Painting wood-grain on a 1942 Standard Coupe Ford dashboard – Honest Charley Speedshop
We custom painted a Butt Walnut finish on this 1942 Ford Coupe dash.
Recent Posts
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What to consider when reassembling your first restoration project – Thomas A. DeMauro @Hemmings
We’ve already covered 12 questions to ask yourself before tearing down your first project car. Now, once you head down that path (or if you’re already there), here are some additional tips for reassembling the object of your admiration once the… Read More ›
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Determining Tyre Age: DOT Code Explained – OPONEO.CO.UK
Do car tyres have an expiration date? Does the age of a tyre actually matter? These are the most common questions asked by car owners thinking of replacing old tyres. Even if your tyres don’t show much wear after a… Read More ›
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Another Pandemic Project!
Part of the no car show side effect of the pandemic is that you are kind of forced into doing the stuff you have been putting off for years, last year and earlier this year it was interior trim, this… Read More ›
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1970-1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Buyer’s Guide – David Conwill @Hemmings
The right balance of luxury and performance, plus decent support today, make the first-generation Monte Carlo a good buy Because it was derived from the Chevelle, the Chevrolet Monte Carlo remains an easy car to own today. Mechanical parts, in particular, are… Read More ›
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Which domestic performance car from 1957 would you choose for your dream garage? – Matt Litwin @Hemmings
Let’s open the floodgates of the American performance car debate, specifically when the first regular production examples emerged from assembly plants. While many will quickly give a nod to Pontiac’s 1964 GTO, others will suggest the bar was raised in… Read More ›
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Five things you should know about wax and polish before shining your ride – Matt Litwin @Hemmings
Winter, it seems, is finally behind us, even up here in the northern climate where it has a habit of lingering into early May. It’s time to get the vintage vehicles out of hiding and prepped for a summer of… Read More ›
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In Case You Forgot, Here’s A Little Detail To Remind You How Much GM Sucked In The 1980s – Jason Torchinsky @Jalopnik
Nostalgia is a potent drug and, like any old bastard, I’m highly susceptible to it as well. Hell, I work in a sort of idiotic shrine to a very specific kind of nostalgia. But there are some details of the past that,… Read More ›
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1980 Briggs & Stratton Hybrid -Christopher Smith @Motor1.com
Jay Leno gets a close look at the coolest hybrid you’ve never heard of. Did you know Briggs & Stratton built a car? Yes, that Briggs & Stratton, the company best known for the small engines used on lawnmowers. And it’s not… Read More ›
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A Look Back at Vintage Auto Locks – Locksmith Ledger
Until sidewinder locks and transponders appeared on the scene, automotive lock systems had remained unchanged for more than 60 years. The last big change in auto lock designs was probably the GM locking sidebar system and that first appeared on… Read More ›
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Flathead V8 ›
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How to spot a Ford pushrod V-8, from flathead to 460 – Brandan Gillogly @Hagerty
February 14, 2021
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Uniquely American: THE ONGOING STORY OF THE 1932 FORD “LITTLE DEUCE COUPE” – Jack R. Nerad @JDPower
February 4, 2021
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Ford Flathead Ignition Buyers Guide – From Stock To Race Magnetos!! – Matt Murray @Irontrap Garage
January 12, 2021
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H&H Flatheads Turn-Key Engines
August 24, 2020
Model A Ford ›
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Another Pandemic Project!
June 14, 2021
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Model A on the DYNO!! – Astra-Werke @YouTube
June 7, 2021
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Avoiding a Broken Model A Ford Water Neck – tb33anda3rd @HAMB
May 21, 2021
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A 1931 Ford Model A pickup is the perfect short-distance hauler – Matt Litwin @Hemmings
April 16, 2021
Henry Ford ›
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How I plan to upgrade the engine, transmission, rear axle, and driveline on my 1921 Ford Model T – David Conwill @Hemmings
February 5, 2021
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Find of the Day: If you buy this 1925 Ford Model T speedster, please don’t mess it up – David Conwill @Hemmings
February 1, 2021
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Ford Factory Assembly Line in 1949 – The Flat Spot @YouTube
January 20, 2021
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Henry Ford digitization project reaches 100,000 artifacts, Detroit design exhibit now open – Tom Comerro @Hemmings
December 9, 2020