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Planning an Automobile Restoration Project -
David Maillie (17,431)   
The best place to start your automobile restoration project is with good planning. You will need to set a budget of what you can afford to spend on your car. Bear in mind that unexpected expenses are typical and costs will increase. Build a cushion in your budget to allow for these unexpected... ( added 3 years 333 days ago.) |
Is that a 1964 and a half Mustang or a 1965? -
Bill Kelly (6,414)   
Bill Kelly   
With all the confusion over differences between the 1964 and a half Mustang and the 1965 model it can be very tough to identify them. The issue is that all Mustangs from the very beginning of production back on March 9th of 1964 use the identifier "5," standing for the year 1965, in their VIN.
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This Man Is An Artist, But His Portraits All Have Wheels -
Marty RicKard (2,688)  
Marty RicKard
Roger Burman is an artist. But don't look on walls for his creations. His unique artwork has flowing lines, sparkles like diamonds and comes in brilliant colors. They all have one thing in common-wheels. Burman owns Lakeside Rods and Rides in Twins Lakes, Iowa . He is a master car builder, mostly... ( added 1 year 126 days ago.) |
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My First Car - Pimpin My Ride -
Lee Connors (59) 
I pimped my first car by accident: literally by accident. My first car was a 1971 dodge challenger and I was driving home from the lake when I spun out and dented the wheel on a cement island. When I bought the car it came with the stock wheels and the tires were fairly worn. I needed to replace... ( added 2 years 153 days ago.) |
Pimp My Ride: Hottest Show On TV Today -
Christopher Smith (3,109)
Get A Makeover For Your Old And Decrepit Automobile Pimp My Ride is a popular television program produced by MTV and involves taking a car that may be in bad condition and restoring as well as customizing it and, in its original form, was hosted by rapper Xzibit. The focus of Pimp My Ride is to... ( added 2 years 341 days ago.) |
Replacing Your Automotive Carpet -
Todd Speary (1,015)
Nothing is more miserable or disgusting in a car than dirty and smelly carpet. Have you ever spilled soda, milk, motor oil or even bleach on your vehicle's carpet and thought to yourself that it would be nice to just replace the whole thing instead of trying to clean it? Well, it's actually... ( added 3 years 80 days ago.) |
Classic Car Chrome and Bright Work Maintenance -
Bob Welcome (2,079)  
Bob Welcome
Every classic car enthusiast likes to keep the chrome work and bright shiny pieces on their car shining like a new pin.
There are a number of ways to do this, but to maintain a high degree of quality you need to keep the “maintenance" up to it.
Maintenance you can perform
Because... ( added 3 years 117 days ago.) |
Making that Classic Car Restoration Dream Come True -
Cynthia Arrington (45)
How many classic car projects can be completed these days? The old time junkyard itself is becoming obsolete. Many yards are being crushed or have been picked over so much there is nothing left to choose from. Many old timers from the 1960's and 70's wanting to restore a car, collected so many... ( added 3 years 118 days ago.) |
Proper Methods of Headlight Cleaning and Restoration -
David Maillie (17,431)
We see them every day - cars we can barely see at night due to bad, ineffective, or improperly aimed headlights. "An average of 9 out of every 10 cars on the road today has dirty or yellowed headlights that greatly reduce vision and need to be replaced or professionally cleaned." - AAA Foundation... ( added 3 years 218 days ago.) |
The 1946 Dodge Power Wagon -
Bill Kelly (6,414)
Bill Kelly
Starting all the way back in 1934, Dodge built a truck for the US Army that featured the first ever drive train that could be easily shifted from two wheel drive to four wheel, and back again, from within the cab of the truck. At the end of World War II the company saw the opportunity to take a... ( added 251 days 2 hours ago.) |
The 1968 - 1970 Dodge Super Bee -
Bill Kelly (6,414)
Bill Kelly
In a direct response to Plymouth's famous Road Runner the boys at Dodge produced the Super Bee. Both cars were intended to be entry level Muscle cars of the day. The first generation of this model was essentially a two door coupe Coronet with a minor few changes.
The Super Bee and Roadrunner... ( added 251 days 2 hours ago.) |
The 1949 Dodge Coronet -
Bill Kelly (6,414)
Bill Kelly
1949 was a year of change around the halls of many American car manufacturers, Dodge included. A new age brought about new post-war body styles and a change away from the tired system of sticking the names Deluxe and Custom on pretty much everything that rolled off their assembly lines.
The... ( added 251 days 2 hours ago.) |
The 1957 Chevy Bel Air -
Bill Kelly (6,414)
Bill Kelly
There are just a handful of classic cars that just about anyone will immediately recognize and the 1957 Chevy Bel Air is one of them. From the classic tail fins to the hooded headlights this model is as much an American icon as parades and apple pie. While the term '57 Chevy has come to be used... ( added 251 days 3 hours ago.) |
Do You Really Need Insurance For Your Classic Car or Old Truck? -
Joseph Ceschin (0)
A collector car or an old truck is valuable and you certainly know that. But it's possible that you don't know exactly how valuable your old truck is.
Mind you that we are not talking only about the monetary value of your truck or other types of classic cars. There's another very important... ( added 1 year 41 days ago.) |
Basic Diy Guide To Car Maintenance !! -
 - flashG (140)
Driving a car brings lots of convenience to the user, and beyond the selection and buying of a car, we also have to take care of the car and maintain it in good condition so that it will continue to serve us well for at least the next 5 to 10years. Today, I will be sharing with you the Basic DIY... ( added 1 year 192 days ago.) |
Checkerboard Floors and Collector Cars Look Great Together -
- Harvey Chichester (2,277)
You'll take the checker flag every time when you show off your collector cars on a checkerboard floor.
Now the Internet can get you complete quotes with step-by-step instructions on how to put down the checkerboard floor you have always dreamed of. By being artistic, you can make concrete... ( added 1 year 203 days ago.) |
An Indian and a short rope -
David Shriver (3)
Growing up on a farm ,I didn’t really get into the ball and stick games the kids in town played ;other than football and track the only sports I really cared about involved the internal combustion engine .When other kids my age were reading Inside Baseball I was devouring Hot Rod, Motor Trend... ( added 2 years 98 days ago.) |
Ford Zephyr Clubs for enthusiasts -
Bob Welcome (2,079)
Bob Welcome
Here is a Mark 1 Zephyr Convertible on a Ford Zephyr club rally.
Like any other car clubs the Ford Zephyr clubs have come into being to cater for people who owned a Ford Zephyr, Zodiac or Consul.
There were many Ford Zephyr clubs which started back in the 1970’s. Usually there... ( added 2 years 164 days ago.) |
Holden Commodore Sedan/wagon roof lining restoration -
Bob Welcome (2,079)
Bob Welcome
Falling down roof lining
Here we have a VR Holden Commodore wagon which has a common problem with a falling down roof lining.
Like everyone else I cannot get used to a roof lining which hangs down on my head. In fact it affects my ability to concentrate on driving.
How hard is... ( added 2 years 176 days ago.) |
Model A Ford seat restoration -
Bob Welcome (2,079)
Bob Welcome
Model A Ford interior restoration Article May 2007.
Older car seats which have coil springs as the only method to keep drivers and passengers from hitting the floor will need to be supported.
As indicated on my Model A Ford interior restoration page, the coil springs on the front... ( added 2 years 189 days ago.) |
Car Prices for Second Hand Cars -
Dominic Ferrara (30)
There are several free, reliable and easy-to-use place to find car prices for second hand cars. We’ll tell you the sites we prefer—and where you can get that information for free from book sources. We’ll give you other information that’s just as important as the actual price for second hand... ( added 2 years 276 days ago.) |
Finding Classic Car Parts -
Cynthia Arrington (45)
Where are classic and obsolete car parts these days?
Looking to restore a classic car? Remember riding in those big roomy 60's and 70's Pontiac's, Ford's, Buick's and Mercury's...you know those big American cars? Remember back when you didn't even have to wear a seatbelt when you were a... ( added 3 years 118 days ago.) |
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Custom Auto Interiors Three Key Things to Look For -
- Christopher Hartpence (117)
If you're planning to have any custom auto interior work done on your vehicle, there are three traits you need to be on the lookout for in whatever specialist you choose to do the work for you. Those three traits are:
1) Attention to Detail. Let's face it, getting a custom auto interior isn't... ( added 52 days 20 hours ago.) |
Custom Auto Upholstery & the Three Kinds of People it Attracts -
- Christopher Hartpence (117)
There are basically three kinds of people drawn to the world
of custom auto upholstery. Understanding
which "type" you are (broadly speaking) will go far in helping you understand
what your needs truly are when you're seeking the services of a custom auto
upholstery specialist... ( added 53 days 2 hours ago.) |
The Insider Secrets to Keeping Road Grime and Bugs Off of Your Car -
Michael Paul (27)
Summer is a great time for travel, but unfortunately, it is also the time of year when asphalt and bugs are the most likely to build up on your car. If you have ever driven through a construction site with fresh asphalt, you know how frustrating it can be knowing that you will have to get that... ( added 157 days 22 hours ago.) |
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