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When restoring a classic muscle car's engine, sometimes a Chevy engine is used in a Ford, given the unique functionality of the original engine, making it difficult to replicate; learn more in this free auto-restoration video series.
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Remove an old water pump in a car when replacing its engine; learn how with tips from our expert custom-car mechanic in this free auto-restoration video.
Install a new water pump in a car when replacing its engine; learn how with tips from our expert custom-car mechanic in this free auto-restoration video.
Install a crank pulley in a car when replacing a car engine; learn how with tips from our expert custom-car mechanic in this free auto-restoration video.
Install an AC compressor in a car when replacing a car engine; learn how with tips from our expert custom-car mechanic in this free auto-restoration video.
Install a tensioner pulley in a car when replacing a car engine; learn how with tips from our expert custom-car mechanic in this free auto-restoration video.
Install a water pump pulley in a car when replacing a car engine; learn how with tips from our expert custom-car mechanic in this free auto-restoration video.
Install a water steering pump in a car when replacing a car engine; learn how with tips from our expert custom-car mechanic in this free auto-restoration video.
Install an idler in a car when replacing a car engine; learn how with tips from our expert custom-car mechanic in this free auto-restoration video.
Install an alternator in a car when replacing a car engine; learn how with tips from our expert custom-car mechanic in this free auto-restoration video.
Install a serpentine belt in a car when replacing a car engine; learn how with tips from our expert custom-car mechanic in this free auto-restoration video.
Install a transmission inspection cover in a car when replacing a car engine; learn how with tips from our expert custom-car mechanic in this free auto-restoration video.
Install a body support modification in a car when replacing a car engine; learn how with tips from our expert custom-car mechanic in this free auto-restoration video.
Install a make shift linkage bracket in a car when replacing a car engine; learn how with tips from our expert custom-car mechanic in this free auto-restoration video.
Install a shift lever arm in a car when replacing a car engine; learn how with tips from our expert custom-car mechanic in this free auto-restoration video.
Install manifold studs in a car when replacing a car engine; learn how with tips from our expert custom-car mechanic in this free auto-restoration video.
Install a manifold in a car when replacing a car engine; learn how with tips from our expert custom-car mechanic in this free auto-restoration video.
Install an O2 or oxygen sensor in a car when replacing a car engine; learn how with tips from our expert custom-car mechanic in this free auto-restoration video.
Install an alternator support in a car when replacing a car engine; learn how with tips from our expert custom-car mechanic in this free auto-restoration video.
Install AC support for a car when replacing a car engine; learn how with tips from our expert custom-car mechanic in this free auto-restoration video.
Install a fuel level sending unit in a car when replacing a car engine; learn how with tips from our expert custom-car mechanic in this free auto-restoration video.
Install a fuel tank in a car when replacing a car engine; learn how with tips from our expert custom-car mechanic in this free auto-restoration video.
Remove rust from a drive shaft in a car when replacing a car engine; learn how with tips from our expert custom-car mechanic in this free auto-restoration video.
Install a drive shaft in a car when replacing a car engine; learn how with tips from our expert custom-car mechanic in this free auto-restoration video.
Make a fuel pump bracket for a car when replacing a car engine; learn how with tips from our expert custom-car mechanic in this free auto-restoration video.
Connect a core heater hose in a car when replacing a car engine; learn how with tips from our expert custom-car mechanic in this free auto-restoration video.
You consider yourself a car aficionado, but the windtunnel designs these days just plain don’t give you the thrill of a ’57 Thunderbird or a classic Corvette. Even the manufacturer redesigns of old standbys such as the Charger and the Mustang can’t compare to the originals. What you need is your own classic, but unless you’re ready to spend a fortune for one which has already been making the rounds at auto shows and race tracks, you will have to do some work yourself. The first thing to do is find the body of a car you consider worth the extensive work involved to restore it. Then you let Expert Village show you exactly how to bang, grind, sand, and patch it back into showroom shape.
In this series of car restoration videos, our body shop owner and hot rod designer shows you how to restore the exterior of that old classic car back into like-new condition. He demonstrates ways to expose rust, grind it away and then repair the body section which rusted. You may find that you will have to replace a whole piece or panel of the body if the rust has really gotten out of control. Expert Village can help you do that too. Our expert will show you how to use a plasma cutter, welder and metal shrinking tool to design, shape, smooth and weld a new part to cover up the old rusty one. Of course, we want to stay safe on your remodeling adventures, so we include a video clip on keeping your work space safe and clean as well as one that focuses on welding safety.
Doug Jenkins Doug Jenkins runs Doug Jenkins Custom Hot Rods in St. Louis, where he restores classic cars and creates mild to wild custom street rods. He races a 1972 Corvette in the SCCA performance rally series, and drives a Ducati Monster to work every day. Doug got his start in fixing, customizing, racing, selling, restoring when he was in the fourth grade, fixing bicycles for anyone who would pay. By sixth grade Doug had bought non-running motorcycles and fixed them (and wrecked them as well). He had purchased his first broken down car by fourteen, which he fixed and sold for a profit. Now he runs his own body shop.dkdk
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