collector Car - 2nd Edition, by Tom Brownell & Jason Scott
Feature Articles
A first look at Tom Brownell & Jason Scott's new Car Restoration book . . .keep reading





Survival Gear for Classic Car Parts Hunting Expeditions
Feature Articles - By Tom Benford
Just because I don't need some arcane part now has nothing to do with my desire to go on a parts safari anyway...it is the hunt that's the lure even when the quarry itself isn't known.
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Regarding the Demise of Pontiac
Feature Articles - By Robert Bravender
Some thoughts as Pontiac falls victim to some harsh economic times.
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Buying a Collector Car at Auction
Feature Articles - By Tom Benford
Purchasing a collector car at an auction is becoming more and more popular every year, and, although we're frequently seeing tasty models going for astronomical prices, that doesn't necessarily mean that you can't snatch up a real bargain - if you're savvy enough.
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1956 Chevrolet BelAir Car Restoration Project - Part 8
Readers Projects - By Steve Nicholson
The work continues on making Steve's '56 Chevy Bel Air project like new.
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How To Repair Paint Flaws without Respraying - Part 1
How To - By Bruce Saalmans
If your paint is a little less than perfect, don't despair...there are many options for bringing up the quality of your paint job without respraying
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Buyer's Guide: 1970-1974 Barracuda-Challenger RT
Buyers Guide - By Patrick Smith
Buyer's Guide: 1970-1974 Barracuda-Challenger RT Plymouth stunned the auto world when they introduced their all new Barracuda in the fall of 1969. They're long time favorites of car fans and here's what you should know before you buy one.
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Brake Bleeding 101
Beginners Corner - By Tom Benford
After working on the brakes of your car, you really want them to work! Gotta get that nasty air out of the brake lines.
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Parts of a Whole - Getting the stuff you need for your old cars, locally - Part 1
Feature Articles - By Luke Chennell
You don't always need to "send away" for your restoration parts. Building relationships with your local parts store can reap its own set of rewards.
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Starting Old Cars
Beginners Corner
It occurred to us recently that there are many of our readers who are too young to remember what it's like to have to coax an old engine to life.
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Barnstormin' Days: Tales of My Dad and Stock Car # 273
Good Ol Days - By Tom Benford
Regular contributor to Second Chance Garage, Tom Benford examines the roots of his addiction to the car restoration hobby.
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