Maintenance and How-To

Tips, tricks, and how-to on keeping your classic car in top shape

Classic car gas station sign Tips for Pumping Gas
These fueling how-tos are more important to understand now that gas prices are fluctuating on a hourly basis. When, where, how to pump your gas are explained in this informative article.
1969 Camaro Z28 - classic car Tips For Bringing Your Classic Car Out For Spring
If your classic car has been stored for some time you can’t just jump in and drive off to the nearest cruise night. The following pointers should help you safely start your vehicle and keep it looking and running it’s very best through the upcoming cruising season.
Classic car rust repair 10 Basic Steps to Repair Rusted Metal
It is inevitable that during a restore on your classic car or hot rod you'll run into some rust repair. Here are 10 basic steps to kissing that rust goodbye.
Classic car tools - pliers Classic Car Garage - Real World Tool Definitions
A lighthearted look at the everyday tools utilized around your garage and the inevitable outcome of trying to use them for their intended and unintended uses.
Cruis'news classic car body shop How do you choose the right classic car body shop?
This age old question that plagues all car guys and gals. We give you a realistic approach to finding “that” body shop to perform the work on your “Pride & Joy”, on time, on budget and most of all a high quality job.
Classic car care Proper Winter Storage For Your Classic Car
As homeowners, we'll take steps to put away outdoor lawn furniture, remove the garden hose from the outdoor faucet, and close down the pool for the season. But some feel that since their classic car is sitting in a garage it's safe and sound and completely protected. The fact that your pride and joy may not see road use for about 4-5 months can be...
Classic hot rod What’s the Difference? Antique, Classic and Modified Autos
You never want to think about the 'worst case scenario' of what could happen while out cruising but, as they say, "accidents do happen". It's at those times that having the right type of insurance is important.
Car accident - Ways to reduce your insurance 8 Ways to Reduce Your Auto Insurance Premium
There are several ways you may be able to cut your auto insurance costs. Higher deductibles can lower your premium as will selecting only the coverages you feel you need. Many insurance companies offer different discounts and here are a few.
1967 Camero Starting a Restoration Project
One thing that I’ve learned through experience, both at work and home, is anything is possible if you have enough money. However, as I’m sure is true of most of us, I share Jay Leno’s passion for the automobile, but not his bank account.
Coffee can exhaust How to Fix an Exhaust with "Style"
Did Mrs. Campbell ever help you out on your exhaust? I know of one time she helped me out, though most of the time it was one of the "triplets”: Mountain Dew, Pepsi, or Coca Cola. We’d just cut the top and bottom off one of those cans, scrape up 70 cents or so for two clamps, and we were on our way -- semi-permanently of course.