If you’re even remotely tech savvy, you’ve more than likely heard that phrase before. If you’re old school and have somehow managed to avoid technology so far, I gotta say, I am somewhat envious. I’ve heard it said that even most 2 year olds already have a “digital footprint”. Meaning they’re on the grid – […]
Why Don’t They Make That Part?
July 1, 2016 by 2 Comments
Why don’t they make it for my car? Story and photography supplied by Colin Date One of the most common questions in classic Chevy car circles is: “Why don’t they make this part for my car?” As a supplier and manufacturer to the aftermarket for many years, we will attempt to answer this question and […]
1974 Camaro z/28 Type LT
June 27, 2016 by Leave a Comment
1974 Camaro z/28 Type LT By Bob Hoke, Eckler’s Senior Product Marketing Manager I have owned my 1974 Z/28 Type LT since 1989 or 1990, depending on what part of it you are talking about. I have only owned one other car longer. My attraction to it started in high school when a friend bought a […]
1969 Camaro Pace Car: Greetings from Denmark
June 3, 2016 by 1 Comment
By Morten Gadegaard, Holstebro, Denmark This rare big-block 1969 Camaro Pace Car is one Dane’s dream realized. When people say “pace car”, the 1969 Camaro comes into your mind. At least it does for me, I think it is epitome of Indy Pace Cars. The dream of owning one started back in 1988 when I […]
Tire Cleaning: 101
May 27, 2016 by 1 Comment
This may seem like a super simple little project, but believe me, when your tires have been coated in primer overspray, it’s not. Our project Chevelle was in the shop undergoing bodywork, primer, more bodywork, more primer, some finessing bodywork, a little more primer…well, you get the idea. The car was moved around in the […]
Rockin’ Down the Highway
May 20, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Ever think about how big a part music plays as it relates to our classic car hobby? I’ve had my ear buds in for the past half hour and what comes on the iPod? The Doobie Brothers’ “Rockin’ Down The Highway”. A driving song if there ever was one! This particular tune has almost landed […]
Manufacturing Reproduction Auto Parts
May 6, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Although this feature specifically references Tri-5 Chevy parts, it will be of interest to owners and fans of all classic Chevrolets, including the earlier Camaros. All of our older Chevys utilized pot metal and the chroming process in the manufacture of emblems, bezels and other trim items. This is how it’s done. Story and Photography […]
Going Platinum in a 1967 Camaro RS Convertible
April 29, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Going Platinum in a 1967 Camaro RS Convertible Ron Carper’s gorgeous 1967 Camaro RS convertible makes its debut at the Cleveland Rocks Chevy Show. Growing up in northern Michigan, I was always fascinated with cars. When I was a teenager, I hung out at one of the gas stations in our small town. The owner asked me […]
The Chevrolets of the GM Motorama
April 22, 2016 by 3 Comments
The Chevrolets of the GM Motorama 1953-1956 Text by David W. Temple Photos as credited The GM Motorama was an elaborate auto show held eight times between 1949 and 1961. Those held consecutively from 1953 to 1956 are the ones best remembered because those shows featured dream cars typically built of fiberglass– such as the […]
