2008 Restoration Guide

Chevy's '78-'88 Monte Carlo and El Camino share the same dash pad. This huge pad is literally the entire dashboard of these vehicles, and age, weather conditions and UV rays have usually taken a toll on the vinyl material. Cracks, fading and material lifting are common problems. Since there are no reproductions available, and a quarter-century old original will surely crack as well, a Just Dashes restoration is the best solution. To check out all of their restoration services, like plastic chrome plating, gauge restoration, custom dash pads and more, dash over to www.justdashes.com.

Create your own fuel, vacuum, oil and coolant lines or other custom applications with aluminum bulk tubing coils from Classic Tube. Available in 25-foot coils, this aluminum tubing is lightweight and easy to bend and flare. Classic Tube's aluminum small-diameter tubing is 3003 alloy produced to ASTM B483 specifications. The .035-inch wall tubing is 0-temper (soft annealed) and Eddy current tested to ensure quality and consistency. The coils are offered in 11/44-, 51/416-, 31/48-, 11/42- and 51/48-inch outside diameter. Get the full story at www.classictube.com.

The Junior Aluminum Polishing kit from Enkay Products is perfect for polishing or restoring a mirror finish to small and medium-sized aluminum parts. Each kit has step-by-step photo instructions on the back of a card. For use with any standard electric drill. To learn more about this and other Enkay Polishing products visit www.enkaypolishing.com.

The color bar from MDCT Enterprises is the ultimate cruising accessory. The lights dance to the beat of the music and will help you restore your ride to the style of the '70s. Available in black and chrome. Groove on over to www.mdctinc.com.

Eckler Industries released its '57 fiberglass inner fenders that will replace those old rusty metal ones that came from the factory. To learn more about this and other products surf over to www.classicchevy.com.

Original Parts Group is now reproducing the complete console-mounted automatic shifter assembly found in '64-'65 and '66-'67 Chevelles and El Caminos. These durable, ruggedly built new shifters are virtually identical to the factory originals in fit and finish. For that "showroom new" shifter restoration, get this accurately reproduced shifter assembly, available exclusively from Original Parts Group. For a free catalog and more information about all of the company's GM A- and G-body products contact www.opgi.com.

Eastwood self-etch primer is an easy-to-use primer that etches and primes bare, rust-free metal in one step. Adheres to steel, aluminum, stainless steel and galvanized steel, and is compatible with virtually any paint or auto finish. The aerosol self-etching formula bonds better to bare metals than other aerosol primers. It's also a single-stage formula which requires no catalyst, making it even easier to use. Self-etch primer is also available in black. Cover the basics at www.eastwoodco.com.

Steele Rubber Products has a variety of replacement weather stripping for your vehicle. From your classic Impala to newer G-body Monte Carlos, Steele Rubber has the exact fit. Seal the deal at www.steelerubber.com.

Match original multicolor spatter finishes with this trunk paint from Eastwood. The handy 12-ounce aerosol can eliminates spray gun cleanup. Each can covers about 6 square feet. Cover the basics at www.eastwoodco.com.