Classic Car Tips & Techniques
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10:15Heat insulation and sound deadening insulation is and important step in building a solid new ride. Mark Simpson takes on the task of quieting down our 1968 Chevelle with the assistance of some great products from Hushmat, including their Ultra insulation, Pro Roller and new Quiet Tape. Our Big Block Chevelle makes plenty of heat
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3:35Knowing how to properly disassemble an electrical pins connector will avoid any unintended damage and allow you to quickly make changes. Mark Simpson demonstrates how to work on three popular electrical connectors and the terminal tools needed to get the job done.
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9:44Radiators are prone to being damaged, whether it’s road debris passing through the grille or interference or damage from the fan or even unintentional damage hole making radiator repair. However radiators can be expensive and even difficult to find the correct one. Mark Simpson demonstrates how to remove a single damaged tube from the radiator
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4:48Dennis Gage finishes up his time in Manti, UT, at the Rat Fink Reunion Car show by checking out Myron Tolf’s awesome ’41 Chevrolet pickup rat rod. Tolf’s creativity is evident everywhere on this great ride, from the unique vintage fuel can gas tank to the 1953 Orbinhaus blower atop the 454-cubic-inch engine. Keeping with
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19:48It often seems as though more can go wrong with your car when sitting still than when it’s in motion. Taking a few steps to properly store your classic will help ensure your car is ready for spring when you are. Mark Simpson goes through the each of the items you should maintain before putting
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12:15Ever wonder what spare parts you should carry in your classic car? Many parts for your car are simply unavailable at a local auto parts store or they’ll need to be ordered special, which hardly gets your ride off the side of the road. Mark Simpson takes a look at what parts you should consider
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27:17Cars break down…period. But being prepared with the right tools in your car can prevent you from feeling helpless if your car does breakdown. There are many considerations you should make when assembling a bag of emergency tools. Mark Simpson explores many “Must-Have” tools and how the tools you bring with can change depending upon
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4:23Every so often a new product shows up that simply seems too good to be true. That is exactly how we felt the first time we saw an online video clip advertising these new wire butt connectors. Simply they are a 3-in-1 solution that includes shrink tubing, waterproof sealant and a low temp solder connector.
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8:39Rodents just seem attracted to classic cars, perhaps it’s the all-natural materials used in older interiors, or the wealth of little areas to sneak in, or perhaps it’s just a nice enclosed area to spend the winter undisturbed. If you own classic cars long enough, sooner or later these pesky creatures will visit you too.
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