Interior & Finishing

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.

Restoring a classic-car dashboard requires more than fresh paint and new gauges. Learn how to preserve original parts, document wiring and hardware, restore finishes, avoid over-restoration and bring a vintage interior back to life without erasing its character.

What color should your classic car engine really be? 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.