Installing a Vintage Air Climate Control System in a Classic Muscle Car
In the new age of Restomod, there are more and more ways to improve the driving experience in a classic muscle car. Going Restomod means driving your vintage muscle and […]
Author: Jim Smart
Jim Smart is a veteran automotive journalist, technical editor, and historian with hundreds of how-to and feature articles to his credit. Jim's also an enthusiast, and has owned and restored many classic vehicles, including an impressive mix of vintage Ford Mustangs.
Vee-Vee…Ford’s Innovative “Variable Venturi” Carburetor
When I think back to the 1970s, I think of the controversial inventions Detroit came up with in its quest for fuel economy along with the challenge of meeting tougher […]
Getting Real (Shelby!) Traction on an Early Mustang with a Set of Traction Bars
Classic 1965-70 Mustang underpinnings were carryovers from the compact Falcon from which the Mustang’s platform was derived. The Mustang’s suspension system was rather crude even by 1960s standards because development […]
Basic Vehicle Instrument Gauge Functions & Fixes
Few things befuddle us more than automotive electricity. On the surface, it appears to be black magic that does the work for us. If you study the humble light bulb, […]
Vintage Car Door Hinge Rebuild & Adjustment Tips
Car door hinges directly determine fit and function. When bushings and pins wear out, fit and function go right out the window. Whether your classic muscle car has cast iron […]
HONK!!! Car Horn Facts & Fixes
Not much thought is given to car horns—unless they don’t work or they sound like someone with a bad larynx. Aside from the obvious safety concerns, car horns are also […]
Delco “Fuelie” Tach Drive Distributor Build
Delco made some of the industry’s best distributors back in the day. They are well thought out durable ignition systems. The automotive aftermarket has copped some elements from these classic […]
Saving A Small Block Chevy Engine with Cylinder Sleeving
Chevy blocks of all kinds are a dime a dozen because they can be found everywhere. However, what if you’re building a rare Z/28 Camaro with the coveted 302 block […]
Why Engine Oil Filter Magnets Are a Good Idea
Automotive oil filter magnets have been around for nearly as long as the internal combustion engine—so what makes us skeptical of their purpose? They can be expensive for one thing. […]
Understanding “Old School” Headlight Switches (And How to Clean or Repair Yours)
Confound it the befuddling nature of vintage headlight switches. In classic cars, you pull the knob straight out and you get parking lamps at the first detent, then, headlights with […]