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Proper paint preparation: part I
“Think that painting a car just involves sanding it back and blowing it over? Think again, as there’s a whole lot more to it
“Think that painting a car just involves sanding it back and blowing it over? Think again, as there’s a whole lot more to it
“We speak to those in the know to resolve the LS V8 versus force-fed Japanese feud once and for all” View fullsize You’ve all
View fullsize Auckland-based pinstripe artist Charlie ‘Chaz’ Allen spends his working hours painting cars at Moselle Panel & Paint, but after hours he’s been piecing
“From stock to wild, we follow one car’s transformation” When it comes time to step up the performance of your late-model V8 engine, there
With so many aftermarket turbos available at the moment, many are buying up large, and forgetting that Japanese car manufacturers actually released some very aggressive
“Allan Blithe explains the technology behind how the often changed, but less understood, torque converter really works” One of the most important components in
We love old cars, but sometimes they’re not the best to drive, so here are some top tips to get them up to scratch without
The owner of this 1967 Impala picked the car up locally but un-VINed around four years ago. With the body straight but tired, the first
“We’re back with the second instalment in the two part series of the ultimate guide for transmission buyers.” 700R4 View fullsize Although commonly referred
“TH400, Powerglide, Tremec — we’ve all heard the names, but what’s the difference and what’s the best transmission to use in your next project?”
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