Garage Journal

How to Remove a Stuck Bearing Race: 1953 Intern...

A 73-year-old bearing race wouldn't budge, so Boyce showed Rob the weld bead trick. Here's how we got it out, seated the new races, and packed the hubs for the...

How to Preserve Patina on a Truck (Without Ruin...

Want to keep that weathered look without the rot? Here's how builders clean, seal and protect patina on a classic truck, and why clear coat is a gamble.

What Is Kustom Kulture? Pinstriping, the Flying...

Kustom kulture is the art and lifestyle that grew up around hot rods and custom cars: pinstriping, flames, the flying eyeball and tattoo-style art.

C10 Gift Ideas: What to Get the Chevy C10 Truck...

Gift ideas for Chevy C10 owners and classic truck builders, from shirts that match their truck to the garage gear every C10 project needs.

What Is a Rat Rod? A Builder's Guide to Rat Rod...

A rat rod is a hot rod built for character over polish: patina, exposed welds and mismatched parts. Here's where the style came from and what makes one.

Gifts for Car Guys and Mechanics: The 2026 Holi...

What to buy the car guy, mechanic or rat rod builder who already owns every tool, sorted by budget, from two guys who build cars in their driveways.