Author: Dave Stone

Paul Baresel from Buxton, Maine  I have never not known a car enthusiast pass by an old barn, or even a collapsing old barn, and ask themselves “What old car or car parts are hiding in there?”.  My big break came for me this summer after day dreaming what buried treasures are waiting for daylight…

Dave!  Hope you enjoyed your vacation? Did you go anywhere fun? Did you find anything that interested you, or your family?  Hey, I need some help, please? I just bought a low profile “sliding” battery disconnect, which will mount to the negative terminal of my antique car’s battery (6v). It seems apparent to me that…

Broken windshields are not fun. Left unrepaired, chips easily, turn in to cracks, which requires windshield replacement. Windshields for older cars are becoming harder to find. Modern windshields are glued in place, requiring professional installation. Windshield chips can often be easily repaired at glass shops. Some insurance companies will cover 100% of the repair. Insurance…

Absent any questions this month, I will share a story about how costly it can be to ignore warning signs and delay needed maintenance.  A friend of mine has a towing and recovery business. He recently picked up a Subaru from out of state after it broke down on the interstate. The owner told him…

From CostHelper.com…..  How much does it cost to reupholster a car interior?  For car owners interested in a complete makeover, car owners can buy vehicle reupholstering kits for about $800, plus an additional $750 for a professional to install, Zalewski says. A custom upholstery for an entire car can cost about $2,500. There are also…

My Chrysler minivan got a little rusty over the winter. This vehicle is too old to be worth much, but still practical and useful. It is a great vehicle to make the weekly dump run, go to Home Depot and to run errands with. It is also fantastic in the snow with the all-wheel drive…

Let’s face it. Old cars have lousy brakes. Model T Fords only have brakes on the rear wheels, and even those do not work very well. To be fair, the Model T seldom goes over 30 miles an hour. In the 1950’s and through the 1960’s, cars got bigger and much more powerful. As cars…