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GET MAXXPOWER FROM EASTWOOD

Jul 8, 2009 6:19 am | Categories: restoration, repair, antiques, classic cars, ford, chevrolet, eastwood
Posted by eastwoodco

Eastwood has been the trusted source of automotive restoration tools and supplies for more than 30 years. It has always been the place to go whenever the home hobbyist needed to fix a body panel or treat a rusty frame. Adding to that product lineup is the new MaxxPower brand of engine accessories...

Dodge Dakota family heirloom

Apr 29, 2008 7:38 pm | Categories: 1987, dodge, dakota, restoration
Posted by ultimgrocgettr

Video shows my Dodge Dakota restoration project. This truck was purchased by my Dad in August, 1987. He drove it from 1987 to 2005 when he replaced it with a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT Hemi. Ironically, he purchased both trucks from the same sales representative at his home town Dodge dealer. His salesman's comment to him after buying the Ram, "Don't wait so long next time." The truck has 109,000 miles on it. The engine was showing some signs of wear and my Dad's mechanic advised us that the main bearing clearances were pretty loose. Also, had some other issues that needed to be addressed including a main seal oil leak. I had a local engine rebuilding shop rebuild the 3.9 V6 to factory specs. The truck has no rust and was never in an accident. The rest of the driveline is solid and pretty much everything works. Some people think I am insane for putting money into it but it is a first year Dodge Dakota and I think it is worthy of preservation. It has been in my life for almost half of my life and our family has some wonderful memories of road trips taken with it. Hopefully, we can keep it in the family.

It's a fixer-upper

Jan 23, 2008 8:08 am | Categories: restoration, repair, antiques, classic cars, scottsdale, ford, chevrolet, honda, model a, model t, woody, isetta, eastwood, plymouth, mercedes-benz, duesenberg, bugatti, dodge, cadillac, auction
Posted by eastwoodco

There were two auctions this weekend that showed the two extremes of the car hobby. First was the Barrett-Jackson auction from Scottsdale, Arizona. The cars coming across the block there were amazing in their quality and, for some, their price...

In Anticipation of Car Show Season

Jan 8, 2008 2:17 pm | Categories: restoration, repair, tuner cars, street rods, hot rods, antiques, classic cars, carlisle, hershey, scottsdale, charlotte, daytona, ford, chevrolet, honda, civic, model a, willys, eastwood, car shows, show cars
Posted by eastwoodco

It's a beautiful day here in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. The sun shines through the leaf-less trees and the air temperature makes you think that spring is just around the corner. People driving their convertibles around with the tops down only helps complete the image...

Winter Projects

Jan 2, 2008 1:29 pm | Categories: restoration, repair, tuner cars, street rods, hot rods, antiques, classic cars
Posted by eastwoodco

The new year is here and winter has just begun. We're in the business of helping people get the right tools to work on their vehicles, so both New Year's Day and winter are important to us. First, New Year's Day comes with resolutions...

Blog Category Results Found 5 entries. Categories results for: restoration GET MAXXPOWER FROM EASTWOOD Jul 8, 2009 6:19 am \| Categories: restoration, repair, antiques, classic cars, ford, chevrolet, eastwood Posted by eastwoodco Eastwood has been the trusted source of automotive restoration tools and supplies for more than 30 years. It has always been the place to go whenever the home hobbyist needed to fix a body panel or treat a rusty frame. Adding to that product lineup is the new MaxxPower brand of engine accessories... Dodge Dakota family heirloom Apr 29, 2008 7:38 pm \| Categories: 1987, dodge, dakota, restoration Posted by ultimgrocgettr Video shows my Dodge Dakota restoration project. This truck was purchased by my Dad in August, 1987. He drove it from 1987 to 2005 when he replaced it with a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT Hemi. Ironically, he purchased both trucks from the same sales representative at his home town Dodge dealer. His salesman's comment to him after buying the Ram, "Don't wait so long next time." The truck has 109,000 miles on it. The engine was showing some signs of wear and my Dad's mechanic advised us that the main bearing clearances were pretty loose. Also, had some other issues that needed to be addressed including a main seal oil leak. I had a local engine rebuilding shop rebuild the 3.9 V6 to factory specs. The truck has no rust and was never in an accident. The rest of the driveline is solid and pretty much everything works. Some people think I am insane for putting money into it but it is a first year Dodge Dakota and I think it is worthy of preservation. It has been in my life for almost half of my life and our family has some wonderful memories of road trips taken with it. Hopefully, we can keep it in the family. It's a fixer-upper Jan 23, 2008 8:08 am \| Categories: restoration, repair, antiques, classic cars, scottsdale, ford, chevrolet, honda, model a, model t, woody, isetta, eastwood, plymouth, mercedes-benz, duesenberg, bugatti, dodge, cadillac, auction Posted by eastwoodco There were two auctions this weekend that showed the two extremes of the car hobby. First was the Barrett-Jackson auction from Scottsdale, Arizona. The cars coming across the block there were amazing in their quality and, for some, their price... In Anticipation of Car Show Season Jan 8, 2008 2:17 pm \| Categories: restoration, repair, tuner cars, street rods, hot rods, antiques, classic cars, carlisle, hershey, scottsdale, charlotte, daytona, ford, chevrolet, honda, civic, model a, willys, eastwood, car shows, show cars Posted by eastwoodco It's a beautiful day here in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. The sun shines through the leaf-less trees and the air temperature makes you think that spring is just around the corner. People driving their convertibles around with the tops down only helps complete the image... Winter Projects Jan 2, 2008 1:29 pm \| Categories: restoration, repair, tuner cars, street rods, hot rods, antiques, classic cars Posted by eastwoodco The new year is here and winter has just begun. We're in the business of helping people get the right tools to work on their vehicles, so both New Year's Day and winter are important to us. First, New Year's Day comes with resolutions...