Ford’s Game-Changing 351 Cleveland Part One: Truths and Myths
Ford’s 351 Cleveland V8 is a legend in American high performance. A nice compromise between a small block and a big block, enthusiasts love it for its brute demeanor and […]
Author: Jim Smart
Jim Smart is a veteran automotive journalist, technical editor, and historian with hundreds of how-to and feature articles to his credit. Jim's also an enthusiast, and has owned and restored many classic vehicles, including an impressive mix of vintage Ford Mustangs.
Upgrade Your Classic’s Electrical System with an American Autowire Classic Update Wiring Harness
When our classic cars and trucks were rolling off assembly lines back in the day, all we needed was a basic electrical system to power an AM radio, lights and […]
Tilting at Steering Wheels: Installing an ididit Retrofit Tilt Steering Column in a Classic Mustang
Much of the aftermarket industry has been born in garages, barns, and car trunks by enthusiasts searching for solutions. Count the steering column folks at ididit among them. They introduced […]
How to Install a Scott Drake Billet Battery Tray in a First-Gen Mustang
Consider the humble battery tray. It’s main function is simple, but important—keep your battery in place. Few things do more damage in an engine compartment than a runaway battery. Most […]
Bendix Power Steering Cylinder Reseal
If ever there was a versatile power steering system, it is the old school Bendix power-assist steering system employed on more vintage automobiles and farm implements than we could ever […]
Installing a Flowmaster American Thunder Exhaust System on a Vintage Chevy Chevelle Muscle Car
There’s endless chatter about exhaust systems and what performs and sounds the best—with headers, mufflers, and pipe sizing being the prime discussion topics. The system you choose determines the sound […]
How to Replace Cracked Shock Towers in a Vintage Ford Mustang
Ford lovers are a fiercely loyal bunch with a lifelong commitment to the Blue Oval. They love Ford for its rich history, and yet at the same time condemn Ford […]
Quarter & Tail Panel Replacement on a Classic Car
Classic muscle cars have suffered the bumps and scrapes of decades of use—bashed-in panels, rear end collisions, frontal smash-ups, rust, and rot. It is but the fortunate few of these […]
Installing a Vintage Air Climate Control System in a Classic Muscle Car
In the new age of Restomod, there are more and more ways to improve the driving experience in a classic muscle car. Going Restomod means driving your vintage muscle and […]
Vee-Vee…Ford’s Innovative “Variable Venturi” Carburetor
When I think back to the 1970s, I think of the controversial inventions Detroit came up with in its quest for fuel economy along with the challenge of meeting tougher […]