Auto Restoration 101

Have you ever hammered a lid back onto a paint can and it splattered all over the wall and your good shirt? The next time you open a new can of paint take an awl and punch some holes into the bottom part where the lid sits. I usually punch holes about every inch [...]

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It’s amazing what can be done to make an old part that looks really bad and turn it into something that looks great. Especially without spending a lot of money. When I first glanced at this gauge bezel I thought I might have to get it replated to make it look new again. But [...]

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Well, I hate to tell you this…….but really there is no easy way. No matter what you use it’s still a lot of hard work.
I have yet to try Eastwoods “Under Gone”. Their website says it is for undercoating that can be imprinted with a thumbnail. It comes in an aerosol can, it’s [...]

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If you have never replaced brake shoes on a car with drum brakes you might be a little overwhelmed when you remove the hub and see all of the springs. It’s really not that hard if you take your time. It’s best to do only one side at a time. That way you can look [...]

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Frame webbing is a tough woven cloth that is widely used in between the frames and the bodies to eliminate squeaks and rattles. It is oil soaked so that it doesn’t absorb moisture and rot. It can also be used in between fenders and inner fenders, between fenders and grilles and so [...]

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