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...
by Eric | Jul 14, 2026 | El Camino, G Body
G-body cars are awesome platforms—but from the factory, their frames are about as stiff as a pool noodle. GM built them with open C-channel rails that flex, twist, and complain the moment you start adding real power, sticky tires, or serious suspension. If you want...
by Eric | Jul 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
Weird electrical issues on a classic car can feel like black magic—but they’re not. With a multimeter, a wiring diagram, and a simple step‑by‑step process, you can track down most problems in about 10 minutes, without guessing or throwing expensive parts at the car....
by Eric | Jul 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
Old cars aren’t unreliable—they’re just usually neglected. In a lot of ways, your 1985 cruiser and a 2020 daily deal with the same problems. The difference is modern cars flash warning lights and limp modes while old ones just start running worse and hope you’re...
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