Project Car and Tech Articles | Classic Motorsports

Carl Heideman
November 11, 2024

Restoration | alternator

How to upgrade a classic car to a modern alternator

We show you how to convert your classic car's dated electrical system to a modern alternator.

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Porsche | Restoration | Porsche 911 | Vintage Race Car

The realities of restoring a race car

Old race cars might live in grainy black and white, but bringing them into today’s world can require some hardnosed detective work–and some tough decisions.

David S. Wallens
November 10, 2024

Paint | Restoration | Detailing

How to get stunning glasslike paint in 6 easy steps

Detailing a car just takes products, technique and time.

David S. Wallens
November 7, 2024

Restoration | Project car

9 tips to get a project car unstuck

Restoration or project car stuck in suspended animation? Here are a few tips on how to get the ball (or, in this case, chassis) rolling again.

Terry Thomas
November 1, 2024

Restoration

Stay out of your own way: 8 tips on how to better assemble a car

Whether you are working on a priceless Ferrari or a commonplace Beetle, here are eight tips to ensure correct reassembly.

Tim Suddard
October 26, 2024

brakes | Restoration | Safety

10 tips for safe, sure-footed brakes

A car that can’t come to a safe, sure stop has no business being on the road or track.

Carl Heideman
October 21, 2024

Restoration | Notes from the Garage | Dry Ice Blasting | News and Notes

Dry ice blasting: A better way to clean that project?

On paper, dry ice blasting promises an easier, less toxic way to clean a project car compared to chemical cleansers or media blasting–but does it deliver in the real world?