Classic car enthusiasts agree that restoring a classic car is as much about the community that’s built around it as it is about the car restoration process itself. You can build friendships with people who share your interests and create memorable bonding experiences with family and friends when you work together as a team. Although […]
Common vehicle components to regularly monitor are the engine, transmission, and brake conditions to name a few. However, it’s equally imperative to regularly examine your tires. Dry rot can affect your tires unsuspectingly and cause irreparable damage if left undetected. Therefore, in the content below, we explore four common causes of tire rot and discuss […]
Picture this: the warming weather and shining sun pair with a light breeze, and you’re ready to get your classic car out on the road for a midday cruise. However, when a car sits idle in a garage or lot for months, or even years, chances are it won’t start up right away. To maintain […]
When you have a classic car in need of work, we understand the stress behind choosing the right restoration shop. You want to be sure they will correctly complete everything you want done to maintain the integrity of the original vehicle. Before you go into the shop, be sure to come with a goal in […]
Unless you’re fortunate enough to live in a part of the world that doesn’t drop to bitterly cold temperatures for three to five months a year, you’re incredibly familiar with road salt. The pleasant whirl of salt trucks on a snowy evening is a staple of northern life. Road salt is obviously quite helpful—no one […]
Bondo, an affordable, quick-fix solution to many auto-repair projects, recently grew to hold a notoriously negative reputation in the restoration industry, primarily due to improper use and faulty application. To clarify, Bondo’s purpose is to act as a bonding agent, a body filler catalyst that hardens to its surrounding mold and shape with the intention […]
We’re nearing the season every car owner dreads. Winter is great for a lot of other things: cozying up to a fire with cocoa, sledding, and snowball fights. Unfortunately, it signals the end of classic car cruising weather. Before the first flakes fall, you should have all the necessary materials and means to store your […]
While the phrase “repair shop” is often improperly used as a catch-all term for any car-related business, actual repair shops really “do it all” as opposed to specialty tire or oil change businesses. No matter how severe the collision was or the damage resulting from it is, car collision repair shops are equipped with the […]
Almost every car owner deals with a little pest called “rust” at some point in their lives, but not many people know how easily preventable it is and how much simple prevention can save your vehicle. Getting rid of rust can be tedious, so we’re here to help make sure you always have the upper […]
More work goes into car restoration than meets the eye, and it can be overwhelming for someone new to the game. If you’re beginning a classic car restoration project for the first time, you have a long journey ahead of you. Here are five tips for getting started that will set you up for success! […]
