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Can You Paint My Car for $10,000? The Answer May Surprise You.
I frequently receive inquiries about the cost of painting a classic car that is 30 to 50 years old. My response is usually something like this: "Your investment will start at approximately 250 to 500 labor hours, plus materials and paint products. I really can't give you an accurate estimate until the vehicle is stripped to bare metal. If you'd like, we can schedule an appointment to discuss your project further." The reply I often hear is: "That's more than I expected. I was
Buddy Faulk
The Accel Super Coil 140001: Legendary Performance or Outdated Technology?
The Accel Super Coil 140001 traces its roots back to the 1950s, when performance enthusiasts needed a more powerful ignition coil than the factory units found on most vehicles. Designed to overcome the limitations of standard ignition systems, the Super Coil quickly became popular among racers, hot rodders, and muscle car enthusiasts. Unlike a conventional ignition coil, the Accel Super Coil is engineered to deliver higher spark energy, faster rise time, and longer spark dura
Buddy Faulk
Pharaohs Car Club of Perry, GA, Car Show. Saturday, March 28th
Faulk’s Classic Car Repair and the Speed Shop, Jason Floyd, participated in the Perry, Georgia, Auto Fair on Saturday, March 28th. We were honored to feature the “Billy the Kid” 1972 Dodge Demon Pro Stock dragster, courtesy of Detroit Garage, and C.L. Pritchett's late-model dirt-tract car at the Pharaohs Car Club of Perry, GA. This Dodge Demon is the authentic “Billy the Kid” car, originally owned by William E. Stepp (also known as "Billy the Kid") and driven by Melvin Yow. I
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
Can You Paint My Car for $10,000? The Answer May Surprise You.
I frequently receive inquiries about the cost of painting a classic car that is 30 to 50 years old. My response is usually something like this: "Your investment will start at approximately 250 to 500 labor hours, plus materials and paint products. I really can't give you an accurate estimate until the vehicle is stripped to bare metal. If you'd like, we can schedule an appointment to discuss your project further." The reply I often hear is: "That's more than I expected. I was
Buddy Faulk
The Accel Super Coil 140001: Legendary Performance or Outdated Technology?
The Accel Super Coil 140001 traces its roots back to the 1950s, when performance enthusiasts needed a more powerful ignition coil than the factory units found on most vehicles. Designed to overcome the limitations of standard ignition systems, the Super Coil quickly became popular among racers, hot rodders, and muscle car enthusiasts. Unlike a conventional ignition coil, the Accel Super Coil is engineered to deliver higher spark energy, faster rise time, and longer spark dura
Buddy Faulk
Pharaohs Car Club of Perry, GA, Car Show. Saturday, March 28th
Faulk’s Classic Car Repair and the Speed Shop, Jason Floyd, participated in the Perry, Georgia, Auto Fair on Saturday, March 28th. We were honored to feature the “Billy the Kid” 1972 Dodge Demon Pro Stock dragster, courtesy of Detroit Garage, and C.L. Pritchett's late-model dirt-tract car at the Pharaohs Car Club of Perry, GA. This Dodge Demon is the authentic “Billy the Kid” car, originally owned by William E. Stepp (also known as "Billy the Kid") and driven by Melvin Yow. I
Buddy Faulk
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