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Did someone really put Triumph TR3 doors on a Miata? | Your Projects

You've heard of putting modern parts of a classic car, but what making a modern car look like a classic?

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Shop Work: How to paint a car at home | Basic body work part 3

Can you paint a car at home using rattle cans? Yes–as long as you’re willing to trade off some long hours for money saved.

Shop Work: How to smooth rough areas with filler | Basic body work part 2

Just because it was cheap doesn't mean your project shouldn't look good. Here is how to use polyester filler to smooth in those rough sections.

Shop Work: How to repair rusty sheet metal | Basic body work part 1

Rust is often compared to cancer. If caught early, it can be stopped in its tracks. Allow it to spread, and the prognosis isn’t so good.

Shop Work: Basic body work part 4: Wet sanding, buffing and polishing

Yes, a decent paint job can look good on its own, but a bit of work (and polish and wet sanding) can really make it shine.

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Time to focus on our Bugeye Sprite's facial features

Why does (good) body work cost more than a few bucks? The time. And the labor. Which are the same thing.

After finishing the main part of the body …

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