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Auto Restoration and Hot Rods Stereo upgrades - - Jeff Lilly
The sky is the limit when it comes to stereo upgrades on your classic. The first issue to determine is your budget. If you have little money it is best to go to best buy and get the best bang for the buck. In this article we are going to show you some higher end solutions to better quality sound.... Submitted 1 year 40 days ago.

The Lost Art of Auto Body Soldering (leading) - - Lem Boyd
Until the 60`s most all metal straightening was accomplished with the use of a pick hammer, a body file and a solder box containing the proper elements and tools. The metal used by auto manufactures before the 80`s was of the cold roll variety with a gauge of 14 to 16 and was very malleable... Submitted 1 year 342 days ago.

Is that a 1964 and a half Mustang or a 1965? - Bill Kelly
With all the confusion over differences between the 1964 and a half Mustang and the 1965 model it can be very tough to identify them. The issue is that all Mustangs from the very beginning of production back on March 9th of 1964 use the identifier "5," standing for the year 1965, in their VIN. ... Submitted 2 years 345 days ago.

This Man Is An Artist, But His Portraits All Have Wheels - Marty RicKard
Roger Burman is an artist. But don't look on walls for his creations. His unique artwork has flowing lines, sparkles like diamonds and comes in brilliant colors. They all have one thing in common-wheels. Burman owns Lakeside Rods and Rides in Twins Lakes, Iowa . He is a master car builder, mostly... Submitted 3 years 221 days ago.

My First Car - Pimpin My Ride - Lee Connors
I pimped my first car by accident: literally by accident. My first car was a 1971 dodge challenger and I was driving home from the lake when I spun out and dented the wheel on a cement island. When I bought the car it came with the stock wheels and the tires were fairly worn. I needed to replace... Submitted 4 years 248 days ago.

Replacing Your Automotive Carpet - Todd Speary
Nothing is more miserable or disgusting in a car than dirty and smelly carpet. Have you ever spilled soda, milk, motor oil or even bleach on your vehicle's carpet and thought to yourself that it would be nice to just replace the whole thing instead of trying to clean it? Well, it's actually... Submitted 5 years 174 days ago.

Classic Car Chrome and Bright Work Maintenance - Bob Welcome
Every classic car enthusiast likes to keep the chrome work and bright shiny pieces on their car shining like a new pin. There are a number of ways to do this, but to maintain a high degree of quality you need to keep the “maintenance" up to it. Maintenance you can perform Because... Submitted 5 years 212 days ago.

Get Auto Body Mechanic Training Instead of a Job - - Sam Crumpton
When I was growing up, my dad told me that sometimes a job might be hard to find (I know, right?) and it is a good idea to learn a trade so I could hang out my own shingle. Then I could be my own boss and have folks come to me to get the work done. He followed his own plan, doing work that was so... Submitted 337 days 8 hours ago.

Paint Protection Film for Your Vehicle - - Bill DeBever
To prevent rock chips and pitting on the front of the car, the traditional solution was to install a custom vinyl black bra or you just wait until the bumper is damaged enough and then paint it. Neither solution was very appealing. Now, there is an answer to all the problems of rock chips and... Submitted 1 year 155 days ago.

The Government Proposals Are Just Short of Seismic, Its Time To Smell The coffee. OTC : FLKI - - John E. David
No politician actually wants to be Commissioner of Transport, which is why nothing ever really gets done. Will the new blood in the industry save us all - will FLKI bring its business success to the table and successfully lobby ? Is it damn, or bloody ? Bloody football, now that's better... Submitted 1 year 173 days ago.

The 1946 Dodge Power Wagon - Bill Kelly
Starting all the way back in 1934, Dodge built a truck for the US Army that featured the first ever drive train that could be easily shifted from two wheel drive to four wheel, and back again, from within the cab of the truck. At the end of World War II the company saw the opportunity to take a... Submitted 2 years 345 days ago.

The 1968 - 1970 Dodge Super Bee - Bill Kelly
In a direct response to Plymouth's famous Road Runner the boys at Dodge produced the Super Bee. Both cars were intended to be entry level Muscle cars of the day. The first generation of this model was essentially a two door coupe Coronet with a minor few changes. The Super Bee and Roadrunner... Submitted 2 years 345 days ago.

The 1949 Dodge Coronet - Bill Kelly
1949 was a year of change around the halls of many American car manufacturers, Dodge included. A new age brought about new post-war body styles and a change away from the tired system of sticking the names Deluxe and Custom on pretty much everything that rolled off their assembly lines. The... Submitted 2 years 345 days ago.

The 1957 Chevy Bel Air - Bill Kelly
There are just a handful of classic cars that just about anyone will immediately recognize and the 1957 Chevy Bel Air is one of them. From the classic tail fins to the hooded headlights this model is as much an American icon as parades and apple pie. While the term '57 Chevy has come to be used... Submitted 2 years 345 days ago.

Do You Really Need Insurance For Your Classic Car or Old Truck? - Joseph Ceschin
A collector car or an old truck is valuable and you certainly know that. But it's possible that you don't know exactly how valuable your old truck is. Mind you that we are not talking only about the monetary value of your truck or other types of classic cars. There's another very important... Submitted 3 years 135 days ago.

Checkerboard Floors and Collector Cars Look Great Together - - Harvey Chichester
You'll take the checker flag every time when you show off your collector cars on a checkerboard floor. Now the Internet can get you complete quotes with step-by-step instructions on how to put down the checkerboard floor you have always dreamed of. By being artistic, you can make concrete... Submitted 3 years 297 days ago.

An Indian and a short rope - David Shriver
Growing up on a farm ,I didn’t really get into the ball and stick games the kids in town played ;other than football and track the only sports I really cared about involved the internal combustion engine .When other kids my age were reading Inside Baseball I was devouring Hot Rod, Motor Trend... Submitted 4 years 193 days ago.

Ford Zephyr Clubs for enthusiasts - Bob Welcome
Here is a Mark 1 Zephyr Convertible on a Ford Zephyr club rally. Like any other car clubs the Ford Zephyr clubs have come into being to cater for people who owned a Ford Zephyr, Zodiac or Consul. There were many Ford Zephyr clubs which started back in the 1970’s. Usually there... Submitted 4 years 259 days ago.

Model A Ford seat restoration - Bob Welcome
Model A Ford interior restoration Article May 2007. Older car seats which have coil springs as the only method to keep drivers and passengers from hitting the floor will need to be supported. As indicated on my Model A Ford interior restoration page, the coil springs on the front... Submitted 4 years 284 days ago.

To Feel a New Experience of 7" Car DVD Player - Henry Lim
Auto DVD players can be helpful if you're traveling long distances with children. Since their first appearance in the consumer market, 7" car DVD players have greatly improved. There are many varieties on the market. Some are built in vehicle and some are portable and can be used in a variety of... Submitted 1 year 65 days ago.

Reversing Camera for Safety Parking - Henry Lim
The safety of parking has increased through reversing camera. You can see the instant views when you are baking up. It is an ideal piece of equipment when you are in some narrow parking lot, trying to reverse the car into that small position. However, the rear-viewing cam provides an excellent... Submitted 1 year 66 days ago.

The Aftermarket Car Headrest DVD Player - Henry Lim
Car headrest DVD is the best way to have fun on the long boring road trip. I am sure that you are not going to travel by yourself, and there must be someone else in the vehicle. The headrest DVD has multiple functions, so you won't be disappointed and regret to purchase it. Now get down to some... Submitted 1 year 66 days ago.

Custom Auto Interiors Three Key Things to Look For - - Christopher Hartpence
If you're planning to have any custom auto interior work done on your vehicle, there are three traits you need to be on the lookout for in whatever specialist you choose to do the work for you. Those three traits are: 1) Attention to Detail. Let's face it, getting a custom auto interior isn't... Submitted 2 years 147 days ago.

The 1966 Dodge Charger and the 426 Hemi Engine - Bill Kelly
The mid 1960's saw the American public fully entranced with the "Muscle Car Movement." Bigger, meaner and faster was the mantra of the day. With the Mustang, Camaro and others fighting for dominance of the street Dodge decided that 1966 was the year to really take a stab at the Fastback market.... Submitted 2 years 345 days ago.

Wypall - Big D
Wypall, Wypalls, Wipeall, Wipealls, Wipall, Wipalls; Different ways to spell the paper wipers and shop towels made by Kimberly Clark. Here is a description of the various styles and suggested uses in the home, shop, garage and factory. Many people, especially car & truck enthusiasts who want only... Submitted 4 years 16 days ago.