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They Don’t Want You Fixing Your Own Car

by | July 26, 2026 | Project Cars | 0 Comments

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...
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Crimp vs Solder – The Real Reason Your Electrical Connections Fail

by | July 16, 2026 | Electrical | 0 Comments

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...
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Classic Cars Taught Me What Schools Won’t

by | July 14, 2026 | Project Cars | 0 Comments

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...
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Is E15 Fuel Destroying Classic Engines? Not Quite.

by | July 14, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

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...
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Classic Car Parts Are Disappearing – Here’s What to Do

by | July 14, 2026 | Classics | 0 Comments

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,...
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Did I Finally Fix The El Camino’s Launch Problem?

by | July 14, 2026 | Drag Racing, Drag Racing Tips | 0 Comments

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...
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Why Your Classic Car Runs Worse After a Tune Up

by | July 14, 2026 | Carburetor Tech, Project Cars | 0 Comments

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...
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Carbureted Engines Hate Modern Gas – Here’s Why

by | July 14, 2026 | Carburetor Tech | 0 Comments

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...
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The Real Reason Drag Racers Choose Double Adjustable Shocks

by | July 14, 2026 | Drag Racing, El Camino | 0 Comments

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...
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Why I’ll Never Buy Another New Car After This

by | July 14, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

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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Gear List

by | Feb 7, 2025 |

Whether you're just starting out in the classic car hobby or looking to upgrade your toolkit, here's a  list of basic hand tools to get you started: Wrenches Metric: 8mm to 19mm SAE: 1/4" to 1" Finding a set that goes to 1¼” can be nice to have for the larger...

Waterless Coolant Is Expensive! Is THIS an Alternative?

Waterless Coolant Is Expensive! Is THIS an Alternative?

by | Nov 26, 2024 |

Winter maintenance is a necessary evil for hot rod enthusiasts. As the weather turns cold, one task I dread is draining the water from my El Camino's cooling system. This year, I decided to explore alternatives that could keep my car safe through winter while still...