SCG Classic Car Restoration How To

This is where we get our hands dirty. How-To's give you step-by-step guidance through the many processes of classic car restoration required to bring your classic car back to like-new condition.

Restoration of a Smith's Heater How To - By John Gunnell Smith's heaters are commonly found on British cars ranging from Jaguar's to MG's. Here's what's required to put them back into tip-top shape . . .keep reading High Performance Distributor Upgrade How To - By Tom Benford Sometimes you just might want to give your Corvette a boost and a high-performance distributor might just do the trick. . . .keep reading 4 Steps to a Top-Notch Convertible Top How To - By John Gunnell Convertible top frames take a lot of abuse. Nuts, bolts, rivets, screws and grommets break. Bushings wear from years of raising and lowering the top. Top bows can get scratched. The bows can be damaged and throw the geometry off. This article can help . . .keep reading How to Replace Muscle Car Metal How To - By John Gunnell At first, some body repairs seem daunting. Buy with careful planning and lots of patients, even a first-timer can get great results. . . .keep reading On the Beam: Old-Time Front Axle Restoration How To - By John Gunnell The automobile evolved from the wagon and some cars and trucks used wagon type I-beam front axles until the early postwar years. Each wheel spindle typically has a yoke attached to it that fits over one end of the axle. And kingpins hold the whole thing together. . . .keep reading Detailing An Engine in the Car How To - By John Gunnell Just because you're not doing a full frame-off restoration on your classic car doesn't mean that under the hood has to be less than perfect. . . .keep reading How to Install Vintage Air A/C into a Vintage Corvette How To - By Tom Benford Just because they had to put up with driving around in the sweltering heat in the '60s, doesn't mean you have to now... . . .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 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. . . .keep reading British Tappet (Valve) Cover Restoration How To - By John Gunnell There's more than meets the eye with British Tappet (Valve) covers . . .keep reading