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1949 Cadillac Coupe
Last of the sedanets and first of the overhead valve V-8s, the '49 Cadillac scores points for style and performance.
1949 Cadillac Coupe
Last of the sedanets and first of the overhead valve V-8s, the '49 Cadillac scores points for style and performance.

Top Articles

Feature Restoration 1964 Chrysler 300K

June 2011

1971 Dodge Challenger R/T

April 1996
1971 Dodge Challenger R/T Green

1962 CHEVROLET IMPALA SS 409

August 2019
Fans of red will find a lot to like in the feature car. Particularly in direct sun, the visual impact is intense.

1961 Ford Ranchero

September 2012

A Restorer’s Story 1970 Chevelle SS 454

October 2010
With 70,000 miles and complete documentation, he knew it was the car for him.
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Feature Restoration 1968 MGB Roadster

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Feature Restoration 1972 Mercury Cougar XR-7

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Feature Restoration 1953 Mercury Monterey

August 2010

Truck Restorations
A Restorer’s Story 1992 Ford Ranger XLT Pickup
1945 Ward LaFrance Wrecker
Feature Restoration 1948 Willys 4WD Pickup
Feature Restoration 1949 Ford F-4 Stake Truck

How To's

How -to Shift to An Overdrive, Pt. 1

April 2011
Photo 1. A GM 200R4 Overdrive Transmission (left). In spite of an early reputation for failures, the 200R4 is a stout transmission and can be built to be very strong and reliable.

How -to Quarter Panel Replacement

March 2011
Photo 1. They don’t call them ‘Ruststangs’ for nothing. The bottom of this quarter is about gone.

How - to All About Automotive Bolts

September 2010
Photo 1. Aside-by-side comparison between UNC threads and SAE threads. The UNC or standard thread bolt is on the left. e SAE or fine thread bolt is on the right.

How -to Battery Maintainers, Pt.1

April 2011
Photo 1. The Chicago Electric 12-volt automatic Battery Float Charger is a maintainer only, and will not recharge a discharged battery.

How -to Installing a Dashboard Overlay

November 2010
Photo 1. Some tools and products needed for the dash overlay project.

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