#Restoration

Restoration guides, technical advice, and project car coverage.

Mechanic measuring C10 shock length on a lift
Restoration & Tech

Choosing the Right Shock Length for a Lowered C10

Mike Sullivan · · 6 min
C10 350 engine bay -- heat haze off manifold, hood open
Restoration & Tech

Preventing Vapor Lock on a Carbureted C10 in Summer

Robert Halloran · · 7 min
Black and gold tribute-built 1977 Trans Am on jack stands in a home garage mid-restoration with wheels and tools nearby
Car Features

Bandit Tribute Builds

Nora Beckett · · 6 min
Cast iron classic Ford V8 engine block stamping pad
Restoration & Tech

Numbers-Matching a Classic Mustang

Tom Ramirez · · 10 min
C10 tie rod and bump steer correction kit detail
Restoration & Tech

Fixing Bump Steer on a Lowered Chevrolet C10

Mike Sullivan · · 7 min
Chevrolet C10 on a lift -- mechanic inspecting frame underside
Restoration & Tech

How to Inspect a Classic C10 Frame for Straightness

Mike Sullivan · · 6 min
1968 Chevrolet C10 aluminum trim -- polishing wheel buffing pass
Restoration & Tech

Restoring and Polishing Original C10 Aluminum Trim

Mike Sullivan · · 7 min
How to Store Your Classic Car for Winter
Ownership & Lifestyle

How to Store Your Classic Car for Winter: The Complete Guide

Patrick Walsh · · 7 min
Rust on a Classic Car: What's Fixable and What's a Money Pit
Restoration & Tech

Rust on a Classic Car: What's Fixable and What's a Money Pit

Robert Halloran · · 6 min
How to Inspect a Classic Car Before You Buy: A Mechanic's Checklist
Restoration & Tech

How to Inspect a Classic Car Before You Buy: A Mechanic's Checklist

Mike Sullivan · · 7 min
1971 Chevrolet C10 steering column -- cockpit dashboard detail
Restoration & Tech

Rebuilding a C10 Steering Column at Home

Mike Sullivan · · 6 min
1980 Chevrolet C10 wiring harness -- dashboard removed for install
Restoration & Tech

How to Install a New Wiring Harness in a Classic C10

Mike Sullivan · · 7 min
Carousel Red 1969 GTO Judge fender studio detail
Car Features

Carousel Red: The Story Behind the Judge's Signature Color

Nora Beckett · · 7 min
C10 rear corner -- air ride bag and compressor detail
Restoration & Tech

Static Drop vs Air Ride: Choosing a C10 Suspension System

Mike Sullivan · · 7 min
1970s Chevrolet C10 cockpit -- floor shifter in transmission tunnel
Restoration & Tech

Converting a C10 Column Shift to a Floor-Mounted Shifter

Dan Reeves · · 7 min
C10 pickup at dusk -- LED headlights lit against darkening sky
Restoration & Tech

Upgrading C10 Bulbs to High-Visibility LEDs

Robert Halloran · · 7 min
1970s Chevrolet C10 350 -- HEI distributor cap close-up
Restoration & Tech

Wiring an HEI Ignition Upgrade on a C10

Dan Reeves · · 7 min
Yellow 1975 Chevrolet Nova with bold stripes parked outside a classic diner
Car Features

Gen3 Colors and Stripes

Mike Sullivan · · 7 min