2,000+ HP Lamborghini Becomes the Fastest E-Gear Gallardo in the World - Video

We've talked about the twin-turbo Lamborghini culture in the US on multiple occasions and today we want to focus on a forced-fed Gallardo that's special. E-Gear special, that is. You see, most 2,000-plus hp Raging Bulls we discuss have left behind their manual or e-gear automated manual setups, going for racing sequential six-speed transmissions instead. Nevertheless, the Gallardo LP570-2 Superleggera ... (continue reading >>)

Sheet Metal Tools

Metal Cutting Tools

For more in depth info check out Sheet Metal Cutting Tips and Tricks

Tin Snips - Straight, right and left hand tin snips (also called aviation snips) are essential to even the most basic of sheet metal work. They are basically just super heavy duty scissors. They are color coded red for port or left hand, green for starboard or right hand, yellow for straight cuts.

 Plasma Cutter - A plasma cutter is a life saver for irregular shapes or thicker metal. Sure they are much more expensive than mechanical cutting tools, but for really complicated shapes and cut-outs nothing is faster and easier than a plasma cutter.

 Angle Grinder - For rough cutting, cleaning up body work to be patched, and cutting patch panels from parts cars a 4.5” abrasive cut off wheel goes though even multiple layers of sheet metal easily.

Throatless Shear - Throatless hand shear design amplifies leverage with rack and pinion gearing and an extended handle, so you’ll easily slice through 14-ga. mild steel and 18-ga. stainless. Tool steel blades (adjustable for wear) provide burr-free cuts.

Electric Metal Shears  - Similar to tin snips and the Throatless Shear, the electricl

Metal Joining Tools

MIG Welder - The most basic joining tool is a wire feed MIG welder, but MIG isn’t that great for thin sheet metal work. It will work in a pinch if you are good, but they are usually too powerful to weld body panels easily without burning through.

TIG Welder - The preferred method of welding patch panels is TIG welding. TIG burns cooler, and distorts the panels less, and also is less likely to burn through the metal.

Clamps - Magnetic and mechanical clamps and holders keep the patch in place, so you don’t need 3 hands to do the job. For butt welds Intergrip panel clamps will keep patches perfectly aligned while you weld

Sheet Metal Forming Tools 

English Wheel - For complicated, compound curved panels from flat pieces of metal you are going to need an English wheel and lots of practice. Here s a link to a more in depth English Wheel article

Here is a link to an article featuring Ron Covell, showing all of his english wheel tips and tricks.

Bead Rollers -prefect for adding strength to thin access panels, floor pans, trunk floors and more. Bead rollers can also be used to make professional looking louvers for hoods and trunk lids. They can even be used to form curved panels for things like roll pans.

Check out this video/article showing the Eastwood Bead Roller in action

Sheet Metal Break - For making boxes, brackets and other simple shapes with only straight edged bends, nothing beats a sheet metal brake.

Video of the Versa Sheet Metal Break in action

Hammer and Dolly - The most basic of body work tools is an assortment of body hammers and dollies for shaping any panel, but again they take practice.

Check out the Eastwood Blog and How-To Center for more Tips and Tricks to help you with all your automotive projects.  If you have a recommendation for future articles or have a project you want explained don't hesitate to leave a comment.

This Four-Wheeled Robot Laughs in the Face of Gravity, Climbs Walls - Video

Be prepared to feel like you’re being tricked, even though you actually aren’t. This short clip presenting Disney Research’s newest creation will make you feel like you’re watching one of those videos where they turn the camera 90 degrees around and make the horizontal appear like it’s the vertical. Only in this case it still wouldn’t matter, as this wheeled robot would still be ... (continue reading >>)

Halcore Group Recalls a Number of Horton Ambulances

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) told Halcore Group Inc. that 18 of its Horton ambulances have an electrical system failure and must be recalled for replacing the malfunctioning parts. All Horton 623, 603, 503, 553 and 453 models manufactured between October 1, 2015 and November 16, 2015, equipped with the i4G system for controlling the ambulance body electrics must go back to the dealerships. To blame for this i... (continue reading >>)

Volkswagen Teases New Concept for CES 2016, Looks like Electric Bulli - Video

Volkswagen has released a video teasing its concept car for the CES 2016 trade show in Las Vegas. The teaser isn’t too revealing, but we do notice an almost flat front end and a flat trunk lid. The company’s show car is clearly an evolution of (continue reading >>)

Hong Kong Taxi Driver Really Goes Out of His Way to Roll His Car Over - Video

I’ve always thought that climbing into a cab takes more courage than jumping off a cliff with no parachute or any kind of strings attached. You’re not as likely to die, of course, but it’s the anticipation of the moment when something will go wrong that’s going to kill you. And, eventually, something inevitably does go wrong, right? Because no matter where on the globe you find yourself, cab drivers... (continue reading >>)

Sidecar Will Have Its Final Ride on December 31, 2015

Co-founders Sunil Paul and Jahan Khanna have recently announced that Sidecar will end all its operations on December 31, mostly because it got harder and harder to compete with the other two giants, Uber and Lyft. This somehow expected move will pave the way to their next big adventure in 2016, about which Paul and Khanna haven’t said a thing. Founded in 2011, the company was among the first to create an app for ride-destination... (continue reading >>)

EU Electric Power Reaches Lowest Prices in Ten Years

Come on, you don’t have to like electric cars to be glad about this news, even though it does mean extra benefits for EV adopters. But lower prices for something everyone consumes is a reason for a continent-wide celebration. This situation was brought upon the European Union thanks to a couple of factors, both weighing in significantly. On the one hand, there are the all-time low prices for coal, but equally important is the pr... (continue reading >>)

Ex-DARPA Challenge Autonomous Vehicle Pops Up on eBay

The used vehicle market always has surprises in store for those who are looking for something different. Let’s say you’re an eccentric individual and want an Isuzu VehiCross, the charismatically designed SUV launched in the late 1990s by the Asian brand. But a regular VehiCross isn’t enough for you, and you want one with a unique history. But what kind of history could a VehiCross have to attract the buyer wa... (continue reading >>)

Yamaha Finally Sends R1 and R1M Recall Letters, Dealers Will Only Replace the Main Axle Assembly

After a tense month, Yamaha makes the official diligence regarding the R1/R1M recall. Media has been reporting on this issue for weeks, but only now things are clear and rumors can be eliminated. For starters, the most important piece of official information is that Yamaha will not be swapping entire engines and will not provide new bikes. The papers Yamaha forwarded with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration leave no doubt a... (continue reading >>)

Pristine 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 Berlinetta Is Heading for Auction - Photo Gallery

If you have a lot of money and you don’t know what to do with a couple of million dollars, we might have a suggestion for you. A 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 Berlinetta will go under the hammer at Kissimmee 2016 my Mecum Auctions, on January 23. Back in 1964, the Maranello-based carmaker introduced two new models, the 275 GTB and 275 GT Spyder, both sharing the same chassis. The body was designed by Pininfarina and built by Scaglietti... (continue reading >>)

China Is Addressing the Real Sources of Pollution by Cutting Down Its Dependency on Coal

Things escalated quickly for China’s pollution problems and it’s all down to two important factors: the exponential growth of the urban population and the country’s reliance on fossil fuels for generating electricity. Sure, the cars and the construction sites of China’s largest cities are also to blame for the unbreathable air, but if we’re talking “market share (continue reading >>)

Infiniti Changes Its Model Nomenclature Again - Photo Gallery

After switching to a Q-everything naming scheme two years ago, Infiniti has now changed the name of its upcoming Q30 compact and will sell it under the QX30 moniker in America and Canada, in three unique versions called QX30, QX30S and QX30 AWD. The QX30 is, in fact, the standard hatchback version, and in the Americas it will be a front-wheel-drive. In Europe and outside the Americas, this model will be sold under the Q30 name. (continue reading >>)

Zenos E10 R Will Make First Public Appearance at Birmingham Performance Car Event - Photo Gallery

Zenos, the brand started by former Caterham CEO Ansar Ali, has announced the first public presence of the new E10 R. Like the previous cars from Zenos, the 350 BHP E10 R will be shown at the Performance Car Show, held at the Birmingham NEC on January 14-17, 2016. This will be the third consecutive Zenos launched at this event, and the visitors will be the first from the public to see the company’s most-focused and fastest model ... (continue reading >>)

Is Honda Planning a Move in the Electric Superbike Niche with Mugen?

It's been quite a while since Honda revealed their RC-E electric superbike concept, but we heard very little about this new direction Honda might be interested in, until now. And the news are quite interesting, to say the least. Honda has announced that the Mugen Shinden Yon, the fourth incarnation of Mugen's electric superbike, will be on display at the Honda booth on January 15-17, at the Tokyo Auto Salon. No mentions about Ho... (continue reading >>)

The Hoverboard Issue Is Reaching New Heights, God May Soon Get Involved - Video

What’s the big deal with these devices? OK, so they do tend to burst suddenly into flames, we’re told, but apart from that? Why not fix this problem with the batter and then let people slide along on these things that are definitely not hoverboards, instead of banning them altogether? We’ll admit to not knowing the Philippines legislation concerning the so-called hoverboards, but that’s not really a... (continue reading >>)

Sunrise Drone Footage of Venice Beach Is the Most Beautiful Thing You’ve Seen This Year - Video

When you hear somebody opposing the use of drones, show them this clip shot by Robert McIntosh with a 250 sized mini quad and a GoPro Hero 4 with no mechanical video stabilization. As we’ve said in the title, unless you’re the type who’s up to date with the best puppy and kitty videos on the Internet, this is probably the most beautiful thing you’ve watched this year. It’s definitely the b... (continue reading >>)

Millions of Delhiites Are Getting Ready for the Government’s Car Ban

To fight the increasing level of pollution, Delhi’s Government is imposing a new set of extreme rules, such as banning private cars from the roads on alternate days starting with January 1, 2016, shutting a number of coal-fired power plants, and vacuuming roads to reduce dust. The biggest problem for Delhi residents is that they will have to figure out new ways of going to work. The measures will be enforced for an initial two-w... (continue reading >>)

Ford Will Recall Almost 10,000 Cars in the USA

Ford has announced two separate recalls in the USA, targeting almost 10,000 cars. The first of them is aimed at specific Ford models made between January 11, 2012, and October 14, 2013, and affects around 9,017 cars, Autoblog reports. This recall targets the engine wiring harness of certain Escape... (continue reading >>)

WNBC Crew on the Street Gets Sprayed with Snow by a Drifting Nissan - Video

As if the irony of having to stand out in the blizzard while everybody else is following their advice by remaining indoors wasn’t bad enough for the reporters, you can always count on finding some good samaritans around willing to make life even more enjoyable for them. Why television stations feel the need to send somebody out in the cold to report what we can very well see through the windows of our homes remains a mystery, bu... (continue reading >>)

This Is the Only Chevy with a GM Factory Hemi Engine

Hey, remember that time when General Motors built an Hemi engine and put it in a Chevy Camaro? No, we haven't been sniffing glue. There is one such car. Just one. It's a 1969 Z/28 with an aluminum small-block Hemi 302 that was built with track performance in mind, namely for the SCCA Trans-AM racing series. And it gets double coolness points because it's a factory prototype, so you won't find another one like it anywhe... (continue reading >>)

Bugatti Chiron Specs Allegedly Leaked via Customer Briefing Make For a Rumor Roundup

Sometimes the worst kept secrets manage to wet our appetite to an extreme extent and this has to be the case of the Bugatti Chiron. With the French-named carmaker having held multiple customer presentations so far, the info on the Veyron's successor has surfaced bit by bit (no 1 and 0 pun intended). Oh, and as you can see in the images below, the spyshots haven't been exactly concealing, either. Even so, a (continue reading >>)

1,000 HP Nissan GT-R Mountain Drifting in Heavy Rain Is How Formula D Drivers Train - Video

We're sure many of you wonder about the precise training ways used by the world's top drifters and we're here to talk about one of the most extreme examples of that. An example that includes a 1,000 hp Nissan GT-R and tons of rain. Yes, torrential rain wasn't going to stop Formula D driver Masato Kawabata from demonstrating the meaning of the Japanese togue culture. The man took his R35, whic... (continue reading >>)

450 HP Porsche Cayman GT4 Is the Tuner Car Porsche Doesn't Want to Hear About - Video

Porsche started writing its modern-day mid-engined story about two decades ago, but the first generation of the Boxster didn't get a Cayman. However, even after the fixed roof model came to life, Zuffenhausen always made sure this stayed out of 911 territory. Things have now changed with the Cayman GT4 and when the tuning scene steps in, Porsche won't want to hear about it. Since the GT4 is motivated by a (pre-facelift) Carrera ... (continue reading >>)

Flood Destroying Over 100 Cars at Missouri Ford Dealership Is Hard to Watch - Video

A flood is bad enough when a private residence is involved, but when you own a dealership with a hefty lot of vehicles, such a natural disaster is the last thing you want to hear about. Unfortunately, a Ford dealership in the proximity of a highway in Republic, Missouri, experienced just that over the weekend. As those of you watching the weather across the country know, the storm affecting Missouri caused chaos... (continue reading >>)

Ryan Tuerck Hooning 550 HP Toyota Soarer in Germany Offers a Cool Drifting Lesson - Video

There are many ways in which one can become educated in the art of drifting and today we're here to talk about what happens when we get the opportunity to learn from the best pro drivers out there. We'll zoom in on Formula D driver Ryan Tuerck and a rather delicious stunt he pulled while visiting Germany earlier this year. The event saw Ryan playing on the Eurospeedway Lausitz track, while borrowing another drifter's machin... (continue reading >>)

Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Near Crash In the City Shows Why Drifting Is For the Track - Video

It's almost difficult to ask the driver of a track-special, be it based on a hot hatch of a supercar, to refrain from using the abilities of his or her machine on the street. And yet practicing mindfulness behind the wheel of focused rides is more important than it might seem. Sure, these beasts allow for plenty of control, but this sometimes ends up working against the human in the driver's seat. Let's take the 2014 Camaro... (continue reading >>)

Bosch Takes Car Connectivity to a Whole New Level - Photo Gallery

As self-driving vehicles and connected cars are becoming more and more important nowadays, Bosch, as a leading company in its sector, will present at the 2016 Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas some of the newest connected functions and assistance systems. At its booth, the German company will offer participants a glimpse into the car of the future, as they see it. According to Bosch CEO Dr. Volkmar Denner, visitors will interact in a ... (continue reading >>)

Gumpert Was Allegedly Bought by Hong Kong Company

Take this with a grain of salt, but it seems that German sportscar company Gumpert was acquired by a group of foreign investors from Hong Kong. The supercar manufacturer filed for bankruptcy in 2012, after a potential investor backed out of a deal meant to save the company. According to an unnamed source quoted b... (continue reading >>)

Motorcycle Thugs Look like They Need Another Manhattan Brawl - Video

Watching videos like the one below must certainly cause frustration for a lot of motorists. I am a pedestrian, a cyclist, a motorcyclist, and a driver, and by the time the video reached its end, I was already feeling like I could do some bare knuckle justice. This hooligan parade took place on the Capital Beltway in Prince George’s County, Maryland, on December 27, 2015. By the next day, the Maryland State Police had not taken a... (continue reading >>)

Tesla Is Facing First World Problems: It Ran Out of Parking Spaces for Its Employees

Just like China is showing the entire world why not everything is rosy about a very pronounced population boom, Tesla is doing the same thing on a much smaller scale. In the Silicone Valley company’s case, the population is represented by the number of its employees. When it’s not luring great minds from other rivaling firms such as Google (it also goes (continue reading >>)

A Beautiful 1963 Facel Vega Facel II Is Going Under the Hammer - Photo Gallery

When ordinary people hear about France, the first things that come to their minds are perfumes, Eiffel Tower, cheese or wines. Car enthusiasts, on the other hand, think about France’s beautiful car culture. This 1963 Facel Vega Facel II that is going to be auctioned in Paris on February 3, 2016, by RM Sotheby’s, has the French high style written all over it. This piece of automotive art is built by one of France&rs... (continue reading >>)

C-10 / C-20 Trailing Arm, Coil Spring Perch Rebuild

The rusty trailing arms on my 1963 C-20 were about as bad as they come, so much so I could reach my hand through some of the rust holes.  About a year ago I stenciled out 3/16" plate and welded them on both sides of the arms in order to regain structural rigidity so I could drive it safely.  As you'll see in later pictures I have yet to weld in one of the plates but it is already cut and will be welded in soon.

Ferrari Issues Stop-Sale Order for 488 GTB: Supercar Recalled over Fire Risk Like California T

Earlier this week, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) informed us about a Ferrari California T recall connected to a fire risk and we are now here to inform you the 488 GTB is affected by the same issue. We are talking about a low-pressure fuel line issue - the fuel line may not connect... (continue reading >>)

Mitsubishi Evo Used as Street Racing Taxi in Sweden Feels Like Getaway in Stockholm - Video

Earlier this year, we showed you a series of clips coming straight from the heart of the Swedish street racing scene. We are not back on the topic to talk about a... street racing taxi. The vehicle in question is a Mitsubis... (continue reading >>)

Ferrari Recalls 2016 California T Over Fire Risk

Those of you who are still worried about the new wave of turbocharged Ferraris not staying true to the Prancing Horse spirit should stop fretting. First of all, Maranello has blessed us with some amazing forced induction creations in the past. Secondly, the new-age turbos behave like perfect Ferraris - the California T, for example, is currently the subject of a recall related to a fire risk. On a more serious note, we'll mention Fer... (continue reading >>)

Audi Could Build an RS Version for the Next-Generation Q5

German media recently published some features of the next-generation of the Q5, and although insiders claim you will have to look twice to know which is which, the new crossover will still have some big improvements across its versions. First of all, the next Q5 will be 20% lighter than the previous generation, will have garage pilot, improved ergonomics, larger touch displays, laser light, and a freely programmable instrument cluster.<... (continue reading >>)

A Peek Inside the Lamborghini Factory in Sant'Agata Bolognese Is Worth Your Time - Video

We remember the times when one had to pull all the possible strings in order to get a taste of the place where all Lamborghinis are born. Nowadays, though, the carmaker has pulled a 180-degree turn and is now asking you to come visit its sanctuary in Sant'Agata Bolognese. The invitation is included in a greater plan devised by the Raging Bull, one that goes by the name of "Lamborghini Esperienza" (despite the Italia... (continue reading >>)

Motoair Airbag One Can Reduce Rib, Collarbone and Back Injuries - Video, Photo Gallery

Personal airbags are becoming increasingly popular, and more and more people are coming up with product ideas they hope to bring to mass production stage. Motoair Airbag One is a new project present on Kickstarter and which is aimed at making multiple sports safer. Airbag One is an airbag vest that can be worn by motorcycle, ATV, snowmobile and even horse riders. It can go under the riding gear, but it can also be worn during warmer weath... (continue reading >>)

Five Reasons Why The Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 Is Better Than Santa’s Sleigh

Ask any child out there what would he choose between Santa’s sleigh and a red Ferrari. Chances are the youngster would go for the reindeer-propelled flying machine. We understand that because the bambino isn’t old enough to understand what makes the Ferrari better than Santa's flying apparatus. President Barack Obama famously said that the US military’s C-130 transport aircraft is “a ... (continue reading >>)

S550 Mustang Police Car From Steeda Is Ready To Protect and To Serve

When your office is a pursuit vehicle, you know that every second counts. When the bad guys are on the run, the action is go. When you hit the lights and it’s all business, that is when performance matters. Staying true to its “speed matters” slogan, Mustang tuner Steeda came up with what is probably the ultimate police vehicle in North America. Cue the 2016 Steeda Interceptor Mustang. Under the hood of this ... (continue reading >>)