New windlace installation is an important first step in reupholstering your classic car. Mark Simpson explains the importance of having good windlace and shows us the materials and supplies you’ll need to accomplish this job. Then classic car upholsterer Gary Simpson takes us step-by-step through the process of installation. Including, how to deal with unique problem areas you’ll likely encounter on your project car.
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8:34How to Replace a Trunk Seal
Cars of the 30s through the 50s notoriously had issues sealing out the elements once their seals began to degrade. Installing new weather seals will keep the rain and dust out for years to come and can be accomplished in a few short hours in the garage.
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1:27Windshield Removal Tool for Molding Clips
Brent Ackley suggests using a windshield removal tool for windshield molding clips if your project includes removing molding that you intend to keep. He demonstrates how the tool is used. It’s quick and easy and there is no damage to the molding using this tool.
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3:59Putting Spark Plugs Back Into the Engine
George Vondriska and Brent Ackley explain how to put spark plugs back into the engine by finding the correct gap and gapping the plug. They also cover the diagnostics of a spark plug before putting it back into your classic car. They give multiple examples of bad spark plugs, discuss what is wrong with them…
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8:44Replacing Glass Channels on a 1935 Studebaker
Replacing original fogged, scratched or non-safety type glass is great way to improve the look of your ride. Master glass cutter, Jim Lundquist demonstrates the process of removing lower glass channels from original glass and reinstalling them on new glass.
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