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Soda blast vs Sand Blast

Posted on December 17, 2010

You have options for stripping paint from a car, including sand blasting, which is a messy, abrasive process that warps metal, roughs up the car surface and scratches useable panels. You have…

Why use Zink In your Oil?

Posted on November 29, 2010

Passenger car and truck oils are formulated to reduce emissions and provide longer drain intervals. This has been done by increasing detergents and reducing anti-wear additives, but your race engine operating under…

How to determine correct Carburetor CFM?

Posted on November 29, 2010

The carburetor itself has perhaps the most pronounced effect on fuel consumption. Since each carb comes pre-calibrated for a certain cubic inch and RPM range, the best place to start is with…

How to choose the correct stall speed for your converter

Posted on November 29, 2010

A normal converter has a stall, depending on vehicle, from 900 to 1,200 RPM. As the stall speed increases, the lockup increases, but with normal driving the vehicle will accelerate with small…

Installing TrimParts molded carpet

Posted on November 15, 2010

First, remove your TrimParts molded carpet from the box. Lay it out in room temperature, or above, for a recommended 12 to 24 hours. This allows the carpet to relax and regain…

Classic Car Make / Model Identification Guide

Posted on November 15, 2010

During the 1960’s and 1970’s, the automakers used letter codes to designate which car platform the models were built off of.  Unlike today, there were basically small, midsize and large cars with…

What Does GM, Ford or Mopar Licensed Restoration Parts Mean?

Posted on November 15, 2010

Licensed restoration parts for cars and trucks are dedicated to manufacturing the highest quality products offered in the restoration industry by using the original tooling under licensing when tooling is available. Otherwise.

GM Bench Seat Upholstery Installation

Posted on November 14, 2010

Bench seats are pretty straight forward, but the backrests can be difficult to get lined up and matching the pleat pattern on the cushion. Take a look at our video to learn some…

GM Swivel Bucket Seat Installation

Posted on November 14, 2010

When GM designed swivel buckets, they came up with a very attractive seat, however they are VERY difficult to install. PUI highly recommends you have a professional upholstery shop do this for…

Brake Pedal Diagnostics

Posted on November 14, 2010

This is a list of common brake pedal diagnostics that we have put toghther to help you troubleshoot any brake pedal problems you might have. CAUSE REASON Bleeder screws on calipers not…

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