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What You Need to Know About Insuring Your Classic Car

Classic car owners know how important it is to care for their vehicles. So before you start cruising around town in your vintage Ford truck, make sure that it’s properly insured. However, keep in mind that insurance for your classic or vintage cars may not work the same way as your everyday commuter. Here are some things to look out for when buying insurance for your classic car or truck.

1.  Look out For Extra Rules

Because car insurance companies don’t treat your vintage car or truck like your everyday vehicle, you may be subject to certain conditions or stipulations. For example, you may be heavily limited on the number of miles you drive your vintage or classic vehicle every year. Some insurance companies will require you to transport the vehicle in an enclosed trailer over long distances.

2.  Know Exactly What the Policy Covers

Policies for classic and vintage cars may not cover the same types of damage as everyday commuting cars. Because the expectation is that your vintage vehicle is not the vehicle you use on a day-to-day basis, your insurance company will probably approach repairs for common fender benders much differently. Make sure you are clear on what kind of protection you have, and under what conditions they apply.

3.  Make Sure the True Value of the Vehicle is Covered

While most modern cars depreciate very quickly, vintage or classic cars can actually become more valuable over time. To ensure that you’re fully covered, make sure that you get an accurate estimate on the value of your vintage car or truck. Make sure the insurance policy you buy covers that full amount, or else you may find yourself footing the bill for some pricey repairs.

If you’re looking to replace your vintage car or truck parts, visit Performance Online for a great selection of vintage parts. We carry a great selection of suspension, brakes, steering, and chassis components for your vintage Fords, Chevys, and more. Call (714) 278-0098.

Check Out Our Featured Item: Combination and Proportioning Valve Bleed Tool

Performance Online's new Combination and Proportioning Valve Bleed Tool is designed to replace the warning light switch (white plug) on the proportioning valve during the brake bleeding process. After the bleeding process is finished, simply remove our PvBT Tool and reinstall the warning light switch. This item makes bleeding your brake system much easier. Works with all popular non adjustable GM style combination valves. Will also work on AC Delco 172-1353, 172-1371 and many other GM proportioning-combination valves. 
 

Tool is designed to lock the low pressure shut valve to allow fast and easy brake system bleeding. 

No need to constantly remove low pressure switch and center the low pressure valve during the brake bleeding process! 

Do you love restoring classic, vintage Chevy trucks? Check out this featured item on our store online or call one of our Performance Online team members at (714) 278-0098.

Classic Car Restoration: How to Smooth Metal Parts

When you’re replacing classic Ford truck parts, it’s important that the site of the replacement is ready to receive the part. One of the most important ways to do this is to make sure welds are clean and smooth. Preparing welds will ensure a great fit for whatever vintage part you’re putting on.

This video will give you a quick look at the weld grinding process and discuss the importance of properly grinding welds smooth before continuing with part replacement or repair. You’ll also learn about the tools you’ll need to grind your weld properly.

Once you’ve got the tools you need, get the vintage Ford truck parts you want from Performance Online. We carry a great selection of vintage car parts including suspension, steering, brakes, and chassis components. Call (714) 278-0098 for more information.

Check Out Our Featured Item: Motor Mount Adapter Kit

Performance Online's Chevrolet LS1 motor mount adapter kit is the answer to those LS-1 engine swaps where the mounts don't line up with the proper frame location. 

Adapter plates are made of fully machined 6061 T-6 billet aluminum and include the correct hardware to complete the installation. 

Allows our early three bolt type polyurethane motor mounts (included) to fit LS1 engines. 

#7-519, Early type small block short and wide mount 

#7-520, Late type small block tall and narrow mount 
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Includes Hi-Performance interlocked PolyUrethane Mounts and hardware. 

Do you love restoring classic, vintage Chevy trucks? Check out this featured item on our store online or call one of our Performance Online team members at (714) 278-0098.

Own a Vintage Chevy Truck? Improve Your Safety and Fuel Capacity with a New Fuel Tank

If you drive a vintage Chevy truck, or any classic car, problems with your fuel system are bound to happen. Many of these problems begin in the fuel tank, but can quickly spread throughout the vehicle, leading to poor performance and reliability. Replacing your fuel tank can prevent many of these problems from surfacing, and will keep your vintage car or truck running like new. Here are three reasons to replace your vintage car or truck’s fuel tank.

1. Protect Your Fuel Line and Engine

As your vintage truck ages, sedimentation and debris buildup in your fuel tank can make its way into your engine and fuel lines. A classic car with an original fuel tank may have several pounds of gunk sitting inside of it. Replacing your fuel tank ensures that you’re starting off with a clean, debris-free tank that won’t cause your engine or fuel lines to become clogged.

2. Get More Miles on the Road

A replacement gas tank for your vintage car or truck can also allow you to visit the pump less often. Vintage vehicles often experience pinhole leaks that waste gasoline and hurt fuel efficiency. Sediment and debris buildup also minimizes the amount of fuel your gas tank can hold. Replacing your old fuel tank with a new replacement tank will help you avoid leaks and ensure you get the most out of each trip to the gas station.

3. Improve Comfort and Safety

Finally, installing a new fuel tank can enhance the safety and comfort of your vehicle. Vintage and classic trucks often have gas tanks placed directly behind the passenger cabin. This allows gas fumes to leak into the cabin, but also hampers the weight distribution of the vehicle. Replacement fuel tanks for classic trucks allow vehicle owners to discretely move the fuel tank behind the rear axle for better handling and driver safety.

For a great selection of replacement parts for vintage cars and trucks, visit Performance Online today. Call (714) 278-0098 for more information on our classic truck and car parts.