<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[fitzgerald-classics.vercel.app]]></title><description><![CDATA[Classic Elegance, Timeless Style]]></description><link>https://www.fitzgeraldclassics.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:18:38 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.fitzgeraldclassics.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Classic Car Electrical Troubleshooting: Find the Fault Before Replacing Parts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn a logical classic-car electrical troubleshooting process for dead circuits, voltage drops, weak grounds, blown fuses and intermittent wiring faults.]]></description><link>https://www.fitzgeraldclassics.com/post/classic-car-electrical-troubleshooting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">fcb85b1d-1dc0-40f5-958d-ff90fb230388</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:07:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b5fa70_a886d70b624047138b45c524e042e76f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dan Fitzgerald</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Classic Car Body Panel Alignment: Why Gaps Tell the Story of a Restoration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Classic-car panel gaps reveal far more than appearance. 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Learn how to choose the right generation, verify identity and documentation, inspect fiberglass, frame, drivetrain and hidden costs, and avoid an emotional purchase you may regret.]]></description><link>https://www.fitzgeraldclassics.com/post/buying-your-first-corvette</link><guid isPermaLink="false">dac62fd4-a170-4c74-a8fb-5127f453c3e8</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:07:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b5fa70_e1edc8a737f9499e840e8d7e6d9ea2da~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dan Fitzgerald</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gauge Restoration: Repair, Recalibrate or Replace?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Restoring classic-car gauges? Learn how to diagnose vintage fuel, temperature, oil-pressure and electrical gauges, determine whether the gauge or sender is actually at fault, decide when professional rebuilding makes sense, and preserve the original appearance of your classic car’s instrument panel.]]></description><link>https://www.fitzgeraldclassics.com/post/gauge-restoration-repair-recalibrate-or-replace</link><guid isPermaLink="false">a80259c3-d566-4a1a-a192-5eaa6621b3cd</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b5fa70_c2635ee221d94ce59be6aa504b7afd98~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dan Fitzgerald</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dash Restoration: Where a Classic Car Comes Back to Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Restoring a classic-car dashboard requires more than fresh paint and new gauges. 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From Chevrolet Orange to overspray, bare aluminum and factory assembly practices, learn why historically correct engine finishes are more complicated—and more interesting—than simply choosing the right can of paint.]]></description><link>https://www.fitzgeraldclassics.com/post/engine-paint-correctness</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3801de4a-2300-4b5e-8997-1a6be336fe1d</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b5fa70_af9c1e7143364a08a716f1e4e3f42163~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dan Fitzgerald</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bench Testing Classic-Car Electrical Components Without Destroying Them]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn how to safely bench test classic-car electrical components before installation. 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