Hot Rod How To & DIY Project Guides — From the basics like How To Test an Ignition Coil to more advanced subjects like How To Select Proper Rear-End Gear Ratio to the more exciting like How to Build and Install Exhaust Flame Throwers or productive, like How To Install a Universal Rear Step Notch Kit — Whatever you do, Build Something Cool …
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Here are some quick ways to get rid of that slag so you don’t waste a bunch of time after a plasma or torch cut.
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DD Speed Shop shows how easy an EFI conversion can be with a kit from FiTech on their Giveaway ’57 Chevy Belair.
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Scott’s 1967 Chevy C10 has a Corvette IRS setup made possible with Detroit Speed’s DECAlink™ suspension system. Here’s how to DIY.
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Adjust ignition, timing, carburetor, air cleaner, and engine oil to improve the performance of each without cracking open your engine.
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Tubing straighteners are a quick & easy tool to straighten bent or coiled steel, stainless steel, copper & aluminum brake or fuel lines.
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Dave shows us the nuts & bolts of repairing rusty floors and rockers with new sheet metal in 1960s Chevrolet and GMC trucks.
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Matt demonstrates how to channel a Ford Model A Body down over the frame to give the car a lower overall profile.
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Engine turning, also known as damascening, jeweling, krayling, or swirling, is a quintessential example of high-quality auto metalworking.
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This vehicle wheel bolt pattern drill guide helps you drill out both your axle and brake drum or brake rotor to a different bolt pattern.
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The crew shows how to save cold-hard-cash by overhauling an Edelbrock AFB-style 4 barrel performance carburetor.
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Dylan McCool demonstrates how torsion bars work and how to adjust your vehicle ride height with torsion bars.
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Matt works over a 1935-36 Ford dash he scored at the Hershey Swap Meet. With a little work, you can repair the item and have minimal money wrapped into it…
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Matt Urch shares a few tips on how to troubleshoot common problems that often impact MIG welders.
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We discuss five ways to improve the handling on your Ford F100 truck including polyurethane bushings, sway bars, and Crown Vic swap.
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Jere Kirkpatrick shows you how to easily make a Beater Bag (or shot bag, sand bag) for shaping sheet metal for cheap.
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Davin Reckow shows how easy stripping rust and paint and grease and grime can be, with a special ingredient recommended by a dairy farmer!
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How to remove the side window and vent assembly from the door on a 1955, 56, 57, 58 or 59 Chevrolet or GMC Task Force Series Truck…
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Richard Holdener swaps a cam in a 454 BBC and shows you the step-by-step instructions so you can swap a Big Block Chevrolet cam yourself.
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Stainless trim is common to many cars from the 20s through the 70s; with a little effort, it can be made to look like new again.
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DD Speed Shop’s Dan acquires and fires a 400 SBC with tunnel ram out of an old Willy’s Gasser, showing you how to bench start an engine.
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This upgrade is an effective, universal solution that may prevent you from having to add parts or scrap the entire suspension all together.
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A full set of gaskets was needed for a chainsaw restoration, and a tool already purchased for a different purpose was the perfect solution.
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Getting your carbureted engine to snap off idle like a fuel-injected one can be a simple matter of fine-tuning the accelerator pump.
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HardCore Fab makes an air breather for Old Crow, his 1947 Ford Rat Rod project modeled after the old Cadillac style filter housings.
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You can easily replicate or repair a headlight lens of any car using Alumilite. This how-to shows replicating a 1935 Cadillac headlight lens…
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Precision shows you how to replace and install windshield and weatherstrip in 1955-1959 Chevrolet & GMC Trucks.
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The guys show how they made custom radiator hoses for the sectioned ’32 grill and custom radiator combination.
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An automotive alternator can be converted into a powerful hybrid brushless motor in a couple of hours with some know-how and common tools.
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How to replace a door skin on a 1967 Chevrolet Camaro including how to remove an old door skin and install a brand new door skin.
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Monster Transmission’s original MonStar, Curt, shows how to convert from an original factory TH400 transmission to a 700R4 transmission.
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A TPMS monitors tire pressure and temperature and provides a visual warning light and audible alarm sound when thresholds are exceeded.
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An Aged Painted Lettering process is demonstrated using 1-shot lettering enamels and 1-shot clear to get an aged look on the doors.
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This tech article is meant to inspire and be a starting point for building your own hot rod chassis.
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A very simple but effective method to confirm if a spark plug is/is not the cause of engine starting and/or performance problems.
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Whether you’re replacing the stock springs or installing lowering springs, this guide shows the steps to make the job easy, quick, and safe!
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Jeremy demonstrates several methods for soldering large ring terminals onto heavy-gauge battery cable..
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Kyle Voss of The Fab Forums demonstrates a tool he made to help stretch sheet metal.
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Coarse, medium, and fine machinist files are tested to see if back-dragging dulls a file like many claim. The results may surprise you.
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Drivetrain overhauls leave you with leftover parts, so what to keep? In short, save everything until your project is done and running…
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Learn how to make a “Speed Blister”, a common Hot Rod sheet metal detail for clearance and cool factor, with simple hand tools
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Richard Holdener explains the exact formula to get your Small Block Ford to reach 500-horsepower.
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Holley Performance explains which connectors and crimpers you’ll need to build a custom wiring harness for your LS engine project.
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Chuck Hanson walks us through swapping out a Big Block 454 for a 5.3L LS engine and 4L60e transmission combination.
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Kevin Tetz explains Mix Ratios and how to properly mix automotive paint when spraying your project vehicle.
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Chris shows you how to rebuild the top end of a Chevy 350 V8 small block engine.
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From The Driveway Engineer: Relays Made Simple ~ How to wire your fuel pump and fans, plus how to enable fans in HP Tuners.
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Learn how to use RTV to make a rear differential gasket, water-pump gasket, oil pan gasket, thermostat gasket, valve cover gasket.
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This video demonstrates several techniques to cut, fit and shape the transmission tunnel using non-heat molded automotive carpet.
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This video demonstrates removing an LS1 engine and transmission from a 2001 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 from the bottom.
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Running brake lines, flaring brake lines, and bending brake lines can be a pain, so here are some tips and tricks to make it less painful.
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DIY Metal Brake for Bending Sheet Metal
How to Split a Wishbone project
Lowering Your Hot Rod - How to Channel a Ford Model A with Eastwood
How To Build a Pickup Truck Bed + SEMA on Hands-On Cars 10 - Eastwood
How To Get Perfect Panel Gaps - Doors, Fenders, Hood - Car Resto Tricks - TC Penick and Eastwood
Slicing & Dicing - Modifying Grille Shells
How To Make a Paper Pattern Template for Metal Fab & Sheet Metal - Hand-Made Fender - Eastwood
How To Fabricate A Chassis - Building a Model A Hot Rod with Eastwood
TFS: How to Notch Tubes Without a Tube Notcher
How To Install Floor Pans - Ford Model A - Metal Fabrication with Eastwood
How to Build a Custom Transmission & Driveshaft Tunnel - Ford Model A - Eastwood
How To Lead: Leading a Body Panel with Gene Winfield - Using Body Solder Kit from Eastwood
How To Restore Your Engine & Underhood Components! AlumaBlast – Spray Gray – Engine Paint & More
How to Remove Rust with Electricity
How to remove a rounded nut or bolt- 5 different ways