The Garage Journal

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1965 Ford Mustang Floor Mats: Protect Your Pony Car Right

1965 Ford Mustang Floor Mats: Protect Your Pony Car Right

Learn how to choose the right floor mats for your...
4 min read
The Real Deal on C10 Chassis Work (1960–1966)

The Real Deal on C10 Chassis Work (1960–1966)

Look, if you're getting into a first-gen C10 build, you...
4 min read
Ford F-150 vs F-200: The Surprising Reason Ford Made Two Similar Trucks

Ford F-150 vs F-200: The Surprising Reason Ford Made Two Similar Trucks

Here's a head scratcher that's been puzzling Ford enthusiasts for decades: Why did Ford create both an F-150 and an F-200 when they seemed to serve such similar purposes?
1988 Ford Mustang

Ford Mustang's Greatest Movie Moments: Why the '88 Mustang Never Got Its Hollywood Close-Up

Here's a question that's been bugging us for years: How...
7 min read
1950 Dodge Power Wagon

The 1950 Dodge Power Wagon: The Truck That Built America's Infrastructure

Picture this: It's 1950, and America is rebuilding itself from...
7 min read
1988 Ford Mustang

5 Things You Never Knew About the 1988 Ford Mustang's Hidden Design Secrets

You think you know the 1988 Ford Mustang, but you're...
8 min read
1977 Dodge Charger interior

Why the 1977 Dodge Charger Almost Never Happened (And How It Saved Dodge)

Picture the scene: it's December 1974, and the executives at...
10 min read
1977 Dodge Charger painted as General Lee from Dukes of Hazzard with orange paint and Confederate flag

When Hollywood Made the 1977 Dodge Charger a Movie Star: From "The Dukes of Hazzard" to Modern Films

Picture this: you're eight years old, sitting cross legged in...
8 min read
1969 Ford Galaxie 500 classic muscle car with distinctive styling and chrome details

The Secret Life of the 1969 Ford Galaxie 500: America's Forgotten Speed Demon

Back when cars were steel and your hands were the...
6 min read
Restored brown 1981 Ford F-150 Ranger pickup parked indoors with chrome wheels and original grille

Which 1981 Ford F-150 Parts Should You Replace First?

There’s something undeniably cool about an early ‘80s Ford F-150....
3 min read
Restored red 1950 Dodge Power Wagon with off-road tires parked on a blacktop with trees and hills in the background

Top Upgrades and Repairs for the 1950 Dodge Power Wagon

The 1950 Dodge Power Wagon is one of the most...
3 min read
Rusty 1945 GMC military truck with chain-wrapped bumper parked in tall grass near the mountains at sunset

1945 GMC Parts Guide: What’s Still Out There and What You’ll Have to Improvise

The 1945 GMC truck holds a unique place in automotive...
3 min read
Restored black 1976 GMC Sprint displayed in an indoor showroom with chrome bumper and factory-style grille

1976 GMC Sprint Parts Guide: How to Keep This Muscle Truck on the Road

The 1976 GMC Sprint may not be as well-known as...
3 min read
Restored 1975 GMC Jimmy in gold and white two-tone paint with original GMC grille and chrome trim

1975 GMC Jimmy Parts Guide: What to Replace, Restore, and Upgrade First

The 1975 GMC Jimmy doesn’t just turn heads—it turns dirt,...
3 min read
Bright yellow 1951 GMC 5-window pickup parked near a marina with chrome wheels and a restored body

1951 GMC Parts Guide: What Still Fits, What to Replace, and Where to Look

When it comes to restoring a 1951 GMC truck, the...
3 min read
1965 Ford Econoline vans parked

1965 Ford Econoline Parts Guide: What to Replace, Upgrade, or Fabricate

The 1965 Ford Econoline isn’t just another vintage work van—it’s...
3 min read
Ford Pinto

1978 Ford Pinto Parts Guide: How to Keep This Underdog Running Strong

A 1978 Ford Pinto parked on a sun-bleached desert roadside,...
4 min read

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