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Sanding blocks, fairing boards and fillers in action

By: raustin | June 4, 2014 | Comments 0

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 their way through the chemistry we use, as well as how we use it, all the way into the...

Body repairs and restoration, from the ground up

By: raustin | April 17, 2014 | Comments 0

Most of Ken's Klassics' projects involve a total ground-up restoration, and that was the case with a 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS the shop took on this year.

Make vacuum leaks hiss-tory

By: raustin | March 27, 2014 | Comments 2

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. Prolonged vacuum leaks can eventually cause serious engine damage. Here's how to fix it.

Hub of Motion: Replacing bearings on a full-floating hub system

By: raustin | December 5, 2013 | Comments 0

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 tips on tools are pretty much universal, no matter what vehicle you’re restoring.

Upholstery 101: An armrest project without too much elbow grease

By: raustin | September 9, 2013 | Comments 0

Fabricating new armrest covers is a fairly straightforward proposition that uses some basic techniques and the existing material as a pattern. We'll show you how.

Bumper Bolt-Up: Challenger gets repro bumper

By: raustin | July 17, 2013 | Comments 0

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.

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