Maintenance
How to Ready Your Car for Spring
It’s been like this all winter. For the past three or four months, you’ve been shoveling snow, scraping windows, and huddling under blankets to stay warm. Now that the weather is starting to warm up, you know what that means: it’s time to rev up your classic vehicle! How to Ready Your Car for…
Read MoreHow to Paint Fiberglass Parts
Where precisely do you begin when painting a vehicle? Let me assure you that it is nothing like painting a wall, a house, or even a craft project. You begin by sanding the entire body, fenders, etc. with 220 grit paper. You must monitor the shine of the body’s gel coat to ensure…
Read MoreHow to Restore That Faded Paint
Mechanically maintaining your historic automobile is one of your life aspirations. However, while you are concentrating on getting her to function smoothly, what is happening to that paint? Knowing how to maintain the gloss and sheen of your paint is also crucial. It is not only time-consuming but also costly to replace. So why not…
Read MoreHow Does A/C Work?
Almost all car air conditioners operate the same. The refrigeration cycle works on the principle of latent heat vaporization or turning a liquid into a vapor. A compressor moves refrigerant through the system. For decades, air conditioners used CFC-12, often known as R-12. Then, in the early to mid-1990s, all vehicle manufacturers switched to the…
Read MoreHow to Build a Custom Exhaust System
The majority of factory exhaust systems are hefty, restricted, and, to make matters worse, quiet. Not to add that stock exhaust manifolds are rarely compatible with your hot rod’s chassis or engine compartment. You don’t want to put that brand new crate engine in your project and try to utilize the factory exhaust pieces that…
Read MoreHow to Set SBC Valve Lash
Setting or changing valve lash for the first time can seem like a difficult operation, but it is incredibly necessary to get the maximum performance out of your engine, even though it is sometimes disregarded. When it comes to valve lash, it is the mechanical clearance that exists between a rocker arm’s tip and the…
Read MoreHow to Replace Head Gaskets
It’s not uncommon to have a few inquiries regarding your alternatives while installing a new set of head gaskets. For example, should a copper or graphite gasket be used? What does it signify if the fire rings on the gaskets are pre-flattened? Should you apply a sealant to the gaskets before installing them? These are…
Read MoreHow to Detail an Engine Compartment
As most people will tell you, I’m a big fan of doing whatever you can to dress up your car. Even if engine removal is not an option for your hot rod project, you can still have an extremely detailed engine room in your automobile. How to Detail an Engine Compartment First impressions When I…
Read MorePicking Plug Wires
High-quality performance Spark plug wires serve two purposes: they simply carry spark energy to the plugs and minimize voltage interference. If the resistance of the plug wire is excessively high, the spark energy reaching the spark plug will be reduced, resulting in poor performance and potential spark plug fouling. If the resistance is too low,…
Read MoreChoosing LED Bulbs for a Custom Car
LED It’s becoming dark outside. You’re driving home from the auto show, and let’s face it: your headlights aren’t doing their job as well as they could. Park lights, taillights, and even your dash lights are all a little dim. This is an all-too-common problem that is easily remedied. By upgrading to an LED (Light…
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