As work continues on Project Sunny, it’s important for us to stay focused on the final goal of putting this Range Rover back together correctly some day. It’s easy to get caught up in all the excitement during teardown, but it’s important to be methodical about your work during this critical phase. As we work […]
Reader Project: Ryan R’s Plum Crazy 68 Charger
Owner Information Name – Ryan R Location – New Britain, PA Vehicle Information Vehicle – 1968 Dodge Charger Engine/Transmission – 512 cid 6-pack, 46RH automatic History – The car was sold new in Virgina in 1968, where it spent the first half of its life, driven hard and left to rust away. A friend bought […]
The One Tool I Wish I Had When I Painted My Car at Home
It’s been about 15 years since I did my first at-home paint job. And I’m still hearing all about it. Probably because I primed and painted the car in the attached garage that backed up to our family room. Every once in a while, my wife catches a whiff of something I’m painting outside and […]
Project Sunny – Episode 2: Range Rover Teardown Begins
In the first episode of our Project Sunny series, we introduced our 1993 Range Rover Classic project vehicle and explained its unique history as a film car used on the TV series “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.” Along the way, we challenged viewers to figure out what episodes the vehicle may have been used in. […]
Introducing the 1993 Range Rover Restoration – The Garage™
Over the years, we’ve had a variety of unique projects roll through the Eastwood garage. Matt Murray gave us the Pilehouse pickup and Cushman scooter custom projects. And who can forget the Fox-body Mustang LX? More recently J.D. kicked off the CB750 café racer build, while our R&D manager Mark has dug into restoring a […]
MIG or TIG – Which is Better for Welding Sheet Metal Patch Panels? – The Garage™
Patch panel repairs are one of the most common welding tasks you might encounter when restoring old vehicles. The question often comes up about which method is better for the task – MIG (Metal Inert Gas) or TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas). The short answer is that MIG welding and TIG welding are both completely acceptable […]
Fabricating a Body Rotisserie – The Garage™
In this episode of the Trans Am project, Mark fabricates a tip-over jig to use in place of a body rotisserie in his tight home garage. This will give him easy access to the bottomside of the car, allowing him to easily replace the floor panels. Share this: Twitter Facebook The Garage™ #Fabricating #Body #Rotisserie […]
Replacing Rusty Rocker Panels – The Garage™
In this episode of the Trans Am project, Mark digs into the inner and outer rocker panel replacements using manufactured panels from Firebird Central. There’s a fair amount of measurement involved before he gets into the cutting and fitting> Share this: Twitter Facebook The Garage™ #Replacing #Rusty #Rocker #Panels #Garage
A Beginner’s Guide to Automotive Primers – The Garage™
A lot of people doing their first at-home paint job hit their first stumbling block when it comes to buying primer. “Do I use epoxy, urethane, or polyester? Or all of them? In what order? And what is primer-surfacer?” These are all common questions, and we’ve put together this quick guide to help answer them. […]
How to Perform Paintless Dent Repairs in Your Home Garage – The Garage™
No matter how careful you are or where you park to avoid damage, dents and dings are a fact of life. And if you’re like us, you can’t stand to walk out and see small imperfections on your car’s body. The paintless dent repair (PDR) business has catered to this vanity for more than 30 […]