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1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible
The Cutlass and other GM intermediates were completely restyled for 1968 with wheelbases shortened to 112 inches for 2-door coupe models and lengthened one inch to 116 in for four-door sedans and station wagons (with the exception of the glass-roof … Continue reading
1965 Plymouth Barracuda
Automotive trends in the early-mid 1960s had all the U.S. manufacturers looking at making sporty compact cars. Chrysler’s A-body Plymouth Valiant was chosen for the company’s efforts in this direction. The Barracuda used the Valiant’s 106 in wheelbase and the … Continue reading
1923 T Bucket
A T-bucket (or Bucket T) is a specific style of hot rod, based on a Ford Model T of the 1915 to 1927 era, but extensively modified, or alternatively built with replica components to resemble a Model T. Convertible T-bucket … Continue reading
1969 Yellow Corvette Restoration
The Corvette C3 was patterned after the Mako Shark II designed by Larry Shinoda. Executed under Bill Mitchell’s direction, the Mako II had been initiated in early 1964. Once the mid-engined format was abandoned the Shinoda/Mitchell car was sent to … Continue reading
1960 Chevrolet Corvette Mechanical Repairs
The 1958 Corvette received a body and interior freshening which included a longer front end with quad headlamps, bumper exiting exhaust tips, a new steering wheel, and a dashboard with all gauges mounted directly in front of the driver. Exclusive … Continue reading
1967 Chevrolet C-10 Stepside Longbed
The 1960 model year introduced a new body style of light pick-up truck that featured many firsts. Most important of these were a drop-center ladder frame, allowing the cab to sit lower, and independent front suspension, giving an almost car-like … Continue reading
1967 Mercury Cougar
As was common with Mercury vehicles, the Cougar shared basic platforms with Ford models. Originally, this was the Mustang, later the Thunderbird, and the last a version of the Contour/Mondeo. The Cougar was important to Mercury’s image for many years, … Continue reading
1966 Chevrolet El Camino
This Camino is here for new gauges, radio, and speakers. Follow along as we help this classic get her groove back! Continue reading
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle
The Chevrolet Chevelle was a mid-sized automobile produced by the Chevrolet division of General Motors in three generations for the 1964 through 1977 model years. Part of the GM A-Body platform, the Chevelle was one of Chevrolet’s most successful nameplates. … Continue reading
1978 Chevrolet El Camino
The 78 ElCamino is in the shop for a new set of gauges and a bit of mechanical work, then she’s back to the owner who plans to complete the restoration!
