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1946 Chevrolet 1/2-Ton Truck: Ground-Up Chassis & Underfloor Brake Restoration
What is the best way to upgrade the suspension and braking system on a classic 1946 Chevrolet 1/2-ton truck while keeping stock wheels? The most effective way to modernize a vintage 1946 Chevy truck requires executing an underfloor frame-mounted power brake assembly paired with a specialized 5-bolt or 6-bolt disc brake
CASE STUDY 1: 1968 Chevy Camaro Restomod Build
1968 Chevy Camaro Restomod: A Ground-Up Body-Off Build Case Study What is the best way to handle a complete restomod assembly on a 1968 Chevy Camaro? The most effective methodology for a premium 1968 Camaro restomod build requires a complete frame-off disassembly, stripping the structural sheet metal to bare white metal,
Should You Strip a Car to Bare Metal Before Painting?
A new paint job depends on the condition of everything underneath it. On a classic car, that can include decades of old paint, body filler, previous repairs, and corrosion that are difficult to judge from the outside. That is why GB Customs starts at bare metal when we take responsibility
Featured Article
This Month's Feature: Digging Deep Into a Recent Build
From Rust to Revival:
Inside a Frame-Off Restoration
What does it really take to strip a classic down to nothing and build it back better than new? We take you step-by-step through a recent frame-off restoration, from the first cut to the final polish.
Category: Restoration
Date: March 15, 2026
