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We show you how to install a rear disc brake conversion on 10 bolt & 12 bolt rear ends with C-clip axles. Upgrade your Nova, Chevelle or Camaro with a disc brakes for a modern look that also increases braking performance! Check out all the parts we carry for your project car at FPAutoParts.com Get your disc brake conversion kits here:  First Place Auto Pa …
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In this video we show you the tips & tricks to installing new carpet into your car or truck. This is part 2 of the interior upgrade project for our C10 truck. The installation of the sound & heat barrier product in video 1 made the interior of the truck quieter and more comfortable while the new ACC carpet upgrade makes the vehicle feel like a higher trim level truck a …
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Is Your AC Not Blowing Air? Car Heater Not Working?How to Diagnose and Replace a GM HVAC Blower Motor Driving a classic muscle car or truck is part of the rewards of ownership and being comfortable when driving adds to the experience. If your AC is not blowing air or car heater is not working, your comfort level may be at risk. Figure 1: Your HVAC blower motor in your c …
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HOW TO DETERMINE IF YOU HAVE AHARDTOP OR SEDAN BODY STYLE Picture this; its late at night and your about to order an interior for your classic muscle car online and the parts are shown to fit either a Hardtop or Sedan Body style. Are you positive which one you have? It’s a frequently asked question and depending on the parts your ordering for your muscle car project, its …
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How To: Install a 1983-87 Chevrolet C/K 10 Truck & 1985-88 Suburban & Blazer Grille Emblem Figure 1: First Place Auto Parts 1987 C10 shop truck The grille emblem on the First Place Auto Parts 1987 C10 shop truck was faded, cracked and needed replacement. Follow along as we show you how to remove your old grill emblem and replace it with a new Trim Parts embl …
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