SCG Classic Car Restoration: The Good Ol' Days

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SCG Classic Car Restoration:
The Good Ol' Days

This section is about looking back. In order to help put the whole classic car thing into historical perspective, we thought we'd take a look at the way things were way back when... Try to imagine the excitement experienced by people seeing these cars for the first time.

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

The Safest Place You Can Be [video] Good Ol Days
A short movie produced by Chevrolet in 1935. . . .keep reading

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. . . .keep reading

1955 Chevy Road Test Good Ol Days
Soon after the 1955 Chevrolet was introduced, the newly designed Chevy was put through its paces. . . .keep reading

A More Distinctive 1928 Falcon-Knight Good Ol Days
The new 1928 Falcon-Knight promises speeds of up to 60 mph "with no front end wabble and little pitching" . . .keep reading

The 1934 Cars Good Ol Days
Independently Sprung Front Wheels Introduced on Several Makes... Streamlining accented... Starting Simplified... Larger, Softer Tires Generally Used . . .keep reading

New Restyled Ford V-8 for 1936 Good Ol Days
New styling of radiator grille, hood and louvers, headlamps, fenders and wheels feature the new 1936 Fords . . .keep reading

Another Year Says Goodbye Good Ol Days
A 3-Minute Review of 1939 and a Quick Look Ahead to 1940 . . .keep reading

1934 Chevrolet: Larger, More Powerful, Independently Sprung Good Ol Days
The appearance of the new 1934 Chevrolet has been refined in various details. Independently sprung front wheels provide superior ride quality . . .keep reading