Let’s face it, when you’re behind the wheel of your classic car often your only view of all the work you’ve done is the dashboard and instrument panel. Investing a little time and effort into making the dashboard look good says a lot about the quality of the restoration and pays for itself when the time comes to sell. Mark Simpson joins Bob Wilson of RJ Restorations as they examine dash bezel restoration and weigh out the difference between restored versus reproduction parts. Wilson shows how using high-quality reproduction parts like those offered by Classic Industries can save both time and money, yet still deliver first-class looks.
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4:25Marking the Car Floor Prior to Removal
Craig Hopkins help you identify the spot welds on the car floor and draw a pattern to avoid cutting anything out of the car that shouldn’t be removed. You will learn how to draw a diagram of where to cut, but make sure to take your time. Also, get a tip about seam sealer so…
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3:37Molded Replacement Carpet Install
Nothing freshens up the look of a classic car like installing new carpets. So when our project ’68 Chevelle returned to the street after spending some time as a dedicated race car, we knew a fresh carpet would help this car return to it roots as a die-hard street machine. A quick call to our…
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4:21Headliner Removal Classic Car Maintenance Technique
Brent Ackley and George Vondriska teach you how to remove the old and tattered headliner in a 1956 Chevrolet 150 and replace it with a new liner. They walk you through the step-by-step process, demonstrating essential classic car maintenance techniques. You should wear a respirator and be careful not to get any of the dust…
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8:40Glove Box Detailing
Complete classic car restoration is actually a collection of numerous smaller restoration projects. And it’s the quality and quantity of these smaller restoration projects that determines the overall quality of the final car. If your plan is to reach for the top rung of the ladder on your restoration you’ll need to pay close attention…
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