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Shop Work | Carburetors
An easy fix to keep side-draft carbs primed?

Here is an easy and inexpensive fix to ensure your side-draft carbs still plenty of fuel in them, even if your car has been sitting.

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Air Scoops | Design
A closer look at scoops on vintage race cars

Remember when scoops were designed for a specific function, not aesthetics?

David S. Wallens
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.

Carl Heideman
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
DIY | Paint | Shop Work
Paint chip? Here's how to fix at home.

A rock chip on the hood of a 1958 Corvette? Here's how we fixed it from the comfort of our own garage.

Staff Writer
A-Series | Engine Rebuild | BMC
How to get more performance out of a BMC race engine

BMC’s A-series engine has powered many favorites, including icons like the Mini, Sprite and Midget. It can be built into a fine race engine, too.

Guest Writer
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
storage | Winter
Winter storage checklist | Ensure your classic is drivable in Spring

Here's a list of things you should do before you let your classic sleep for the winter.

David S. Wallens
Restoration | Project car
9 common restoration mistakes–and how to avoid them

We share our top restoration mistakes and show you how to avoid them while working on your next classic car restoration.

Carl Heideman
Concours d'Elegance | Detailing
Tips and tricks for preparing a car for its first concours

Your first concours? Here's how to brush, polish and buff your way to a show-stopping car—and a gleaming trophy.

David S. Wallens
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