Thursday December 17, 2009
We recently announced our new Show and Tell feature at About.com where you can share information and pictures about your classic and collector cars with other visitors to this website.
We created two categories for you to tell us about your ride.
1. Owner's Show and Tell
2. Restorations - Before and After
We also announced that each week we will feature a readers submission on our blog, and as promised, we would like present Matt's 1967 Porsche 912. It's 99% finished, it's looking good and you can read all about the car and why Matt loves it here.
Tell us about your classic or restoration project by filling in the easy to use forms and show it off by uploading your pictures. Once we have approved your submission, your car and its story could be the next car we highlight.
Wednesday December 16, 2009
Once upon a time there was only one event in town, Barrett-Jackson. Now, with six auction companies and hundreds of vendors connected to this hobby coming to Scottsdale, Arizona, collectors and car enthusiast will have no problem finding exactly what they're looking for.
If you have ever attended this annual classic car pilgrimage in January, you know that pre-planning your trip is of the utmost importance. To do that, we've got the full schedule on our 2010 Scottsdale Arizona Classic Car Event page, read more....
Tuesday December 15, 2009
Many of us by now are experiencing the winter blues and wait hopefully for that periodic break in harsh and snowy weather so we can open the garage door, remove of the dust cover, attach the battery cables and coax our beloved classic into life.
The only thing that could put a damper on an hour or two of splendid driving is when our thoughts turn to the dusting of salt that the body and chassis may have received during the trip. Now salt only harms your car when it comes into contact with bare or minimally protected metals so the question is, what to do before putting her away in the garage?
Our advice is to wash the body and underneath liberally and pay special attention to the usual rust traps of the wheel wells, door bottoms, brake drums or discs, jacking points, and the running boards. The best of us would allow this to dry before spritzing with denatured alcohol to assure a bone dry surface for the re-entry to the garage.
Thoroughly check though all the rubber grommets, boots, seals and gaiters to make sure that the salt has not penetrated and collected that can produce irreparable harm to steering and suspension parts. The preventative maintenance that we recommend for the colder climates is to always make sure that you have a decent coat of wax on the body and the chrome and under-seal the car with Waxoyl or Dinitro. Just this attention to detail can preserve your classic and allow its practical use during those special winter days.
Thursday December 10, 2009
We are very excited to announce a new feature at About.com! You can now show and tell us about your classic and collector cars.
You can submit as many cars as you like, and each week we will feature a readers submission on our blog. We have created two categories for you to tell us about your ride.
1. Owner's Show and Tell
2. Restorations - Before and After
Just fill in the easy to use forms, upload your pictures and your done. Once we have approved your submission, your car and its story will be available for the world to see.
Okay owners, it's time to show and tell.