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Engine and Drive Train

Avoid Cracks

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Preparation and Organization

Avoiding Restoration "Lemons"

Brandon Fountaine from Milwaukee, WI says:

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Engine and Drive Train

Axle Seals

Outer Axle Seals

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Shop and Tools

Bending Metal

Bob Thomas from DuBois, PA says:

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Shop and Tools

Carburetor Work Stand

Bill Lindig from Brooklyn Center, MN says:

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Shop and Tools

Cheap Insurance

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Miscellaneous

Cheap Tire Shine

Shaun Hopkins from Baltimore, MD says:

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Tip 9
Preparation and Organization

Check It Carefully

Something to consider...

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Tip 10
Paint and Interior

Clean the Windows

See clearly and smell like a pickle?

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Tip 11
Paint and Interior

Cleaning Black Plastic Bumpers

Head to the kitchen for a great bumper cleaner...

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Tip 12
Paint and Interior

Cleaning Vinyl and Leather

Dustin Sanders from Litchfield Park, AZ says:

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Shop and Tools

Cutting holes with a hole saw

Use anti-seize for lubricant

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Tip 13
Engine and Drive Train

Degreasing Power

Brett Kingrey from Conway, AR says:

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Engine and Drive Train

Desreasing Power 2

Kevin Powell from Bluffton, IN says:

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Tip 15
Off Road and Trail

Dielectric Grease For Your Electrical Connections

Protect your electrical connections from the elements...

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Tip 16
Engine and Drive Train

Egg in Your Engine

The Egg...it's not just for breakfast anymore!

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Tip 17
Off Road and Trail

Fixing Rim Pops

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Tip 18
Paint and Interior

Get Bugs Off the Front of the Car

Use a dryer sheet to get rid of those stuck on bugs from the front of your car.

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Tip 56
Shop and Tools

Getting a Grip

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Shop and Tools

Gloves

Rod Peterson from Ormond Beach, FL says:

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Shop and Tools

Greasy Hands

David Hyde from Richardson, TX says:

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Tip 20
Shop and Tools

Great Idea From Derek

Use a plumber's torch...

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Tip 21
Shop and Tools

Heads Up

Troy Bridger from Twillingate, NL says:

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Paint and Interior

In a Tight Spot

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Tip 22
Preparation and Organization

Keep Organized - Down to the Nuts and Bolts

Mike Counas from Columbia, SC says...

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Tip 23
Electrical

Keeping the Wires Straight

A great way to keep your wires straight uses plastic tag ties and clothes pins...

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Tip 24
Miscellaneous

Loosen a Rusted Bolt?

Loosen a rusted bolt? Look no further than your kitchen...

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Tip 25
Electrical

Low on Dielectric Grease?

In a bind and can't find your dielectric grease?

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Tip 26
Shop and Tools

Magnetic Pickup

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Tip 27
Shop and Tools

Magnetic Screwdriver?

Need a magnetic screwdriver?

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Tip 28
Shop and Tools

Milk Crate Step Up

Put away the inverted 5 gallon bucket and build a simple crate step up.

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Tip 29
Off Road and Trail

Mud Removal

Ryan Piche from Edmonton, Alberta says:

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Tip 30
Paint and Interior

Multi-Use Baby Wipes

Wipe away the gunk on your interior...

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Tip 31
Electrical

Neat Wiring

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Tip 32
Electrical

Ohms Law for Light Amps Draw

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Tip 33
Miscellaneous

Other Uses for Hand Soap

Apply a little hand soap to your wires to make your job a lot easier...

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Tip 34
Miscellaneous

Polishing Aluminum Wheels

Jake Rupp from Dayton, PA says:

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Suspension and Brakes

Polyurethane Bushings

Freeze em...

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Off Road and Trail

Quick Cleanup

Bryndon O'Hara from Campbellsport, WI says:

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Engine and Drive Train

Quick Fix for a Leaky Radiator

Quick fix for a leaky radiator...

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Tip 38
Paint and Interior

Quick FIx for Chrome Rust

Aluminum foil great for chrome...

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Tip 39
Engine and Drive Train

Quick Hose Repair

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Tip 40
Shop and Tools

Removing Rusted or Stripped Screws

How to remove rusted or stripped screws...

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Miscellaneous

Removing Rusty Hardware

Kevin King from Acworth, GA says:

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Tip 42
Miscellaneous

Rusty Bolt

Next time you?re out of penetrating oil and you have a stuck or rusty bolt, try this...

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Tip 43
Engine and Drive Train

Sealing an Exhaust Pipe

Aluminum foil to seal exhaust pipe...

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Engine and Drive Train

Securing Gaskets

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Miscellaneous

Soldering Wire

Use a coat hanger as a holder

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Tip 45
Engine and Drive Train

Spark Plug Savy

Installing spark plugs...easier

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Tip 46
Preparation and Organization

Superglue!

Superglue for nasty nicks and cuts...

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Tip 48
Engine and Drive Train

Transmission fluid as an Engine Flush

A little tried and true fact that I have found is to use cheap automatic transmission fluid (ATF) as an engine flush prior to changing your oil. Just pour a full quart in, let it idle for about five minutes, and drop your oil.

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Tip 49
Miscellaneous

Universal Joint Tip

If you are using a Universal Joint on your ratchet and you need to keep it locked in a position...

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Tip 50
Preparation and Organization

Use Your Freezer for Your Bearings

The Freezer can help install your bearings...

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Tip 51
Engine and Drive Train

Valve Cover Fix

How about solving those valve cover problems with windshield adhesive? It works...

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Tip 52
Shop and Tools

Vice Grip Welder

Over time, the jaws on your vice grips will round off and lose their "bite"...when this happens...

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Tip 53
Off Road and Trail

Waterproof Containers

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Tip 54
Paint and Interior

Wax, Polish and Brushes

Get the most from your waxing...

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Tip 55
Miscellaneous

Windshields, Rocks and Polish

Clear Nail Polish...just the answer for every guy with a garage!

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