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Restoration guides, technical advice, and project car coverage.

Classic luxury car body shell on a rotisserie stripped to bare metal during a frame-off restoration
Market & Values

Frame-Off vs Driver-Quality Restoration: How Collectors Decide

David Mercer · · 7 min
1969 Chevrolet C10 cockpit -- original steering wheel close-up
Restoration & Tech

Restoring the Original Steering Wheel on a Classic C10

Mike Sullivan · · 6 min
1958 Cadillac Eldorado — chrome eggcrate grille and dagmar bumper detail
Car Features

Chrome Trim Culture: Why Luxury Cars Wore So Much Metal

Sarah Whitfield · · 6 min
Red cloth bucket seats and console of a 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS cabin
Car Features

Inside the SS - How the Cabin Changed Across the Eras

Jim Vasquez · · 8 min
C10 rear lowering block installed on leaf spring
Restoration & Tech

How Drop Blocks Work on Leaf-Spring C10 Rear Ends

Mike Sullivan · · 6 min
1976 Chevrolet C10 truck bed -- sandblasting to bare metal
Restoration & Tech

How to Sandblast and Prep a C10 Bed for Primer

Mike Sullivan · · 7 min
1970s Chevrolet C10 engine bay -- high-output alternator wiring
Restoration & Tech

High-Output Alternator Upgrades for 12V C10 Systems

Dan Reeves · · 6 min
Dim yellowish headlight glow on a classic C10 at dusk -- detail
Restoration & Tech

Diagnosing and Fixing Headlight Dimming on an Old C10

Robert Halloran · · 6 min
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