Eastwood Company has added a new course offering to its lineup of Eastwood University classes. Building on the popularity of the Intro to Metal Shaping course taught by Crucible Coachworks’ Ryan Krause, the new Metal Shaping – Level 2 course will kick off on June 28, 2025. Limited to 10 […]
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New Product Overview – Eastwood Pinch Weld Dollies
Moving an immobile vehicle around is one of the least favorite tasks anyone likes to do. And the only thing worse than moving a dead car around is moving a dead car that doesn’t roll. Body carts and rotisseries are great for larger projects, but take up lots of space […]
Project Sunny – Episode 10: Body Rotisserie & Engine Teardown
The latest video installment of Project Sunny, our classic Range Rover restoration, covers a lot of ground. In the months since we last shot a video, the truck has gone from its body cart to a rotisserie. At this point, the body is stripped down to just its shell. There […]
Remembering Custom Car Builder Gene Winfield
One of the great things about a company like Eastwood is the people we get to work with. One of those people was the legendary Gene Winfield. We were sad to get the news on March 4th that Gene passed away at the age of 97. Eastwood’s nascent video team […]
Eastwood Summer Classic 2025 Car Show Set for July 19
The Eastwood Summer Classic 2025 car show will once again take place at the company’s Pottstown, PA headquarters. The event, open to all cars and enthusiasts, is scheduled for Saturday, July 19th, 2025. The show field will open at 8:00 am with the awards presentations starting at 1:00 pm. The […]
Gear Up for Welding Safety
It probably goes without saying that welding can be a dangerous activity that requires a certain level of safety gear. But understanding the specific hazards of arc welding like MIG and TIG can help you better choose the right equipment. After all, you’re not only exposed to extreme heat and […]
New Product Overview – PCS-250 3-Piece DIY Powder Coat Kit
Eastwood has once again simplified powder coating for at-home DIY enthusiasts with its new PCS-250 3-piece powder coating kit. At the center of this kit is the popular Eastwood PCS-250 dual-voltage powder coating gun. A benchtop curing oven and powder booth round out the kit, letting users complete powder coating […]
How to Paint Your Car With Single Stage Paint
[This article was originally published on 4/28/20. It has been update to reflect changes in Eastwood’s product lineup.] A common question we hear from hobbyists is, “I want to paint my car. What products do I need?” This seems like an easy enough question, but with so many primers, paints […]
How to Pattern and Lay Out Parts for Sheet Metal Fabrication
During a restoration or a custom build, you may need to replicate a part from scratch by making a pattern of the original. In the case of Project Sunny, the Range Rover we’re restoring, we came across some brackets that couldn’t be saved. One was a rear fender mounting bracket […]