Bronco Flush-Mount Glass: The Complete 1966-76 Builder's Guide
Everything early Bronco builders need to know about flush-mount glass: what changes on the body, how the trimless look works, DOT certification, and how to plan the install.
Monsoon-Proofing Your Classic: The Phoenix Leak-Season Checklist
Phoenix monsoon season finds every weak seal on a classic car. Use this checklist to test your windshield, cowl, and weatherstripping before the first big storm hits.
Less is the upgrade: the Fesler approach to a clean, clutter-free classic
The best builds look calm because of everything that was taken away. Inside the Fesler approach to a clutter-free classic: flush glass that deletes the trim ring, the vent-window delete and the C10...
Camaro flush-mount glass: the complete 1967 to 1981 builder's guide
The flush-mount glass upgrade for the 1967 to 1981 Camaro, start to finish. First-gen and second-gen fitment, what the frameless look changes, DOT certification, leaks and wind noise, where glass f...
Can you drive a classic in a Phoenix summer? The honest guide to AC, glass, and heat
Yes, you can drive a classic through an Arizona summer and enjoy it. Here is the honest take on what classic cabins do in 110-degree heat, how modern AC changes the build, why the climate decision ...
The car that started as a panic: how the first-gen Camaro became the ultimate restomod
GM was caught flat by the Mustang and rushed out a fighter under the code name Panther. The story of the 1967 to 1969 Camaro: the scramble, the SEPAW reveal, the homologation-special Z/28, and why ...
Does flush-mount glass leak? Honest answers to the questions builders ask before buying
Leaks, wind noise, rock chips, replacement, insurance. Every question builders ask about flush-mount glass before they buy, answered straight, including the downsides.
Nobody makes your windshield anymore: what to do when your classic's glass is discontinued
The local glass shop just said NLA. Why classic glass goes extinct, how to identify exactly what your car needs, every real option ranked honestly, and the new-production path that brings dead glas...
What a frame off restoration really costs
A guy asked Chris Fesler a simple question: if you do most of the work yourself, what does a frame off restoration actually cost? Here is the honest breakdown, where the money really goes, and the ...
Chevelle flush-mount glass: the complete 1968 to 1972 builder's guide
What flush-mount glass changes on a 1968 to 1972 Chevelle, and the part most owners do not know yet: the DOT kits are on the shelf for both 1968-72 and 1966-67 cars. Plus the full A-body interior c...
Hand-laid fiberglass vs ABS plastic interior panels: why the material matters
Two door panels can look identical in photos and live completely different lives in a hot car. The honest comparison between hand-laid fiberglass and vacuum-formed ABS, including where each one wins.
Electronic parking brake conversions for classic cars: how E-Stopp works and when it makes sense
The parking brake is the last piece of factory clutter standing between you and a clean cabin. How E-Stopp converts it to a button, what each piece does, and what to check on your car first.
C10 vent window delete: how one-piece door glass actually works on 1967 to 1972 trucks
The vent window delete is the cleanest mod you can make to a 1967 to 1972 C10 and the easiest one to botch. Here is how one-piece door glass actually works, why most kits leak or need a hand to clo...
Pro touring is a performance-driven subset of restomod. Every pro touring car is a restomod, but not every restomod is pro touring. Here is the complete builder's guide to definitions, differences,...
Mustang flush-mount glass: the complete 1964.5-70 guide for coupe, fastback, and convertible builds
The complete guide to flush-mount DOT glass for the 1964.5-70 Ford Mustang. Generation-by-generation fitment, body style breakdowns, the marquee fastback rear backlite upgrade, Shelby and Boss conc...
Flush-mount vs trim ring glass: What actually changes about your build
The difference between flush-mount and trim ring glass is structural, not just cosmetic. Here is exactly what changes about the look, the install, the sealing, the weight, and the long-term ownersh...
DOT certified glass for classic cars: what it actually means
DOT certification on automotive glass is a federal stamp confirming the part meets FMVSS 205 safety standards. Here is exactly what that means, why most reproduction classic car glass does not carr...
A $300,000 custom build does not sell for $300,000. Most of the time it sells for about half that. Chris Fesler is a professional appraiser with over 30 years in the industry and owns Fesler USA, a...
The first-generation Ford Bronco turns 60 this year. This deep dive walks through every model year from 1966 to 1977: the three body styles, the engine and axle changes, the Stroppe Baja editions, ...
Before you order: a builder's guide to Fesler glass, interiors, and billet hardware
Fesler glass, fiberglass interiors, and billet hardware are precision engineered for builders, not bolt on consumer parts. If you are new to building, or new to Fesler, this is the guide to read be...
GM designed the 1973 C/K as a routine refresh with a five-to-seven-year lifecycle. Then the oil crisis hit, the emissions regulations landed, and the replacement budget got canceled three times. Th...
Dakota Digital Gauges: The Complete Buyer's Guide to VHX, HDX, RTX, and GRFX
Four series. One obvious decision. The complete guide to Dakota Digital VHX, HDX, RTX, and the new GRFX instrument systems for classic cars and trucks. Compare features, pricing, and platform fitm...
In 1960, GM told its engineers to build a truck that rides like a passenger car. They delivered independent front suspension, coil springs at all four corners, and a dropped frame that sat the cab ...
Everything you need to know about choosing leather for your classic car or truck interior. Covers full grain vs. top grain, aniline vs. pigmented finishes, leather vs. vinyl vs. Alcantara, hot clim...