This Week In The Shop

We had a short week in the shop but got a lot done with the time we had. Here’s the updates on the projects for the week: 1977 Excalibur We placed the car up on jack stands, removed the wheels and did a preliminary inspection. Due to the fact the…

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Camaro Progress

We have gotten the new front disc brake package installed thus completing the front end work. The sheet metal is being installed in order to align the white SS stripes only to remove it all again for the actual painting process. It may be a few weeks before it all…

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Progress Report

Today we finished up the front suspension installation on the 1968 Camaro. All new bushings, new springs and freshly painted hard parts make this look really good. Here’s a sneak peek at an engine Greg has been building for the past 6 weeks or so. More info to follow latter.

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How To Articles

Be sure to check out the “How To & Technical Information” section under the resources tab. It contains countless articles about topics pertinent to your collector car and its restoration.

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Camaro Progress

This week we got the interior almost back together. We installed Dynamat on the critical tunnel areas and factory sound deadening pads on the footwells. The carpet, kick panels and sill plates went back in to complete the floor area. The seats will be re-installed as soon as the rear…

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1968 Camaro

Work continues on the newly painted 1968 Camaro with interior components being installed every day. We have the dash back together, the headliner in and are working to complete the interior. The front sub-frame and suspension has been broken down into pieces for evaluation, cleaning and painting. When completed, the…

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New Look for the 1968 Camaro

Well take a look at the new paint on the Camaro. It is outstanding in every way, exterior as well as the trunk spatter paint. We have moved it back over to the Resto shop and are starting to assemble the car. Every piece we are putting on looks fantastic…

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This Weeks Progress

The end of this week brought with it a long list of accomplishments. The 1939 Buick has been moved to the paint shop after installing the interior wood panels, the front inner fender panels and the fuel tank and lines. We also completed the paint on the 1968 Camaro and…

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Project Updates

The 1968 Camaro is within days of getting its color coat of paint. We have the jambs all cut in and the remainder of the body has been final blocked and sanded. The 1939 Buick with its bodymounted firmly on the chassis now has working steering and some of the…

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Here’s Some Great Artists I Met

At the 2011 Mecum Auction I attended in Indianapolis, I was fortunate enough to meet some very nice and talented people. Take a look at their work and click on the links to their web sites to learn more about what they do.   David Chapple     www.autoart.com      (810) 625-0313 Here’s…

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This Weeks Progress

Lots of exciting things happened this week, mostly good for a change. First, the 1939 Buick body was reunited with the completed chassis. What a great looking engine for ’39. The body and chassis ready to go together. Together again at last. Then the 1970 VW is in the home…

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1970 VW Progress

We have spent the last week working through numerous problems encountered in theassembly of the VW. From additional parts to fabrications, we have crossed all the barriers and are making great progress. The new parking brake lever and shifter assembly were installed allowing us to complete the interior carpet today.…

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Project Updates

1970 VW – The engine is in and the wiring is nearing completion. We have encountered a small problem though, the engine has been modified and the body has had some new sheet metal installed leaving us with several clearance problems. The valve covers and the exhaust will not fit…

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Shop Update

1970 VW – We are currently working on assembling the quarter glass, door glass and controls as well as installing the weatherstrips as we go. We have completed installation of the convertible top rail seals and are aligning the glass as we go. The windows were all just laying in…

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1970 VW Update

The past two days have been spent installing the wiring harness, assembling the rear engine hood, installing the windshield, reinstalling the rear bumper, applying the wheel well undercoating and blasting the wheels in preperation for paint. We have also installednumerous other interior and dash parts to reduce the pile of…

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1970 VW Update

We are busy installing parts on the VW. We installed the exterior lighting, fuel tank & lines, wiring harnesses and connected the rear lighting. Next the windshield will go in and we will be working on the seat frames getting them blasted and painted in preperation for the installation of…

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1970 VW

Today I got the 1970 VW onto the lift and in position for the assembly to begin. First I had to unpack all the boxes and containers to find out how  many parts we have. Wow!!  There’s a lot of parts in there. I will begin sorting out the parts…

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1939 Buick Progress

Last week lots of progress was made from painting the bottom, interior and firewall to starting up the engine for the 1st time. The engine fired right up and only had a few minor leaks that were quickly repaired and the engine was run for 20 minutes to properly break…

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Meet “Juliana”

This is “Juliana” ,  a 1990 Jeep Grand Wagoneer that was owned by some wonderful customers of ours that have purchased over 10 cars from us in the past. The Jeep has grown a little weary and would take too much money to repair and they caould not justify the cost.…

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Auctions Update

There are two auctions in our area coming up soon. The best auction I have ever attended without a doubt is the Mecum auction held in Indianapolis each May. I am attaching a cover scan of their program and the web iste address if you would like more information. www.mecum.com…

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Jeep CJ Article

Here’s a great article that was published in the current Hemmings magazine about the history of the CJ and Wrangler. It’s good to know that there is still interest out there in the old Jeeps.

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1968 Camaro Update

After a long weekend away from the shop, I checked in on the progress that was made while I was away. The Camaro body panels are all repaired, sealed and primed. We installed the new sub-frame onto the body and then installed all the bolt on sheet metal parts in…

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