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...
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...
In the late 1960s, GM had a rule: no engine over 400 cubic inches in anything smaller than a full size car. Don Yenko and Fred Gibb used Chevrolet's own special order system to get 427s into Camaro...
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
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 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 ...
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...
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...