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A Collector’s Diary of Classic Restorations

How Much Does a Car Restoration Cost?

How Much Does a Car Restoration Cost?

Posted by Collectors Auto Supply on Jul 23rd 2020

The costs to restore an older vehicle or classic car can vary widely. It depends mainly on the following factors:The condition of the car when you buy itWhether you’re restoring it to be a show car or

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Classic Truck History Part 3: Dodge Pre-1960

Classic Truck History Part 3: Dodge Pre-1960

Posted by Jil McIntosh on Jul 21st 2020

Dodge Trucks Pre-1960 John and Horace Dodge were brothers who were also skilled machinists. They started making bicycles around 1900, and then parts for some of the pioneering automakers, including

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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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