''Skinned Knuckles'' is a monthly publication written by and for
antique
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and
classic automobile
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restorers. Fondly known to subscribers merely as "SK", it answers to either name. It has been in continuous publication since 1976. This journal promotes
authentic restoration of cars and trucks. It does not advocate modification, alteration or
‘hot-rodding’. Its mission is to preserve the historical integrity of vehicles, ranging from the earliest
electric,
steam
Steam is a substance containing water in the gas phase, and sometimes also an aerosol of liquid water droplets, or air. This may occur due to evaporation or due to boiling, where heat is applied until water reaches the enthalpy of vaporization ...
and
internal combustion or
gasoline
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engines to the period where legislation dictated
emission controls and computers replaced the mechanical components of a car.
History and profile
Initially founded by Bill Cannon in 1976, the first issue was published in February 1977. The early issues have become true collector's items, sought by restorers to complete their library. For the past fifteen years, editor Neil Maken has maintained the original mission of Authentic Restoration - bringing the car or truck back to the condition which it was in when it first left the factory. Over the years a number of very well known and highly respected names in the automotive restoration hobby have contributed articles, thoughts and opinions to this journal. Thousands of articles, shop-hints, product and book reviews, short-cuts and vehicle analysis have appeared in the 525+ issues. Many of these back issues are still available from the original inventory. The magazine is based in