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[ October 16, 2021 ] The Race of Gentlemen 2021 ~ Pre-War Cars Drag Racing On The Beach Car Shows & Events
[ October 14, 2021 ] 1937 Ford 3-Inch Chop Top Time-Lapse by Mike Bello at Bello’s Kustoms Builds and Examples
[ October 13, 2021 ] Best Tape Measure? Milwaukee, DeWalt, Stanley, Craftsman, Klein Tools Products & Reviews
[ October 11, 2021 ] The Story Of The Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles Hot Rod Lifestyle
[ October 10, 2021 ] DIY 50′ Retractable Cord Reel for 240 Volt Welder and Plasma Cutter DIY Projects
[ October 5, 2021 ] Building a ’57 Bel Air 2-Door Convertible From a Cheap 4-Door Hardtop Builds and Examples
[ October 3, 2021 ] I Can’t See What I’m Welding ~ Welding Helmet Shade Number Chart Welding Basics
[ September 30, 2021 ] Shaving Windshield Posts and Filling Holes on a 1931 Model A Roadster How To & DIY
[ September 28, 2021 ] The Cheapest ’57 Chevy Bel Air Convertible — $5K Build Cost Breakdown Low Budget Builds
[ September 28, 2021 ] 1951 Chevrolet Top Chop and ’99 GMC Jimmy Chassis Swap for $3500 Builds and Examples
[ September 20, 2021 ] Best Tire Repair Kit? Slime vs Westweld, Dynaplug, and Grand Pitstop Products & Reviews
[ September 19, 2021 ] 1960s Street-Legal Ford Factory Race Cars Rides & Roadkillers
[ September 19, 2021 ] 3 Reasons To Have Your Motor Oil Professionally Analyzed Technical Info
[ September 17, 2021 ] Father and Son Built 1933 Ford 5-Window Coupe Hot Rod Hot Rod Lifestyle
[ September 17, 2021 ] Best Spray Paint? Rustoleum, Valspar, Krylon, Sherwin Williams Tested Products & Reviews
[ September 11, 2021 ] Bad Chad Marries a 1949 Mercury and 1936 Ford into a Custom Built COE Builds and Examples
[ September 10, 2021 ] Redesigning the 1968 Cadillac Sedan DeVille into a Modern Car Concept Cars & Design
[ September 6, 2021 ] 1938 International Harvester is a Blown 392 Hemi Powered Dually Rides & Roadkillers
[ September 5, 2021 ] The SEMA Show is Back for 2021 Car Shows & Events
[ September 4, 2021 ] How To Find and Build the Perfect Classic Truck Project How To & DIY
[ September 3, 2021 ] 1996 Chevy Impala SS Redesign Concept Cars & Design
[ September 2, 2021 ] What Does Car Restoration Really Cost? Hot Rod Lifestyle
[ September 1, 2021 ] Pinstriping Artist Finds Adventure In Her 1966 Jeepster Commando Hot Rod Lifestyle
[ September 1, 2021 ] Jack Chrisman’s 1965 Mercury Comet Restored with Nitro Ford Cammer Rides & Roadkillers
[ August 30, 2021 ] Max ~ A Custom 1946 Mercury Coupe by Murpho’s Rods and Customs Rides & Roadkillers
[ August 30, 2021 ] Poppy’s Patina Clear Coat Wipe or Spray-On Protection in Matte or Gloss Products & Reviews
[ August 28, 2021 ] 1987 Buick Grand National Redesign for 2021 Concept Cars & Design
[ August 25, 2021 ] Hot Rolled vs Cold Rolled Steel Differences and Which You Should Use Metalworking Basics
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LS Engine

How To Keep Your LS Engine Healthy While You Beat The Snot Out Of It

August 10, 2020

If you’re planning to beat the ever-loving snot out of your LS engine, consider these modifications to make it reliable in extreme and competitive circumstances. [More…]

How To Swap Out a Lock Cylinder

How To Swap Out a Lock Cylinder

February 17, 2019

You score a junkyard tilt steering column, but of course, the keys are missing. Here’s how to swap out the lock cylinder. [More…]

How To Chop a Top in 3 Hours

How To Chop a Top in 3 Hours

January 13, 2019

This is a top chop on a 1946 Ford truck cab we did overnight in 3 hours — there are a few tips in the video intended to make chops easier. [More…]

Motor Mount Considerations

2-Minute Tech: Custom Motor Mount Considerations

There are many factors that affect the location of the motor in a hot rod or custom car or truck chassis: Plan ahead. The tech session produced several points to consider when mounting a motor in a hot rod or custom car or truck project… [More…]

Junkyard Engines - The Ultimate Score

How and Where To Score a Cheap Junkyard Engine

A guide to finding junkyard project engine donor vehicles for Chevrolet, Ford, and Mopar hot rods and custom cars and trucks. [More…]

Small Block Ford Engine Block

Speed Secrets ~ Getting 500 HP Out of a Small Block Ford

September 17, 2019

Richard Holdener explains the exact formula to get your Small Block Ford to reach 500-horsepower. [More…]

How to Build a Press Brake

How To Build a Press Brake

A press brake is used to bend plate steel. Daniel shows you how to make a press brake with scrap metal and simple shop tools. [More…]

How To Calculate Block Height

How To Calculate Block Height

Block height measurement is used to calculate the final compression ratio for the combination and also affects other aspects of the engine. [More…]

How to Reupholster a Truck Seat

How To Reupholster a Truck Seat

November 26, 2018

The seat of a truck may take the worst beating of all. Learn how to reupholster your truck seat following this step by step video. [More…]

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