by Eric | Jul 26, 2026 | Project Cars
Right to repair is not just a wrenching issue, it is a freedom issue. If you cannot access the information, tools, and data needed to diagnose and repair your own vehicle, then ownership starts to feel a lot more like a subscription than a real purchase.Multimeter I...
by Eric | Jul 16, 2026 | Electrical
The debate between crimped vs. soldered connections has been going on for years in the automotive world. Some swear by crimping, others insist solder is the only way to go. But the reality is that the argument is missing the bigger picture. My Electrical Diagnostic...
by Eric | Jul 14, 2026 | Project Cars
Classic Cars, Skilled Trades, and Why Hands-On Knowledge Still Matters What does a 1965 Buick Riviera have in common with the power grid or your local water system? More than you might think. At the core, they all rely on the same fundamentals: mechanical...
by Eric | Jul 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
Modern Ethanol Fuel and Classic Cars: What’s Really Going On? If you’ve spent any time around classic cars, you’ve probably heard the warning that ethanol fuel, especially E15, is going to destroy your engine. The truth is a lot less dramatic, but there are some real...
by Eric | Jul 14, 2026 | Classics
Keeping a classic car on the road is getting tougher, but it’s not because every part has vanished. The bigger issue is that many owners don’t know where to look, and that means a lot of good options get overlooked. If you’re trying to keep an older Chevy, Buick, GMC,...
by Eric | Jul 14, 2026 | Drag Racing, Drag Racing Tips
The frame is boxed, the rear suspension is brand new, and race day is here. After all that work, the big question was simple: did the upgrades actually work, or did I just spend a bunch of time and money for nothing? The answer is a little of both, but mostly good...
by Eric | Jul 14, 2026 | Carburetor Tech, Project Cars
You just finished a tune-up on your classic car, but now it runs worse than before. The parts weren’t bad. The real problem is usually one of a handful of simple mistakes that are easy to overlook when you’re moving fast in the garage. If your classic car is suddenly...
by Eric | Jul 14, 2026 | Carburetor Tech
Modern gasoline and ethanol blends have changed the game for classic cars, and that’s a big reason hot starts and vapor lock are such a pain. If your carbureted engine cranks forever after a heat soak, surges lean on the road, or seems to hate summer traffic, the...
by Eric | Jul 14, 2026 | Drag Racing, El Camino
Double adjustable shocks can be a serious advantage on the drag strip, but they are not the first upgrade most racers should chase. The real question is when they actually help—and when they just add expensive knobs to a car that needs better basics first. What Double...
by Eric | Jul 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
I trust my 40-year-old cars more than a four-year-old car, and that might sound crazy until you understand why. New cars are built for the assembly line, not for the driveway, the home mechanic, or the long haul. A lot of today’s vehicles are designed around...
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