Many early model cars used to build hot rods have the master cylinder mounted on the frame beneath the floorboards.  This makes filling or checking the brake fluid level difficult unless there is some form of access to the unit.  Some of these early vehicles have a removable access cover of some sort.  Others need… Continue reading Master Cylinder Access Door by Jim Clark (The Hot Rod MD)

SEAT BELTS FOR OLD HOT RODSStory & Photos By Jim Clark (The Hot Rod MD) If you were born after the fifties you probably take seat belts, an important safety feature, for granted.  But for graybeards like myself they were more of a nuisance than a safety feature on that new ’55 Chevy hardtop that… Continue reading Seat Belts for Old Hot Rods: Story and photos by Jim Clark

The “deuce” roadster was once plentiful and cheap.  It became the car of choice for those building a hot rod because it had a much more substantial frame and a cockpit with more hip and legroom than the Model A Ford.Eventually the supply dried up though and good “deuces” became more expensive.  The price rose… Continue reading Engine Turning Dash Panels, etc. by Jim Clark (The Hot Rod MD)

The more we learn about cars and safety, the more we realize the importance of a three point shoulder harness seat belts. If you travel with family members or other loved ones, it is a real good idea to make sure everyone is strapped in. This article shows exactly how you would go about installing… Continue reading Juliano’s ’40 Ford 3 Point Seat Belt “How-to”: By Jeff: Photos by Ed Kania

Installing bow-hung headliners.Note:  This article is intended to give you an idea of what is involved in installing a headliner with bows.  Instructions may vary depending on the kit and the car so follow directions that come with your kit.    Prepare the car by carefully removing the old headliner and all the tacks and… Continue reading Installing Bow Hung Headliners

Carpet installation for molded carpet. 1.Remove the seats form the car by unbolting them from the floor and lifting carefully out the door. If there are electrical connections to the seats, detach them before removing the seats. 2.Remove the seat belts that are bolted through the carpet. 3.Remove the sill plates from the door openings 4.Remove… Continue reading Carpet Installation for Molded Carpet

Making Headliner Bows.   Begin with several sections of 3/16” mild steel rod. Make a 90 degree bend ¾” from the end in one end of each rod. Take one rod and insert the bent end into one of the holes in the roof side rail. Push up on the rod about six inches from… Continue reading Making Headliner Bows from Ron Fryer

By Mr. Al Knack, Cotter, Arkansas         These are the HushMat products and suggested tools needed to install Hushmat in any type vehicle. A tape measure, scissors, utility knife, straight edge, and small hard roller are essential, but the gloves are optional. The edges of the foil can cut your hands so… Continue reading HushMat Installation in a ’32 Ford coupe: Cool, Quiet, Comfortable