In this month's tech, we tackle the chore of sheet metal repair on a Relic 1947 Chevrolet Fleetline Aero Sedan. This is an essential step when it comes to paint preparation, as you'll want to make ...

It's a really good idea to buy a parts car with major projects that you undertake. The trouble shows itself when your project vehicle turns out to be not much more than a parts car itself—rust, ...

While some love bodywork, the average DIYer is going to see a rust spot as this overwhelming nightmare, slowly eating away at their sanity. Why? Because rust sucks, and unless it’s just surface rust, ...

There is no such thing as "the perfect build;" every potential dream car has its obstacles, and our Impala certainly was no exception. We could tell that the previous owner had slated this Impala to ...

After fitting the F-1 fender sections to the F-100 fenders on my '46 roadster pickup last month, and realizing just how badly dented and damaged they were, it seemed like an ideal opportunity to show ...

Clinching is a sheet metal joining process that has been used for decades. It offers a fast, clean way to join metal parts without welding or screws. In this article, we share clinching 101 knowledge ...

Sheet metal fabrication undergoes continuous improvements. Those changes affect related areas and professionals, such as aiding HVAC experts with ductwork fabrication. Here are some recent examples of ...

This article was originally published Sept. 21, 2016. It was updated Feb. 2, 2023. Engineers designing sheet metal parts and products are often unaware of the difficulties or impossible tasks their ...