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SCG Classic Car Restoration Beginners Corner

With Beginner's Corner we teach very basic skills of car restoration to those who've never attempted to work on cars. Every one of us, regardless of how skilled we may be now, started out knowing nothing. We had no tools, no knowledge of car restoration and no expertise, just a willingness to try...


Parts Geek Restoration Auto Parts

Doing a restoration on an older car and having a hard time finding places to get auto parts? Parts Geek can help. They offer an easy to use online catalog that allows you to look up parts by make, model and year. They offer Bosal catalytic converters, power window regulators and motors just to name a few.

Audi Parts – 1970 and Up • BMW Parts – 1962 and Up
Land Rover Parts – 1987 and Up • Mercedes Benz Parts – 1955 and Up
Porsche Parts – 1955 and Up • Saab Parts – 1968 and Up
VW Parts – 1959 and Up • Volvo Parts – 1961 and Up
Steering Wheel Removal
Beginners Corner
Many people think their steering wheels are fixed, welded or in some other way unremovable. Actually, they come off surprisingly easily
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How to Drill
Beginners Corner
How to Drill Nearly everyone owns a drill, but relatively few actually know how to efficiently and safely use one. Here are a few techniques and tricks
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How to Solder
Beginners Corner
Soldering is the most effective of all electrical connections, making them less prone to failure than any other connections. Learn how to properly solder here
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Metal Cutting 101: Choosing Tin Snips
Beginners Corner
Cutting metal is a bit more involved than cutting out paper dolls
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How to Mix and Spread Body Filler
Beginners Corner
Plastic body filler (Bondo) has a reputation for being an inferior way of smoothing dents and patching holes. The real problem is that plastic body fillers are not used correctly. Here's the right way
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Replacing Burned-Out Headlights
Beginners Corner
Lights burn out. Automotive bulbs can take the cold, heat, humidity and lots of vibrations, but they do eventually burn out and need to be replaced. This article shows you how
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Tire Removal
Beginners Corner
Ok, so technically, this is not a restoration article...but it does give you some insight into planning even for the simplest task. And it might save you some time and effort, not to mention your back
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