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Spare Time Corvette

Oct 16, 2014

Ever since I was in my early teens, I had a special place in my heart for ’60s Chevrolets and Corvettes. I bought my first car two years before I got my driver’s license. It was a 1962 Chevy that needed both body and mechanical work. I fixed the car, sold it, and then built a 1964 Impala SS. In 1969, I purchased my first Corvette. It was a 1968 Convertible that was in rough condition. I painted the car and sold it. Having my own body shop in New Jersey, it seemed like I always had a Corvette, either a work in progress or one that I had fixed and drove for a while before I sold it.

1964 Ford Falcon

Oct 16, 2014

1960 brought the start of a new decade and the after effects of the 1958 recession. American families were recovering, but still wanted something frugal, yet realistic.

Sure the Volkswagen Beetle was small and cheap, but it was underpowered and quite Spartan. Enter the Ford Falcon for 1960! Ford had jumped onto the compact car bandwagon after seeing the likes of the Rambler and Studebaker Lark perform well in the marketplace. Leave it to Ford to outshine the competition and go above and beyond with the Falcon. For the first time, Ford buyers could get a compact car that offered something for everyone. The Falcon had a wealth of cargo capacity, seating for 5 to 6 people, a variety of body styles and options; and the Ford name on its side. In a 1960 Ford publication, the question of "...is the Falcon an economy car?" is asked, to which the answer is "If by economy car you mean one that saves you substantial money - it certainly is!"

1998 Corvette

Oct 16, 2014

Here is my 1998 C5 Corvette. The first owner was a lawyer from Baton Rouge, LA. Second owner is the father of a Miss Louisiana contestant who used the ’Vette for parades so his daughter could ride in it. I'm the third owner.

The car has over 135,000 miles on it and was in sad shape when I got it. I had a complete brake job done, and I replaced all of the interior to match the exterior color. I also had the A/C overhauled and had a quite a bit of engine work done. Only the rear fenders had decals, so I had extra decals placed on it. I have invested over $8,000 in the car.

My Restore Story Contest

Oct 15, 2014

Behind every great every restoration there is a great story and we want to hear yours! Send us a video to [email protected]

telling us about your restoration and what makes it special to you, and every week we will feature the best ones on the Rick’s Camaros website and blog for everyone to hear. Want to keep it compact? Then post on our Facebook page, Google+ or tweet at us with #yourrestorestory. Or if you just want to type it up with some pictures send it to us and we will post it also! The best story and the best one will win a 100$ gift card to Rick’s! So let everyone know what makes your restoration great! Contest ends November 15th.

Ashtray Restoration Tip

Oct 10, 2014

In the instance when purchasing a new ashtray for your classic is just not feasible (not available, price too high, etc.), why not restore your current one? Sure, it may look really ugly, but that can be fixed pretty easily.

Let’s face it, filthy ashtrays not only look bad, they smell bad too. First, clean them thoroughly with soap and water. A toothbrush or small wire brush may be needed to get rid of encrusted buildup. After the parts are completely dry (use a hairdryer if necessary to get into the tighter cavities), it’s time for paint. Spray metal ashtrays with silver (or metal colored) paint to make them look new (Krylon Stainless Steel works great). Spray plastic ashtrays with crystal clear lacquer to make them look unused.

Decal/Stripe Tip

Oct 3, 2014

When you’re applying new graphics to your car (eg. stripes), here are a few handy pointers:

Thoroughly clean the surface area with degreaser and a lint-free cloth before applying the stripes. Work in an area that is as dust free as possible!

Carefully locate the final position of the stripe on the body panel with masking tape.

Borla Exhaust

Sep 29, 2014

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Camaro Removable License Plate Bracket

Sep 24, 2014

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Real Deal Steel 1957 Chevy Build

Sep 22, 2014

Today Real Deal Steel rebuilds a 1957 Chevy, watch the complete process in just minutes!

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How To Install New Hood Window Or Wing Vents

Sep 22, 2014

Today Eckler's Corvette shows you how to install hood windows or wing vents!

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