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Classic Truck History Part 2: Chevrolet Pre-1950

Classic Truck History Part 2: Chevrolet Pre-1950

Posted by Jil McIntosh on Jul 16th 2020

Chevrolet Trucks Pre-1950 If GM’s founder hadn’t been loose with the company’s cash, we wouldn’t have Chevrolet today. Most brands started when someone created a car, and then formed a compa

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Classic Truck History Part 1: Ford F-Series

Classic Truck History Part 1: Ford F-Series

Posted by Jil McIntosh on Jul 14th 2020

Ford Truck F-Series History The Ford Motor Company was founded in 1903, and the famous Model T arrived five years later. Several companies were already building trucks, and in 1917, Henry Ford added

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Who Makes Cutlass? A Look at Third Generation Models

Who Makes Cutlass? A Look at Third Generation Models

Posted by Collectors Auto Supply on Jul 9th 2020

The short and sweet answer is Oldsmobile. This company was founded in 1897 by a man with the unlikely name of Ransom E. Olds. Born in Ohio, he was raised in Michigan and he loved to tinker. By 19

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How to Paint Plastic Interior Parts

How to Paint Plastic Interior Parts

Posted by Joshlin Grayson on Jul 7th 2020

Painting plastic interior car parts is very different from painting the outside of the car, due to the fact that interior parts are often made out of plastic. Depending on the make, model

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How Much Does it Cost to Restore A Car?

How Much Does it Cost to Restore A Car?

Posted by Joshlin Grayson on Jun 30th 2020

When you think of the term ‘restoration’ you think of a muscle car from the 60’s, like a Mustang or a Challenger. While the cost of a restoration generally depends on the vehicle and can vary dependin

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How to Get Sponsored for Car Parts

How to Get Sponsored for Car Parts

Posted by Collectors Auto Supply on Jun 25th 2020

Restoring or modifying a classic car or truck can get expensive fast. If you're browsing through vintage car parts online and wondering how you can get them more cheaply, then you might consider getti

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