Have you ever wondered, "What transmission do I have?" As time marches on, technology changes. Classic car restoration is not a new hobby, and the older the project car, the more likely it is that someone has installed a different transmission at some point along the way. Modern 6-speeds are easy to spot, and 5-speeds are not difficult either, but when it comes to older 4-speeds and automatics, the increased variety can muddy the waters. So, whether you are heading out to check out a "For Sale" ad that could be your next project or trying to make heads or tails of a junkyard find, the following charts can be useful guides when it comes to GM transmission identification.

An Enthusiast is Born

You could say I have been in the auto parts business since I was about 10 years old. As a youngster I would often spend the weekends and summers at work with my dad at his salvage yard in Florida. Dad would give me tools and provide a “job” for me to do or he would give me “my own car” as a project and let me tinker away on it to pass the time.

Beautiful new die-cast reproductions of the finned style hood louvers originally installed on 1968-72 Chevy II and Nova Super Sport models. Each louver is an exact reproduction of the original with black paint and chrome accents for an authentic factory appearance. Installation hardware and seals are included with the louvers. The bezels are manufactured from new tooling with a bright chrome finish and correct mounting tabs as original. Hood louver to hood gaskets sold separately.

Fixing a Scratched Dash Lens

If your vehicle has scratched, hazy instruments, you may need to clean and polish your dash lens. Scratched dash lens repair is a very simple process, and it's a great way to refresh the look and feel of your interior, and Classic Industries is here to help.

Firstly, you'll want to remove your lens from the instrument housing. This process varies from car to car, so if you're uncertain, consult an assembly manual for your vehicle to see how it's all put together.

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Stay tuned for more on the latest Classic Industries collaboration with Speed TV's Emmy-nominated Chop Cut Rebuild with host Dan Woods.

The latest season of Speed TV's Car Warriors came to a strong finish, thanks to help from Classic Industries. Car Warriors challenges two of the country's most talented teams to take identical project cars from derelict to finished build within an intense time limit.

A Carbon Fiber Show Car Built to Race

The Spectre Performance Carbon Camaro, a heavily modified 1970 model, was designed as a Pro Touring machine to debut at SEMA. However, unlike many vehicles displayed at SEMA, the Carbon Camaro was not merely a showpiece.

Once upon a time, one of Chrysler's wheel manufacturers came up with a cast aluminum wheel design that drew inspiration from magnesium wheels used on mid sixties Cobras. It was called the Cast Center Road Wheel and was offered as an option on various 1969 Mopar models under Sales Code W23.

Unfortunately, at that time, aluminum casting was a recent innovation and the process still had some issues. Some of the later development tests would show that the W23 wheels had a tendency to loosen the lug nuts, allowing the wheels to come off.

CLASSIC INDUSTRIES OFFERS 1983-92 CAMARO SHIFT PLATES

Reproduction transmission shift plates feature correct texture, font, and appearance!

Huntington Beach, Calif. (February 8, 2012) – Classic Industries is proud to announce the addition of new product for the 1983-92 Camaro. As these third generation models transition from old cars into classics, it has become gradually harder and harder to find replacements for interior components that become faded and brittle over time. When faced with broken interior trim, many enthusiasts have been forced to journey through salvage yards in search of pieces that may be in no better condition than the part they are replacing. With more reproduction interior components hitting the market, it is now possible to get brand-new parts that will help bring any 1983-92 Camaro interior to showroom condition.

After supplying the hobby with '66 Nova headlamp bezels for years, our quality control team was forced to pump the brakes on these highly sought after bezel in 2008. After investing an enormous amount of R&D time and resources into this product, we are extremely pleased with the result and hope our valued customers will appreciate the difference that hard work and determination has made in the end result. We think it was well worth the wait and hope you will agree. In stock and ready to ship!