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Our Monthly Newsletter
Welcome to Horsepower & Heritage The official newsletter of Faulk’s Classic Car Repair. Preserving the past — Sharing the craft. Thank you for being part of the FCCR community September Edition of 2026 Blog Post Discover essential tips for maintaining your classic car in the modern age. Our team at Faulk's Classic Car Repair analyzes the impact of new ethanol blends on older fuel systems and gaskets. Is E15 Fuel Safe for Classic Cars? Find out the risks associated with highe
Buddy Faulk
Preserving Original Stripes and Decals During Restoration
Classic Car Stripe & Decal Restoration | Preserving Original Graphics
Buddy Faulk
A Cougar... "Love of My Life"
Follow the award-winning 1968 Mercury Cougar frame-off restoration by Faulk’s Classic Car Repair, featuring custom bodywork, a rebuilt 289 V8, EFI and more.
Buddy Faulk
Classic Cars and E15 Fuel: Safe Upgrade or Hidden Risk?
Is E15 Fuel Safe for Classic Cars?
Buddy Faulk
May 162 min read
Auxiliary Relay: Do I really need one for my classic car?
Most American classic cars from the fifties, sixties, or some seventies never came with electrical accessories like factory-installed cooling fans, fuel pumps, or aftermarket driving/fog lights. In most cases, these vehicle wiring systems do not support the additional power consumption of these upgrades. Most of these accessories will be controlled by the ignition feed and switched on and off by the ignition switch. However, these components can draw a considerable amount of
Buddy Faulk
Nov 30, 20254 min read
Automotive Electrical Information You May Need to Know
Before starting any electrical DIY project, whether you're adding a cooling fan or replacing the wiring harness on your classic car, there's some basic information you may need to familiarize yourself with. Automotive electrical systems are those in a vehicle that use electricity to power components such as the engine starter, lights, radio, and sensors. These systems rely on a circuit that starts with the battery and uses wires to deliver power to various parts, with the car
Buddy Faulk
Nov 28, 20255 min read
Engine Bay, A Sea of Distractions Part One
Most classic cars, especially daily drivers that have been partially restored, have nice paint and interior. However, in the engine bay, it often has some neglected areas or is filled with exaggerated adornments. It’s very easy to get caught up in what I call “Shiny Stuff”. All parts catalogs and websites sell many different chrome and brightly colored accessories. These parts are readily available, mostly affordable, and easy to install. They grab our attention, and over tim
Buddy Faulk
Nov 21, 20253 min read
Shocking Facts about Old Factory Wiring
Shocking Facts about Factory Wiring
Buddy Faulk
Aug 31, 20242 min read
Our Monthly Newsletter
Welcome to Horsepower & Heritage The official newsletter of Faulk’s Classic Car Repair. Preserving the past — Sharing the craft. Thank you for being part of the FCCR community September Edition of 2026 Blog Post Discover essential tips for maintaining your classic car in the modern age. Our team at Faulk's Classic Car Repair analyzes the impact of new ethanol blends on older fuel systems and gaskets. Is E15 Fuel Safe for Classic Cars? Find out the risks associated with highe
Buddy Faulk
Preserving Original Stripes and Decals During Restoration
Classic Car Stripe & Decal Restoration | Preserving Original Graphics
Buddy Faulk
A Cougar... "Love of My Life"
Follow the award-winning 1968 Mercury Cougar frame-off restoration by Faulk’s Classic Car Repair, featuring custom bodywork, a rebuilt 289 V8, EFI and more.
Buddy Faulk
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