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Mini | BMC | Hydrolastic
A quick explanation of the BMC Hydrolastic suspension

Used on cars like the original Mini and the MG 1100, BMC's Hydrolastic suspension was a unique way to keep everything stable and level.

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rust | rust repair | Body Work | Rocker Panels | Rust Removal
How to replace rusty rocker panels

We all talk about avoiding rusty cars, but let’s face reality: If no one was willing to fix any corrosion, there wouldn’t be many cars left to restore.

Tim Suddard

Tim Suddard
March 13, 2024

Paint | Blending
How to erase those body boo-boos with some paint blending work

It’s a common sight with our classics: a great car that’s marred by just a small blemish. Some easy paint blending work can erase these errors.

Carl Heideman

Carl Heideman
March 11, 2024

rust | rust repair | Rust Removal | ACF-50
ACF-50 works as advertised for rust removal and prevention

We often get people coming to us saying their product is amazing. ACF-50 was one of those products. The truth is, it works.

Tim Suddard

Tim Suddard
March 4, 2024

Ferrari | Restoration | Ferrari 365 GTC | 365
Saving a Ferrari 365 GTC from a botched restoration

The story of how one Ferrari 365 GTC overcame one of the worst things that can happen to a classic car owner: a bad restoration.

Zachary Mayne

Zachary Mayne
January 27, 2024

Patina
Patina: The good, the bad, and how to preserve time-worn classics

Patina gives a vehicle character, and its rise in popularity means cars with authentic patina are increasing in value.

Carl Heideman

Carl Heideman
November 19, 2023

Restoration | Shop Work
No restoration is complete until the car has been properly sorted

A few tweaks are sometimes all it takes to take a car from mostly restored to well sorted.

Carl Heideman

Carl Heideman
July 29, 2023

Cobra | CSX 2384
This Cobra was found in a bubble, not a barn

Nowadays, Cobras are more often found in a barn. This Shelby Cobra CSX 2384, however, spent its hibernation in a bubble.

John Webber

John Webber
July 22, 2023

weber | Carburetors
5 Weber spares every toolbox should contain

If you have a car with Weber carburetors, you should keep these extras within reach.

Staff Writer

Staff Writer
May 28, 2023

cooling | Tech Tips | Restoration | Shop Work
A cooling system is only as good as its weakest link

Hands up if you've never been sidelined by an overheating engine. Crickets, that’s what we thought.

Carl Heideman

Carl Heideman
April 8, 2023

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