Classic Car Safety Tips
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2:13Using the right tool for the right job, ensures the task is completed efficiently and safely. Using a pliers, channel lock or vise grips for Corbin clamp pliers can be a sure recipe for trouble. Mark Simpson shows how this relatively simple tool makes short work of installing hose clamps.
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When visiting any salvage yard, success is not guaranteed, although Mark Simpson shares a few of his tips to improve the odds, during a trip to Rohners Auto Parts in Willmar MN. Knowing what to look for and where to look can yield hidden treasures even in plain sight.
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Staying safe in the salvage yard is key to enjoying your time there. Mark Simpson discusses several important considerations you should make to ensure your safety and the safety of others. Active salvage yards and those that go seemingly untouched for years, all share their hidden dangers. Knowing what to look for or lookout for,… Read more »
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A successful trip to any classic car salvage yard begins before you ever arrive at the yard. Mark Simpson gives us a quick overview of how he prepares for a visit to ensure his time in the yard is safe and productive.
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The Floor Jack is a must have tool in any classic car garage. However, they can also pose a potential hazard to your car as well. Here’s a tip to help keep your car safe.
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Enjoying your car on the road and at car shows is why we build them; while it’s important they look good, it’s more important that they are safe to drive. Mark Simpson takes us through the key components of a car safety inspection and important safety features you should be incorporating.
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GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) or TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) welding, was known for years by many enthusiasts simply as heliarc welding; a process that often involved very expensive equipment and gases. The cost of equipment has come down dramatically over the years and is now within reach for most auto restoration hobbyists. Like many… Read more »
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Brent Ackley and George Vondriska are back to start the brake upgrade. In this video, learn how to remove drum brakes to replace with disc brakes on a 56 Chevy Model 150. Brent also installs the new brackets.
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Mark Oja goes into detail about car maintenance as well as certain areas on the classic car that are good jacking points. With the help of some fabulous visual examples, you will be able to locate and recognize places that are the safest and most dangerous for jacking up your classic car.
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