Category: Features

The latest feature articles about the automotive aftermarket from THE SHOP.

Working with Magnesium Used on Older Cars

Albert Zuger, the Guild of Automotive Restorers’ top metal worker, takes an in-depth look at the differences between shaping an aluminum sheet and a Magnesium sheet of metal. He showcases the difference in the properties between the two metals and the theory behind metal working multiple compound curves in aluminum and magnesium. Watch the video… Continue reading Working with Magnesium Used on Older Cars

Garage Owners Risk It All Without Property Insurance

When a shop owner decides to secure business insurance, some of the immediate things that come to mind is securing coverage to satisfy a lease agreement, which in most cases is liability-based. For others, they could have a contract not only requesting liability coverage, but a specific dealer demanding garage keeper’s legal liability or auto… Continue reading Garage Owners Risk It All Without Property Insurance

Take a Ride in the Legacy Power Wagon Conversion Truck

Toyo Tires has released a 4K video showcasing the Legacy Power Wagon Conversion truck by Jackson Hole, Wyoming-based Legacy Classic Trucks. With each Legacy Power Wagon Conversion requiring well over 1,000 hours, the Legacy Power Wagon Conversion has become one of the most coveted and sought-after trucks. The above video showcases builder Winslow Bent giving… Continue reading Take a Ride in the Legacy Power Wagon Conversion Truck

Behind the Raw Power Driving the Shelby GT500

The new Mustang Shelby GT500 will be will be the most powerful street-legal Ford ever built once it hits dealer lots. The car’s seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, race-bred control strategies and advanced drive modes deliver a car that performs unlike any other domestic sports coupe, according to Ford. The 760-horsepower, 5.2-liter V-8 engine is the most power-… Continue reading Behind the Raw Power Driving the Shelby GT500

Paul Lee’s Return to the Drag Strip is About More Than Winning

Paul Lee, a veteran racer and the owner of McLeod Racing Clutches, returned to NHRA competition in May in the Nitro Funny Car category two years after suffering a widow-maker heart attack. Primarily backed by McLeod Racing and in partnership with StraightLine Strategy Group (SSG), the McLeod Funny Car debuted at the NHRA Southern Nationals… Continue reading Paul Lee’s Return to the Drag Strip is About More Than Winning

Making a Transmission Adapter from Scratch for a Rat Rod

Albert Zuger, the Guild of Automotive Restorers’ top metal worker, recently demonstrated how to make a flywheel and torque converter adapter, without any CNC equipment to fit a 350 T GM automatic transmission to a 1950’s Packard flathead straight eight-cylinder engine. Watch Zuger’s video above.

Fear & Loathing E-commerce? Combine a Memorable In-Shop Experience with These Online Solutions

E-commerce is certainly a modern convenience and powerful tool for any automotive shop’s comprehensive retail strategy, but online shopping is simply not capable of matching the natural customer reactions generated by a stellar in-store shopping experience. A retailer’s goal is to extend further than the base transaction and elicit a response, an emotion. The element… Continue reading Fear & Loathing E-commerce? Combine a Memorable In-Shop Experience with These Online Solutions

Fourth Man to Walk on the Moon Drove This ’69 Stingray

A 390-horsepower, 427-ci Corvette Stingray will go on display at the National Mall in September as part of the annual Cars at the Capital exhibition. The coupe will be displayed Sept. 12-19 in a glass case near the National Monument and Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. Here’s the car’s story, according to the Historic Vehicle… Continue reading Fourth Man to Walk on the Moon Drove This ’69 Stingray

Key Performance Indicators Report – July 2019

Briefing As the first half of 2019 comes to a close, the United States enters the longest economic expansion during its history, according to Kyle Cheng on behalf of SEMA. “The economy is intact, and the risk of recession has diminished. Further risks of additional tariffs appear low for now but tension remains, and growth… Continue reading Key Performance Indicators Report – July 2019

Cashing in on the Lifted Era

The automotive suspension market has seen considerable development in recent years, with the lifted look taking on major cultural relevance. The trend is expected to continue, according to Allied Market Research. The global segment is expected to grow to $284 billion by 2022, placing it among the most lucrative aftermarket automotive product markets. For these… Continue reading Cashing in on the Lifted Era

Restoring a Buick Nailhead V-8 from Rusty to Roaring

Hagerty recently posted a YouTube video showcasing the full restoration of a 401 Buick Nailhead engine. “The engine is together and running like a dream. And now, for your enjoyment, we present our latest Redline Rebuild time-lapse video,” the company stated in the video bio. “We pulled this iconic V-8 from a 1965 Buick Wildcat… Continue reading Restoring a Buick Nailhead V-8 from Rusty to Roaring