Few things are more disappointing than setting out to drive your car only to find the engine doesn't start. Hundreds of moving parts have to be in working order to make a car run and drive, but the battery, alternator, and starter are the usual suspects. These issues are especially common on classic cars with aging electrical components. So, when you pop the hood and check the battery, what do your battery posts look like? If they're corroded, read on for some steps to clean your car's battery terminals and tips to prevent them from corroding again.

New selection of restoration and performance products for Chevrolet and GMC truck enthusiasts.

For enthusiasts, a car's story can be just as important as the car itself. Whether it’s spending memorable moments in the garage with dad, date nights and cruise-ins with that special someone, or highly-embellished tales of well-earned race victories, a car with a unique history becomes much more than mere transportation. It becomes the main character in its own story. This unique 1969 Camaro was built by one of the greatest legends in drag racing, Dick "Mr. Chevrolet" Harrell, and the story of its development is fascinating. Read on as we take a look back at the history of the Dick Harrell Camaro, and examine how this rare vehicle became part of the Classic Industries collection.

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.

A new Classic Industries project.

Now chopping.

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

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.

CLASSIC INDUSTRIES WINS DSE TOP DEALER AWARD

Restoration industry leader recognized by Detroit Speed and Engineering as a premier distributor!

Classic Industries recently won a DSE top dealer award. Each year, Detroit Speed and Engineering sends the award out to their top 5 dealers in appreciation for their partnership.

Detroit Speed's engineers and technicians provide steering, suspension, and driveline systems that provide classic muscle cars with the performance, ride and handling expected from world-class modern vehicles. Every Detroit Speed and Engineering product goes beyond design and visual appeal with extensive engineering analysis, testing, and development to guarantee dependability and transform your project into a state-of-the-art automobile, ready for the demands of daily driving as well as track use.