So you’ve bought your vintage dream or decided it’s time to fix up the one you already have with some wheels and tires? Great - we can help you with that! At Performance Plus Tire we have been selling wheels and tires for over 40 years so we have the expertise to help you get wheels that you like with the perfect fitment you need. First thing you’ll want to decide is if you want to keep it period correct so the wheels and tires look like they came from the 60s or 70s, or if you want to go Resto [...more]

So you’re going to finally going to buy the testosterone fueled hot rod you have always wanted. While there are tons of segments of hot rod culture out there, this article should provide a helpful guide as an overview that applies when looking for your first one. Keep in mind, prices will vary widely with demand. If you are looking for a beat up ’32 Ford coupe, expect to pay well over $10,000 for a non-running version that needs a lot of work. Professional shops have been snatching these up the [...more]

Car restoration can be a rewarding hobby, and sometimes even a lucrative job. Unfortunately, it can also be a massive headache and a financial loss for those that rush into it. Here are the first steps you should take when thinking about restoring a classic car. The first step is fairly obvious: what car are you going to restore? If you already own the vehicle, great, problem solved. If not, you should probably find something you like, that way it is a hobby instead of just more work. Keep in m [...more]

Like steel wheels, aluminum wheels are painted to protect them from corrosion. Some aluminum wheels are protected by a urethane or polyurethane clearcoat, allowing aluminum’s natural beauty to shine through, while other wheels feature combinations of clearcoat and opaque coatings. If the coating is intact, corrosion isn’t a problem, but exposure to sand, brake dust, dirt, and exhaust can damage the coating. Whereas a steel wheel will rust on exposure to the environment, oxygen specifically, alu [...more]

It seems like everyone wants a classic Bel Air, but there’s something to be said for what were then the budget models alongside the Bel Air, such as this custom 1955 Chevrolet 210. In the 1950s, those looking for a taste of luxury had not much further to look than the Chevrolet Bel Air, but not everyone had the coin for such posh transportation. The Chevrolet 150 offered some of the style, but not as much luxury, which might have scared off potential Chevrolet buyers. Replacing the StyleLine De [...more]

Antique race cars can be the most exciting automotive finds, and the most valuable at auction. Follow along, as we consider your first steps in restoring a drivable piece of history. Find Your Car The last 20 years have made searching for obscure old cars a lot easier than it used to be. Google is a huge help, but there are a few sites in particular that you will probably trawl. eBay is great, of course, as some families throw together an un-researched auction, just to get rid of grandpa’s “junk [...more]

Not every restoration is to original specs. Sometimes you want to upgrade various systems/parts in order to improve the performance of a vehicle. In the video below, a 1941 American LaFrance Fire Truck gets a new brake system. In this case, presented by Jay Leno's Garage, an innovative induction brake system requires some major re-arrangement of the vehicle's innards to install this system. These brakes have a lifespan of 4-5 years, versus the much shorter life span of traditional brakes in com [...more]

Restoring a 1969 Camaro SS, or a 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO just makes sense. There is a lot of desirability, and the auction market is there. Anyone finishing a restoration can easily turn a profit. However, not all car restorations are about money. Sometimes they are a labor of love, or simply for the historical value. Those restorations are usually among the weirdest. Here’s three of them. GM Futurliner Yup, future without the “e.” The Futurliners were part of GM’s “Parade of Progress,” a travellin [...more]