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The One Upgrade That Changes Everything: Flush-Mount Glass for Classic Cars and Trucks

The One Upgrade That Changes Everything: Flush-Mount Glass for Classic Cars and Trucks

Flush-mount glass is the single biggest visual transformation you can do to a classic car or truck. This guide covers what flush-mount glass is, how it works, which platforms it fits, flush-mount v...

GM Banned Their Own Engines. A Chevy Dealer Used the Taxicab Ordering System to Build the Fastest Camaros Ever Made.

GM Banned Their Own Engines. A Chevy Dealer Used the Taxicab Ordering System to Build the Fastest Camaros Ever Made.

In the late 1960s, GM had a rule: no engine over 400 cubic inches in any pony car or mid-size. Don Yenko, a Chevy dealer in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, used GM's own fleet ordering system to sneak 42...

ound Deadening for Classic Cars and Trucks: What to Use, Where to Put It, and Why It Goes in Before Your Interior

ound Deadening for Classic Cars and Trucks: What to Use, Where to Put It, and Why It Goes in Before Your Interior

Sound deadening is the invisible layer between bare metal and a finished interior. Skip it and you get a hot, loud cabin with no good way to fix it later. This guide covers the products that actual...

1973–1987 Squarebody Upgrade Guide: Flush-Mount Glass, Interior Kits, and the Right Build Sequence

1973–1987 Squarebody Upgrade Guide: Flush-Mount Glass, Interior Kits, and the Right Build Sequence

he Squarebody is one of the hottest platforms in the classic truck market, and Fesler builds more Squarebody glass and interior parts than anyone. This is the complete upgrade guide covering flush-...

Fesler C10 One-Piece Door Glass Is Coming — DOT-Approved, American-Made, No Vent Windows

Fesler C10 One-Piece Door Glass Is Coming — DOT-Approved, American-Made, No Vent Windows

Fesler is developing a one-piece door glass kit for the 1967–1972 Chevy C10 — DOT-approved, American-made with Pilkington, and engineered with the same precision-fit philosophy behind every Fesler ...

This Week at the Shop: New C10 Glass, Bronco Flush Mounts, 2nd Gen Camaro Leather & the Maliblu Hits the Dyno

New flush-mount glass kits for the C10 and '66–'76 Bronco, custom black leather on 2nd Gen Camaro door panels, a finished El Camino interior, and the Whipple-supercharged '67 Chevelle Maliblu on th...

Pilkington OEM Windshields for Classic and Exotic Cars | Ferrari, Datsun Z, Porsche 944, Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin and More

Pilkington OEM Windshields for Classic and Exotic Cars | Ferrari, Datsun Z, Porsche 944, Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin and More

Fesler now offers Pilkington OEM replacement windshields for a wide range of classic and exotic vehicles, including Ferrari 250 models, Datsun 240Z/260Z/280Z, Porsche 924/944, Alfa Romeo GTV, Aston...

Automotive Leather for Classic Cars: How It’s Made, How to Choose, and What Matters

Automotive Leather for Classic Cars: How It’s Made, How to Choose, and What Matters

Elevate your classic car interior with Fesler leather options built for real-world heat, sun, and show-level finishes. Learn how leather is made, how to choose the right grade, and why builders tru...

People’s Choice at Concourse in the Hills: Our OBS Shop Truck Went Home With the Win

People’s Choice at Concourse in the Hills: Our OBS Shop Truck Went Home With the Win

We brought our OBS shop truck to Concourse in the Hills in Fountain Hills and ended up taking home People’s Choice. Here are the photos and the details that got the most attention, including the in...

GlassPolycarbonate Windshields vs Laminated Automotive Glass: Safety, Clarity, and Street Legality

Polycarbonate Windshields vs Laminated Automotive Glass: Safety, Clarity, and Street Legality

Polycarbonate windshields can look like a shortcut until wipers, dust, sun, and real street driving show you the downside. Here is the real-world breakdown of visibility, safety, and street legalit...

Interior Materials Guide: Vinyl vs Leather vs Alcantara (Builder-Proven Picks That Hold Up)

Interior Materials Guide: Vinyl vs Leather vs Alcantara (Builder-Proven Picks That Hold Up)

Choosing interior materials is not just about looks. It decides how your build wears, how it feels every drive, and how much maintenance you sign up for. Here’s the builder-grade guide to vinyl, le...

Dash Planning 101: How to Get a Tesla-Clean Dash in a Classic (Without Regret)

Dash Planning 101: How to Get a Tesla-Clean Dash in a Classic (Without Regret)

Want that modern, Tesla-clean dash vibe in a classic without the “why did I do that” phase later? Here’s how to plan gauges, vents, screens, and switches the right way before you buy parts or lock ...

Interior First: The “Feels Finished” Upgrade Path for Classic Builds

Interior First: The “Feels Finished” Upgrade Path for Classic Builds

If you want a classic truck or muscle car that feels truly dialed, start with the interior. Here’s the upgrade path we recommend, what to plan first, what causes rework, and how to sequence parts s...

Spring-Ready Builds Start Now: The Q1 Ordering and Planning Guide

Spring-Ready Builds Start Now: The Q1 Ordering and Planning Guide

Spring driving season sneaks up fast. This Q1 build plan shows what to order first, what usually has long lead times, and how to sequence your interior and glass so your build is ready when the wea...

Fesler Live from Barrett-Jackson: Flush-Mount Glass and Interiors On Display

Fesler Live from Barrett-Jackson: Flush-Mount Glass and Interiors On Display

Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale is here and Fesler is on-site at WestWorld. Come see flush-mount glass, custom interiors, and a few killer builds running our glass.

Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2026: Come Find Fesler at WestWorld (Jan 17–25)

Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2026: Come Find Fesler at WestWorld (Jan 17–25)

We’re heading to Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2026 (Jan 17–25). If you’re going to WestWorld this week, come find Fesler, check out the builds, and talk parts.

The 2026 Build Order: What To Buy First (So You Don’t Pay Twice)

The 2026 Build Order: What To Buy First (So You Don’t Pay Twice)

A smart build sequence saves money, prevents rework, and makes the final fit and finish look intentional. Here’s the step-by-step order to plan your classic truck or muscle car build so you buy onc...

GlassWet Carpet in Your Classic? Windshield Leak vs. Cowl Leak (Quick Tests + Real Fixes)

Wet Carpet in Your Classic? Windshield Leak vs. Cowl Leak (Quick Tests + Real Fixes)

Wet passenger carpet is one of the most common “mystery problems” in classics. Here’s how to quickly tell if the water is coming from the windshield, the cowl, or somewhere else and how to fix it c...

Arizona Car Week 2026: The Complete Day-By-Day Guide to Every Auction, Show, Cruise & Cars-and-Coffee (Scottsdale + Phoenix)

Arizona Car Week 2026: The Complete Day-By-Day Guide to Every Auction, Show, Cruise & Cars-and-Coffee (Scottsdale + Phoenix)

Arizona Car Week (aka “Scottsdale Car Week”) runs January 16–25, 2026 and packs the Valley with auctions, concours, cars-and-coffee stops, and evening hangouts. This guide lays out the entire week ...

Winter Garage Refresh: 5 Interior Upgrades That Actually Change the Drive

Winter Garage Refresh: 5 Interior Upgrades That Actually Change the Drive

We might be in sunny Phoenix where you cannot shovel sunshine, but we know a lot of you are deep in winter. Here are five Fesler interior upgrades that actually change how your classic truck or mus...

Fesler Carpet Kits: Complete Guide for C10, Camaro, Chevelle, Nova, Mustang, OBS Trucks and More

Fesler Carpet Kits: Complete Guide for C10, Camaro, Chevelle, Nova, Mustang, OBS Trucks and More

Fesler carpet kits are built for real C10, Camaro, Chevelle, Nova, Mustang, Bronco, Squarebody and OBS builds. In this deep dive we cover platforms, backing options, colors, fitment, and real-world...

Dakota Digital in Classic Builds: C10, Camaro, Chevelle Fitment, Wiring, and Real-World Tips

Dakota Digital in Classic Builds: C10, Camaro, Chevelle Fitment, Wiring, and Real-World Tips

Real-world answers to the questions people ask on Reddit and forums about Dakota Digital in classic GM builds. Series comparisons, model picks, wiring tips, and quick fixes. Target keywords: dako...

GlassPolycarbonate windshields are not street legal. Here is why real laminated automotive glass from Fesler is safer and smarter.

Polycarbonate windshields are not street legal. Here is why real laminated automotive glass from Fesler is safer and smarter.

Polycarbonate seems tempting for weight or cost. The facts are simple. It is plastic. It scratches and hazes. It is not DOT approved for street use and can create insurance problems. Real laminated...

SEMA 2025 Watchlist: Be on the Lookout for Fesler Flush-Mount Glass

SEMA 2025 Watchlist: Be on the Lookout for Fesler Flush-Mount Glass

SEMA is here. Miles of builds, tons of detail work, and plenty of cars running Fesler flush-mount glass. Start with these three and keep an eye out for many more.