Watch this video to see how we diagnose battery drain issues in a beautiful 1930 Studebaker President.  You’ll see how we use a battery tender and battery test light in the video. You can learn more about the battery tender shown in the video at https://amzn.to/3P3JMTU You can learn more about the battery test…   Read More

Check out this classic GMC Truck we’re working on here at the shop. Sound starts at about the 20 second mark. You’ll see us installing a patch panel and get an overview on other work we’ll be doing on this classic truck. 

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of driving a car that’s been freshly restored to its original glory. The paint is glossy, the engine is humming, and you’re finally able to take that road trip you’ve always dreamed of. But restoring a car can be a daunting task—especially if you’re doing it for the first…   Read More

Rewiring a classic car during a major renovation can be a pain in the butt. Here at our shop, most rewiring projects take a couple of weeks to complete. They are that involved and that extensive. In this video, we share with you pro tips for rewiring a classic car during a renovation.  You…   Read More

Every garage should have a drill press. It’s a must for classic car enthusiasts. In this short video, I show you how to use a drill press.  Some of the products I mention or use are: Some of the products Barry mentions are: Drill press: https://www.tkqlhce.com/click-100629229-15066121?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastwood.com%2Fjet-15-floor-model-drill-press-115v-1ph-j-2500.html&cjsku=32267 Vice: https://www.jdoqocy.com/click-100629229-15066121?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastwood.com%2Fyost-model-6d-qr-heavy-duty-drill-press-vise-quick-release.html&cjsku=56480 Clamps: https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-100629229-15066121?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastwood.com%2Fstrong-hand-tools-drill-press-clamp-pttd634.html&cjsku=56861 Drill Bits: https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-100629229-15066121?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastwood.com%2F29-piece-high-speed-drill-bit-set.html&cjsku=33114 Rapid…   Read More

Pressed for room in your garage? We’re always pressed for room here at the shop. Let me show you what we do to make life easier. Watch this short video about the portable auto body work stand we use here. I’ll even show you a neat way to turn it into a worktable. Want to…   Read More

In four decades, we’ve learned a thing or two about classic car restorations. Installing a distributor on a Ford 302 can be a tricky process. In the video below, we share with you some of our best practice tips for installing a distributor on a 302.  Do you have questions about a classic car…   Read More

Here’s a cool video of some restoration work we’re doing on a classic Ford Mustang Mach 1. This car has been in the same family since it rolled off the production line! You’ll see us do work on the engine as well as learn about the installation of air conditioning in this car!  Watch…   Read More

We shot a quick video about some fender repairs we’re doing to a classic Jeep. Fenders with all the curves can be tricky to work on. In this video, we show you how we do fender repairs on a classic Jeep, and introduce you to a special tool we use when doing this work. Watch…   Read More

We had a customer ask about changing brake shoes and how it was done. We decided to make a video about replacing brake shoes. In this video, Wilson Auto Repair founder Barry Wilson takes you inside the shop to learn all about brake shoe replacement. It’s a concise yet thorough look about how to change…   Read More