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Tools
Using Dial Calipers the EASY way! Beginners Guide to Precision
Precisely the Problem! When it comes to stepping up your precision, the first place to start is with a pair of Dial Calipers. When the accuracy and precision of a Tape Measure no longer measures up, this is the next logical step in upgrading your precision! ...
The Truth About Topdon Artidiag BT900 – How Classic Car Guys Can Easily Tackle Modern Vehicles
Ever wondered what scan tool is best for someone who loves tinkering with classic cars but also needs to maintain their modern daily driver? Well, I've got you covered! As a classic car enthusiast myself, I've found that the Topdon scan tools, especially the...
Ultimate Little Machine Shop 4100 Lathe Hack!
My Little Machine Shop 4100 HiTorque mini lathe has been a great little machine, even though it does have a real shortcoming. Even though this is rated as being able to have a 7 inch swing, I’ve been lucky to make a cut on anything over about 1.5 inches in diameter....
Drag Racing
How I won The Race… and Lost it in 12 Seconds!
Tonight was a make-or-break moment for my El Camino—a classic redemption story at the drag strip. After weeks battling a stubborn high RPM miss and a persistent transmission leak, it was time to see if my hard work had finally paid off. Bracket racing, after all,...
Compressed Air Supercharging is BACK in Drag Racing!
When it comes to innovation in drag racing, nothing is ever truly new—only rediscovered. The concept of using compressed air for forced induction isn’t just the latest trend in no prep racing; it has roots stretching all the way back to World War I. What began as a...
Bracket Racing EXPLAINED: How You Can Drag Race Your Car and WIN (Even If It’s Not the Fastest!)
So, you want to go drag racing but don’t have a 7-second monster in your garage? Good news—bracket racing is made for you! Whether you drive a classic Chevy El Camino or a straight-six Mustang, bracket racing levels the playing field and puts the focus on skill,...
Is E15 Fuel Destroying Classic Engines? Not Quite.
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...
Classic Car Parts Are Disappearing – Here’s What to Do
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,...
Did I Finally Fix The El Camino’s Launch Problem?
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...