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They Don’t Want You Fixing Your Own Car

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...

Crimp vs Solder – The Real Reason Your Electrical Connections Fail

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...

Classic Cars Taught Me What Schools Won’t

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...

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...

Why Your Classic Car Runs Worse After a Tune Up

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...

Carbureted Engines Hate Modern Gas – Here’s Why

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...

The Real Reason Drag Racers Choose Double Adjustable Shocks

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...

Why I’ll Never Buy Another New Car After This

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...

Tools

Craftsman Tradestack 6-Month Review: Latch Issues & More!

Craftsman Tradestack 6-Month Review: Latch Issues & More!

In this video, I share my 6-month review of the Craftsman Tradestack tool storage system, focusing on the issues I've encountered, particularly with the latches. Join me as I discuss my experience with this product and provide insights on its performance, durability,...

Mobile Tool Storage Tips!

Mobile Tool Storage Tips!

Mobile tool storage systems, like the Craftsman Tradestack and Milwaukee Packout, are a great way to organize and transport your tools, whether you’re going on a road trip with your classic, headed to the drag strip with your hot rod or race car, or out to the...

How to Get the Most Out of Your Craftsman Tradestack Toolbox!

How to Get the Most Out of Your Craftsman Tradestack Toolbox!

The Craftsman Tradestack tool storage system is a versatile and durable option for organizing and protecting your tools. This system includes a variety of stackable tool boxes, organizers, and drawers that can be customized to fit your specific needs.One of the key...

Drag Racing

Dark side of Wheelies

Dark side of Wheelies

Ask any car enthusiast if wheelies are cool, and they'll say yes - wheelies are awesome! But I recently learned that my El Camino does wheelies after some slight changes, and it's hard to believe that what I always wanted is now causing problems. Why? The car is...

Race, Break, Fix, Repeat!

Race, Break, Fix, Repeat!

Do you ever have those moments where things are going right and you know there’s something really not right about it? That’s the case here. I went to Flying H  Drag Strip for some bracket racing and did surprisingly well until I noticed that something doesn’t quite...

Why This 12-Bolt Swap Almost Failed!

Why This 12-Bolt Swap Almost Failed!

Swapping an A-body 12-bolt into a G-body sounds simple on paper—until you’re under the car wondering why the suspension binds, the pinion angle is weird, and the car feels “almost” right but never truly happy. That’s exactly where my El Camino started: it worked, but...

Gen Z Doesn’t Care About Perfect Cars Anymore!

Gen Z Doesn’t Care About Perfect Cars Anymore!

Gen Z doesn’t want perfect cars anymore—and that might be the best thing that’s happened to the hobby in decades. Instead of chasing flawless show cars and 10-second time slips, a new wave of builders is choosing rough-around-the-edges project cars, V6 beaters, drift...