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 […]
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See How Hot a TIG Welding Torch Gets (Before Meltdown)
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 […]
Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals 2024
“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 […]
Eastwood Welcomes Student Car Club from PA Virtual Charter School
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 […]
Get Started Fabricating Sheet Metal with the English Wheel
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 […]
Mark’s Trans Am – Episode 11: Replacing a Rusted Tail Panel
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 […]
3 Reasons to Spray a Test Card Before You Paint
Imagine this: you’ve prepped your car meticulously for a fresh coat of paint. You’ve even found the perfect factory-matched color to breathe new life into its exterior. You eagerly spray it out on the car and your excitement builds as the paint dries. But then you notice subtle differences in […]
Legendary Ace Cafe to Open New US Location in Pennsylvania
For gearheads – especially those of the two-wheeled species – there may be no place more sacred than London’s Ace Cafe. This legendary coffee shop gave birth to cafe racer culture, the 100-mph “ton-up” club, and clashes between so-called mods and rockers. The Ace opened in 1938 as a refreshment […]
A Wet Start for Pottstown Nights Car Show Series
One of the great aspects of Eastwood’s home base in Pottstown, Pennsylvania is the area’s rich car culture. In to heyday, Pottstown was known as the Cruising Capital of the Northeast. If you’ve ever seen the classic film American Grafitti, that was essentially a snapshot of old Pottstown. Today, the […]