How To & DIY
How To Align Body Panels
Panel Alignment Like A Pro By Mark Ehlen, Car Craft; Muscle Car Restorations Staff A paint job can be no better than the prep underneath it. Any flaw in the bodywork will only be magnified […]
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Builds / Projects
The “F71” ~ F-100 / Crown Victoria P71 Chassis Swap
In this series of videos, a 1971 Ford F-100 Pick-up truck is chassis swapped with a 2008 Ford Crown Victoria P71 Police Interceptor and converted from long-bed to short-bed… […]
How To & DIY
How to Tint a Back Window on a Classic Truck
Automotive window film (often called window tint) can not only reduce heat and glare in your vehicle, it can also protect you from damaging rays from the sun. Not only does window film protect you […]
Builds / Projects
How To Build Your Project Car On A Budget
You’ve pulled the trigger on that project car and dragged it home. Project cars come in all shapes and sizes, so let’s assume you’ve found yourself one that runs, but just barely. Only your true die-hard hot-rod buddies get it. Everybody else thinks you’re crazy. You see what the non-believers can’t, not a rusty junkyard escapee but a soon-to-be cruiser that just needs a little tweaking to become a loyal daily driver… […]
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15 Hot Rod Budget Build Alternatives: Do This, Not That
15 Secrets Every Great Car Has… And How You Can Get Them For (Almost) Free Every car build has a price tag. Whether it’s a creation of Troy Trepanier, the Pentagon, or something you cooked […]
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10 Hot Rod Budget Build Alternatives: Buy This, Not That
1. AN Fittings vs. Pipe Thread Fittings AN stands for Army-Navy, and its name alone will answer the question: They’re military-grade parts that work in the aviation world. They’re also the standard of motorsports for […]
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How to Build a Custom Transmission and Driveshaft Tunnel
In this video, Matt’s Ford Model A gets a custom transmission and driveshaft tunnel. He’ll show you how to create these tunnels using tools from Eastwood tools including the English wheel, the TIG 200 and […]
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How To Fabricate and Install Floor Pans
In this video, Matt shows how he fabricated floor pans for his Model A project using some sheet metal and a handful of Eastwood tools, while offering a couple helpful tips to keep that metal […]
How To & DIY
Wheels: Measure Twice, Buy Once
Wheels: Measure Twice, Buy Once Learn The Right Way To Measure for Wheel Sizes Before You Place An Order So, you want a new set of wheels for your hot rod or muscle car. That’s […]
Builds / Projects
How To Channel A Ford Model A Body
In a previous post, a simple hot rod chassis from scratch for a 1930 Ford Model A Coupe was demonstrated… The chassis and project is now ready to start channeling the body down over the frame to […]
How To & DIY
How To Fix/Prevent Driveline Vibration
Drive-Shaft/Universal Joint Cancellation Problem: Driveline / drive-shaft vibration. Driveline geometry incorrect. Drive Shaft Harmonics The process that can be used to address a condition called drive-shaft/universal joint cancellation, often referred to as adjusting pinion angle. This […]
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Hot Rod and Custom Motor Mount Considerations
There are many factors that affect the location of the motor in a hot rod or custom car or truck chassis: Plan ahead. The tech session produced several points to consider when mounting a motor in a hot rod or custom car or truck project… […]