Hub of Motion: Replacing bearings on a full-floating hub system
Some of the following information and parts sources will be helpful whether you’re working on a British sports car or a Model A Ford. Removing and installing bearings, greasing hubs, brake repairs and...
View ArticleMake vacuum leaks hiss-tory
Insufficient intake manifold vacuum can be deadly to an internal-combustion engine. It will reduce engine efficiency, causing a loss of power and fuel economy and rough operation, especially at idle....
View ArticleSanding blocks, fairing boards and fillers in action
By ‘Rotten’ Rodney Bauman In any given facet of the automotive trade, it pays to pay attention to technology. In my own protective bubble as an automotive painter, technological advancements have made...
View ArticleFueled by frustration: Fixing faulty fuel gauges
The fuel gauge is one of an automobile’s most important instruments. An accurate gauge helps keep one from running out of fuel, or at least indicates when more is needed. Faulty fuel gauges are a...
View ArticleNew knob: Painstaking repair of a broken shift knob
For restorers who cannot find an authentic replacement shift knob, here's how to repair it. The post New knob: Painstaking repair of a broken shift knob appeared first on Old Cars Weekly.
View ArticleKeep cool: There’s more to a cool engine than coolant
An engine can overheat for a multitude of reasons. Some reasons are ridiculously simple while others can be complex, requiring major repairs or even complete replacement of the engine block or cylinder...
View ArticleResto Rug Doctor: How to install carpet
American Modern offers step-by-step process to install carpet in your restoration vehicle. The post Resto Rug Doctor: How to install carpet appeared first on Old Cars Weekly.
View ArticleKing of the Road: Don’t ignore king pins in suspension rebuild
By William C. “Bill” Anderson, P.E. I often hear collector car owners complain about their car’s poor handling. Sometimes, their expectations are too high; expecting a decades-old car to handle like...
View ArticleBringing home a ‘barn find’
Tips to preparing a ‘barn find’ project vehicle for the road By Steve Turchet A question that many vintage vehicle owners are often asked about their vehicles (besides “is it hard to find parts for?”...
View ArticleBumper Bolt-Up: Challenger gets repro bumper
The rear bumper on this Dodge Challenger couldn’t be saved. But Fast Freddie’s Rod Shop in Eau Claire, Wis., had a solution. See step-by-step installation. The post Bumper Bolt-Up: Challenger gets...
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