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Top 10 Restoration & Modification Mistakes on Ford Trucks 1932–1956

Top 10 Restoration & Modification Mistakes on Ford Trucks 1932–1956
Ford’s light-duty trucks transitioned quickly from car-based haulers (1932–1947) to the first-generation F-Series (1948–1952) and the improved second generation (1953–1956, with the birth of the F-100). Collectors love them, builders customize them, and enthusiasts hot rod them. But whether you’re doing a faithful restoration, a period street rod, or a modernized restomod, the same 10 pitfalls keep showing up - with extra risks when blending old steel and new tech.
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Top 10 Restoration Mistakes on the First-Generation 1965–73 Ford Mustang

Top 10 Restoration Mistakes on the First-Generation 1965–73 Ford Mustang
Restoring a classic Mustang from the first generation (1965 - 1973) is both a rewarding journey and a technical challenge. These cars - ranging from early 1965 models to the muscular 1973 fastbacks - are classics of American automotive history. However, many restorers fall into common traps that undermine both the integrity and value of the final build.
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1965-1970 Shelby Mustang Paint Colors, Fun Facts, and Specifications

1965-1970 Shelby Mustang Paint Colors, Fun Facts, and Specifications
On the other hand, what if you're say some hotshot movie mogul or a F1 race car driver back in the Swingin' 60's, and you've got money to burn. Let's say that the Shelby Mustang is your brand of pony car, the very sort of machine that you want to be seen in, when you're not taking the checkered flag at Monaco or Spa or you're on location filming a blockbuster movie. So long as you're looking to purchase a 1966-1970 Shelby, you'd have a number of exterior paint schemes from which to choose. 
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The Gold Digger – This ’55 Chevy Gasser Will Race Again

The Gold Digger – This ’55 Chevy Gasser Will Race Again
By D. Brian Smith Photography: Harry Meister & Ryan Brown The Gold Digger's journey began back in 2001 when a Mr. Ryan Brown had just crashed his 1967 Chevy Malibu. A young man, he was contemplating the meaning of life and wondering how he might rebuild his dream car on a budget while also going…
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