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A wet car battery is ‘alive’. Whether it is in service or in storage it has a finite life span. If stored in a wet (filled) condition all batteries will slowly self-discharge. The higher the ambient (storage) temperature the greater the rate of self-discharge. A battery should not be allowed to discharge to the point […]
Spot Welds with a MIG Welder? Factory Quality and Super Easy! If you’re going for that factory original look but need to replace panels with stamped new ones you’ll need to recreate the spot welds. Simple enough if you have a resistance spot welder but most guys don’t have one in their home shop and […]
When restoring older cars, it is often too expensive to replace a cracked dashboard. And, that is assuming a new dash board is available. In cases where new parts are too expensive, too difficult to find, or, impossible to find, you will need to restore what is already there. The padded dashboard on this 1971 […]
Step 1 Mark out edge to be wired, with approx 8mm extra for making the wired edge. Use G104 Aviation Snips to cut to the 8mm line. Step 2 Using Swage fit the jenny wheels to throw up an edge along the marked line (about 45 degrees). Step 3 Use the wiring wheels to form […]
Have you heard about Gunson Colortune Kit and how to use it? Paul Grace of RealClassic Magazine explains and demonstrates an interesting bit of kit… Tinkering or fettling, they are lovely words. They inspire a sense of competent non threatening servicing, to be enjoyed with a mug of strong coffee and the dulcet tones of Radio […]
Vinyl roofs were once king but are they now? We decided to banish our Capri’s roof to the bin and go for the smooth look. Given the right vehicle, vinyl roofs are as cool as you like especially in the kitsch white option on, say, a purple metallic Granada. However, on something like our project […]
Frost Rust-busters Tried and Tested by Classics Monthly (October 2007 issue) Rust, tinworm, rot – whatever you want to call it – is ferrous oxide. It forms on iron and its common derivative steel, attacking and weakening. The conditions that allow its formation rely upon the presence of water, air and electrolytes such as salt […]
Soda Blasting is a method of abrasive blasting that uses Bicarbonate of Soda (more commonly known as “Baking Soda”) as the media. Developed in the mid 80’s primarily for the purpose of cleaning the Statue of Liberty inside and out, Soda Blasting is perfect for delicate tasks requiring effectiveness without damage. There is no damage […]
Before changing coolant it’s a good idea to check the car’s head gasket‘s not gone, allowing exhaust gasses through from the combustion chamber to the engine’s water jacket. 1. Engine off, undo the oil filler cap and check for a creamy deposit indicating water contamination. Can also be due to condensation within the rocker cover […]
An inexpensive xenon timing light can help you maintain the maximum benefit from your fuel. The Bottom Line Precise carburation, perfect points gap and exact valve clearances mean nothing if they don’t synchronise at the optimum moment. Using a xenon timing light is easy and reliable and will pay dividends in engine longevity. You’ll be […]
