By Pete Jamieson New Castle, DE A 5-year body-off restoration turns this ’69 Z/28 into a real stunner I was only 7 years old in 1975 when my uncle, Kevin Green, wheeled this car into the back corner of the garage. It wouldn’t see the light of day again until 2007. He had paid $400. […]
Stone Chip Clean-Up Tip
July 11, 2014 by Leave a Comment
First, make sure the area you’re working on is free from wax or dirt. Use rubbing alcohol to clean the chipped area. Never use the brush that comes with the touch-up paint– it will just cause big, nasty globs and end up looking worse than the chip. Use a small artist’s grade brush and gently […]
Ashtray Re-finishing Tip
July 3, 2014 by Leave a Comment
In the instance when purchasing a new ashtray for your classic is just not feasible (not available, price too high, etc.), why not restore your current one? Sure, it may look really ugly, but that can be fixed pretty easily. Let’s face it, filthy ashtrays not only look bad, they smell bad too. First, clean […]
POR-15 Tip
June 27, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Coating your surface rusted floor pans with POR-15 is a great idea. First step is to scrap away all the old surface rust with a wire brush. After the dust/rust particles have been vacuumed up, thoroughly clean the surface with POR-15’s Cleaner/Degreaser. Next comes the Metal Prep (also from POR-15), then you’re ready to apply […]
Wet Sanding Tip
April 25, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Wet sanding your car’s paint finish isn’t as scary as it seems. Choose an open, outdoor area that will allow you to run water continuously for extended periods of time. Use 1000-2500 grit fine sandpaper (depending on the severity of the paint imperfections), garden hose or bucket, clean rags. The actual task of wet sanding […]
Water Pump and Coolant Tip
April 11, 2014 by Leave a Comment
When installing a new water pump, or after flushing out your system, never reuse old coolant. Over time it can chemically break down and actually harm and attack the internals of your cooling system. Also: Old gasket removal is highly critical to obtaining a good, leak-free seal. Using a putty […]
Battery Safety Tip
March 7, 2014 by Leave a Comment
To get started replacing your old battery, make sure you also buy new cables, a wire brush, and terminal ends (optional). Always remove the negative battery cable from the terminal post before the positive. Any sparks from or around the terminals could ignite battery gasses and cause personal injury. In addition to having a clean battery and fresh […]
Camaro Back Panel Tip
February 10, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Have you always loved the blacked-out tail panel look that appears on the Berger Camaros? First, remove the tail panel. Pick up a can of Krylon Fusion Satin Black, which is supposed to bond to most any plastic or coated surface without sanding or priming. Just to add an extra measure of security (and to […]
Carburetor Tip
February 10, 2014 by Leave a Comment
When working on your carburetor, transfer the carburetor from the engine to a clean, open workbench. If you don’t have a carb stand, simply slide four bolts of your choice through the mounting holes in the bottom plate, and “nut” them up at the top. All you need is enough clearance for the levers and […]
