Hemmings Muscle Machines

RESTORATION TIPS AND TRICKS

IF YOU’RE A HANDS-ON MUSCLE car enthusiast, you’ve likely been involved with some aspect of vintage car renovations, and you may have even tackled full-scale restoration projects. We know all too well how these undertakings can get out of hand. Having a bevy of time- and labor-saving tips at your disposal can help to make the tasks easier, more tolerable, and more rewarding once your project is complete.

In an effort to make garage life a little easier for our fellow enthusiasts, we’ve rounded up a few tips, tricks, and wrenching hacks to assist with restoration projects. After all, any time saved means more time

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