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Hot Rod Body & Chassis Builder's Tool Guide - Part 4
Feature Articles - By Dennis Parks
We wrap up our Hot Rod Body & Chassis Builder's Tool Guide with a look at some basic and not-so-basic tools that round out your garage tool kit. . . .keep reading

1956 Chevy BelAir Restoration - Part 13
Readers Projects - By Steve Nicholson
1956 Chevy BelAir Restoration - Part 13 We continue with the restoration of our '56 Chevy BelAir. . . .keep reading

Punching Out Your Headlights
Beginners Corner - By John Gunnell
On the surface, this seems a bit basic, but if you intend to keep and restore all the parts to your headlight assembly, you need to probe a bit rather than just ripping off the pieces . . .keep reading

Around the Corner: How an Automobile Differential Works [Video]
Good Ol Days
This 1937 short film shows how the automobile differential allows a vehicle to turn a corner while keeping the wheels from skidding...not to mention some "trick" motorcycle riding. . . .keep reading

Disc brake renewal takes patience, skill and the right tools
How To - By Terry Parkhurst
Getting the job done correctly is an absolute must when you're talking about stopping your car. . . .keep reading

Hot Rod Body & Chassis Builder's Tool Guide - Part 3
Rod and Custom - By Dennis Parks
We continue with our series on setting up your own rod & custom shop . . .keep reading

Bright Idea for Old Cars: Stainless Steel Brake Lines
How To - By John Gunnell
Putting stainless steel brake lines on your classic car ranks right up there with sliced bread as a cool, modern invention.
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10-Minute Turn Signal Tidy Up Can Save You a Ticket
Beginners Corner - By John Gunnell
Clean, rust-free electrical contacts are critical requirements when it comes to the electrical system of a classic car. When corrosion builds up on a turn signal socket, it can cause burned out bulbs, blown fuses and electrical shorts...not to mention a traffic ticket
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Classic Car Buyer's Guide: 1970-1981 Firebirds
Buyers Guide - By Patrick Smith
Classic Car Buyer's Guide: 1970-1981 Firebirds Second generation Firebirds were one of Pontiac's strongest image vehicles...it has appeared in more movies than any other Pontiac
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Book Review: Collector's Originality Guide: Corvette 1968-82 by Tom Falconer
Feature Articles - By Satch Reed
How do I find out what's original on my car? What options were available? How can I restore this thing to original if I don't know what original is? Well, if you're restoring a 1968-82 Corvette, this book's for you!
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Bowtie Water Pump Prep, Paint & Installation
Beginners Corner - By Tom Benford
Bowtie Water Pump Prep, Paint & Installation The chromed waterpump on my '76 Corvette was about to croak. Time to replace it with something better.
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Classic Car Sill Mount Hole Repair
Beginners Corner - By Tom Benford
Anything from stripped threads to rust can cause holes designed to accept screws to be a problem. Here's a fix.
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Hot Rod Body & Chassis Builder's Tool Guide - Part 2
Rod and Custom - By Dennis Parks
Dennis Parks continues with his recommendations for tools for your rod and custom garage.
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The Magical Muncie 4-Speed Transmission
Feature Articles - By John Gunnell
The Magical Muncie 4-Speed Transmission The Muncie 4-speed manual transmission came in many GM models of the 1960s and 1970s.
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PHS Interviews - Cars In Barns Owner Steve Jackson
Feature Articles - By Patrick Smith
Cars In Barns website offers some great photos of every car lover's worst nightmare: rare or desirable classic cars slowly rusting away and for a variety of reasons the owners just won't sell.
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1956 Chevy BelAir Restoration - Part 12
Readers Projects - By Steve Nicholson
1956 Chevy BelAir Restoration - Part 12 And the saga of the 1956 Chevrolet BelAir car restoration project continues
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