Restoration Tips

Old Cars Weekly presents tips and techiniques for restoring classic car parts. Browse our  collection of articles from restoring brakes to preparing your car for Auto shows. We are a comprehensive resource for restoring Antique Auto Parts.

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Kanter Auto Products is now supplying its popular pistons with a high-performance, antifriction coating.
With so many changes in lubraction, hobbyists question whether modern oils will work in old cars.
Replacing the rotted heater ductwork for a 1948 Pontiac Streamliner and 1953 Catalina.
Changes in lubricant specifications are not limited to just engine oils — automatic transmission fluid (ATF) is also undergoing its own transformation.
If you enjoy listening to CDs, MP3s or tapes, even satellite or FM radio, a new radio adapter now makes it possible to listen through any classic car AM radio and speaker system; a new product from Brew City Engineering, Inc.
The 1957 Rambler Rebel ranks as one of the finest muscle cars ever made. It was offered in this format for just the single season and is now a rarity that AMC enthusiasts covet for their collections.
William C. "Bill" Anderson offers some advice on cleaning and caring for spark plugs and oil for old cars.
Of course, you're also going to want to make sure your beauty is looking her best for the spring car shows, especially after a winter wrapped in tarps in a cold garage, so here are nine things you should do before you drive further than around the block, all of which will make sure that your insurance quotes and car looks and sounds like the classic vehicle it is and help to get a lower insurance rate.
Getting the ignition timing right of your car can mean the difference between success and sour-grapes.
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