Over the last month or so, we’ve been busy peeling off the components attached to the rusty chassis of our 1993 Range Rover project. And we know, from a distance, this thing looks pretty bad. But the further we dig in, the more we’re surprised by just how solid the […]
Car shows exist in countless formats, sizes, and locations to cater to the entire spectrum of the automotive culture. From local cars-n-coffee gatherings to traditional community shows to national-scale festivals like Good Guys, there’s truly something for everyone. And look, there’s no shame in hanging out in parking lots with […]
One of the marks of a well-made vehicle is consistent gaps wherever panels come together. Whether it’s a door closure, a hood, or a trunklid, the ideal is finish requires all gaps to be the same distance all the way around. The problem when you’re restoring or refinishing one is […]
Whether you’re overhauling an engine or tearing down a complete vehicle for restoration, keeping track of parts can be challenging. Especially when you’re knee deep in a pile of parts and don’t want to stop for sorting and labeling. It’s easy to tell yourself, “I’ll remember where that came from […]
A reader recently asked a great question about rust repair in response to our recent article on body fillers. In fact, it’s a common one that often pops up when discussing body fillers. This reader asked whether he can use body filler after he’s treated rusty pickup truck cab corners […]
Selecting the right body filler for your automotive project can be more difficult than it seems. There are countless filler options, each tailored to unique types of damage repair and finish requirements. Figuring out which filler will best meet your needs can feel like a guessing game. Choosing the wrong […]
A particular challenge of restoring a less-then-common vehicle is that not every worn-out part can be ordered from a catalog. Sometimes you need to hold onto your old parts for reference so you can re-make them yourself later. That’s the case with the original steel fuel lines and brake lines […]
I recently crossed a milestone on my current restoration project. I have every last wire free from the body of the vehicle. I’d pulled a number of smaller wiring harnesses from Project Sunny, my 1993 Range Rover, but one harness had eluded me. Packed up under the dashboard was the […]
When you’re tackling automotive projects at home, there’s no substitute for having the right tools. While the basics are important – wrenches, sockets, screwdrivers, etc. – certain specialty tools are absolutely critical for more advanced work. Whether you’re dealing with electrical systems, bodywork, brakes, or bearings, or simply ensuring accurate […]
