Leather-wrapped steering wheels may be pretty common these days, but that wasn’t always the case. They were once reserved for high-end vehicles and sports cars, providing a luxurious feel and an assured grip. Before airbags became common, aftermarket leather steering wheels were popular upgrades for many car enthusiasts. Last year, […]
As the home for DIY auto enthusiasts, Eastwood spends a lot of time demonstrating how to use the tools and products we sell. A tradition at Eastwood’s annual Summer Classic car show is inviting guest demonstrators to show off their skills in the Eastwood Garage on show day. This year […]
It’s a fact of life – not everything that needs fixing can be dragged into the garage. Sometimes you have to take the tools to where the work is. And when you’re making heavy, awkward repairs, there’s no substitute for a bench vise. That’s where a hitch-mount vise like the […]
With the bed off the C-10 project for frame repair, Adam mounted it to a rotisserie to take advantage of easy access to the underside. This was the perfect opportunity for treating rust living below, including the bed supports. Because the bottom of the bed doesn’t see daylight, Adam chose […]
One of the challenges of TIG welding is holding the hot torch for extended periods as you work. The longer you weld, the more the heat builds up. Even the best set of gloves can’t keep several hundred degrees at bay for long. Eastwood developed an inexpensive TIG torch cooling […]
“We’re back, baby!” That seemed to be the mood at the annual gathering of the weird, the wonderful, and the wildly divergent. Otherwise known as the Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals. After a couple off years in the wake of the Covid pandemic, the crowds returned in full force to […]
As part of its mission to educate and inspire future generations of automotive enthusiasts, Eastwood Company opened its Pottstown, PA headquarters to the students of PA Virtual Charter School‘s auto club on Friday, May 10th. The group of 6th- through 11th-grade students and their chaperones were given a tour of […]
In the early days of the auto industry, each vehicle’s bodywork was often a one-of-a-kind creation. Before mass-production stamping became the norm, body panels were individually handcrafted by skilled coachbuilders. And one tool allowed them to shape sheet metal into complex curves and contours: the English wheel. Handmade bodywork is […]
In the latest installment of Mark’s Trans Am project, he addresses the rotted-out tail panel. Before installing an aftermarket replacement, he starts by cutting out the original part and treating additional rust in the surrounding areas. Watch as he fabricates new bumper mount panels from scratch. This update was a […]
Leather-wrapped steering wheels may be pretty common these days, but that wasn’t always the case. They were once reserved for high-end vehicles and sports cars, providing a luxurious feel and an assured grip. Before airbags became common, aftermarket leather steering wheels were popular upgrades for many car enthusiasts. Last year, […]
