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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
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
Car Shows, It’s More Than an Award
I recently attended a local car show, and our entire team won an award. With excitement, I made a Facebook post thanking everyone involved and the car club hosting the event. A comment on my post made me think about car shows and the value of an award. The comment read: “I was stunned that a gorgeous 1970 Mercury Cougar there with Flawless paint, custom interior and Engine Cougar was not awarded anything!!! Shameful.” In a typical situation, you may have spent the last four
Buddy Faulk
Nov 19, 20253 min read
Survivor for Over 50 Years
The Rod Shop 1973 Dodge Dart Sport, driven by Bob Riffle, has been a survivor for more than 50 Years. Bob Riffle was a distinguished drag racer who excelled both behind the wheel and under the hood as an engine builder. He was a two-time US Nationals champion and gained recognition for building Pro Stock engines. Bob held the position of Head Engine Builder at Petty Enterprises, contributing to the success of drivers such as Mark Martin and Ted Musgrave at Roush Racing. He al
Buddy Faulk
Oct 27, 20254 min read
HEI Distributor Swap, Facts You May Not Know!
High Energy Ignition, also known as H.E.I., is an electronic ignition system designed by Delco-Remy, a division of General Motors. It was introduced in limited numbers in 1974 and was used on all GM vehicles from 1975 through the mid-1980s. Most HEI systems have the ignition coil mounted in the distributor cap. Instead of breaker points and condenser, a control module, and magnetic pickup are mounted at the distributor base. The HEI system produces a more powerful spark, whi
Buddy Faulk
Sep 2, 20242 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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