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Paint Then Assemble or Assemble Then Paint?

November 18, 2025

Should you paint the parts first and then assemble them, or assemble the vehicle first and paint it afterward? [More...]

How To Paint Distressed Lettering, Plus Gold Leafing Tips

November 5, 2025

Jack Fleming Artistry shows how to paint distressed lettering and add gold leaf accents on a patina 1957 Chevy [More...]

Chrome Wheel Restoration Before and After

Amazing Wheel Restoration From Super Rusty To Mirror Chrome

October 21, 2025

How to transform a rusted wheel into a flawless showpiece using sandblasting, zinc coating, and a meticulous hydrochroming process. [More...]

How To Mold and Cast Resin Dashboard Knobs — Recreating Dash Jewelry

October 5, 2025

This tutorial shows how to mold, cast, and polish your own resin dashboard knobs — authentic reproductions that turn [More...]

Building The Ultimate Hot Rod In 20 Minutes ~ Ford Free-T

January 2, 2020

The Free-T started as a slap together down and dirty hot rod that we could thrash on at the [More...]

The Mongrel ~ 1959 Ford 100e Body on a Mazda Mx5 / Miata Chassis

The Mongrel ~ 1959 Ford 100e Body / Mazda MX-5 Miata Chassis Swap

January 15, 2019

Rescued from a classic car graveyard, this 1959 Ford 100e is about to find itself on top of a [More...]

How To Diagnose and Repair a Hydraulic Bottle Jack

December 30, 2018

If your hydraulic bottle jack will no longer lift a load, it is most likely repairable with an [More...]

How To Install An Oil Catch Can

April 10, 2019

There are several designs of oil catch cans. Oil separators are included and are used in line with [More...]

Ford 300 Inline 6 Hybrid with a 5.3 Liter Chevy LS Cylinder Head

Ford 300 Inline 6 Hybrid with 5.3 Liter Chevy LS Cylinder Heads

May 23, 2023

Ken Hutchinson from Tall Garage is crafting a cylinder head for his Ford 300 Inline 6 from a pair [More...]

Build Breakdown: Cleetus McFarland's Twin Turbo 427ci Corvette Kart

Build Breakdown: Cleetus McFarland’s Twin Turbo Corvette Kart

June 28, 2018

The Hoonigans at LS Fest West meet Cleetus McFarland and his twin-turbo 427 Corvette death kart, “Leroy The Savage” [More...]

How To Understand Wheel Specs

March 8, 2019

Choosing new wheels is an exciting part of a build, but you’ll need the width, bolt pattern, and [More...]

Understanding Power Brake Boosters

April 29, 2016

To understand the principle behind a brake booster, it is important to understand how a basic brake system [More...]

The Untold Story of the 427 Super Camaros

July 25, 2024

Explore the high-performance legacy of Don Yenko, Joel Rosen (Motion), and Nickey Chevrolet in the 1960s’ horsepower wars. [More…] [More...]

The 5 Rarest American V8 Muscle Wagons

July 22, 2024

Americans have a rich history of producing some of the most formidable V8 muscle wagons. Here are 5 of [More...]

TAXI! The History of Checker Cabs — America’s Most Iconic Ride

October 16, 2025

The history of the Checker Motors Corporation and how they built a reputation for durability, reliability, and sheer toughness… [More...]

Every Car Logo Explained: The Surprising Stories Behind the World’s Most Famous Badges

October 7, 2025

Discover the origins, meanings, and wild myths behind the world’s most iconic car logos in this deep dive into [More...]

The Key to Making Your Car Fast: The Torque Converter

December 12, 2024

The torque converter is crucial to a vehicle’s acceleration and overall drivability. But what makes it so important, [More...]

Are Headers Worth It? Headers vs Manifolds: HP, Torque & Sound

August 15, 2024

Different types of headers and exhaust manifolds will support your car in various ways and have different pros [More...]

SendCutSend Precision Cuts Parts for DIYers

Next Level Your Project With Custom Laser Cut Parts, FAST

August 23, 2024

SendCutSend will precision laser-cut even one-off parts in a variety of materials for as little as $29 and ship free [More...]

Adding AC to Your Vintage Vehicle: Vintage Air Heritage Review

August 5, 2024

Vintage Air Heritage Under-Dash all-in-one heat and cool unit promises to deliver top-notch performance without breaking the bank. [More…] Also [More...]

Nobody Else's Auto Recycling, Great Bend, Kansas

Classic Project Cars, Trucks, and Part Donors For Sale in Great Bend, KS

August 8, 2020

Nobody Else’s Auto LLC in Great Bend, Kansas has 100s of project, build, and part donor quality cars and [More...]

GM Trucks Chevrolet GMC Project Vehicles and Cabs

Chevrolet and GMC Project Trucks For Sale in Great Bend, Kansas

August 23, 2020

Nobody Else’s Auto LLC has Chevrolet and GMC projects, build and part donor quality trucks for sale in Great [More...]

How To Get Started Welding For Dirt Cheap

April 28, 2020

Two amateurs learn to weld with a $100 Harbor Freight Flux 125 flux core welder. [More…]

How To Fabricate and Install Ford Model A Floor Pans

How To Fabricate and Install Floor Pans

June 8, 2018

Matt fabricates sheet metal floor pans for his Model A project and offers several tips to keep the metal moving where you want it to. [More…]

How To Rebuild An Edelbrock 4-Barrel AFB-style Performance Carburetor

March 21, 2021

The crew shows how to save cold-hard-cash by overhauling an Edelbrock AFB-style 4 barrel performance carburetor. [More…]

How To Determine Your Engine’s Redline

November 21, 2018

How do you know where your engine’s Redline is? Here’s your answer. [More…]

How To Update an Old Dated Dashboard with MDF, Fleece, and Fiberglass

April 11, 2019

David Guyton shows you how to make a custom fiberglass dash (or any other interior parts) for your hot rod or custom car or truck project. [More…]

How To Cut Your Long Bed to a Short Bed in a Weekend

October 26, 2019

How to cut your Ford F100 long bed to short bed in a weekend DIY project ~ Two-Part video details cutting frame and bed. [More…]

How To Choose a Hot Rod High-Amp Alternator

May 5, 2020

Determining the alternator amperage required is the current draw, plus any future accessories you plan to add. [More…]

How To Connect GM LSx Engines to an Older GM 4 Speed Manual Transmission

How To Connect LSx Engine to Older GM 4-Speed Manual Transmission

May 26, 2018

How to connect an original GM 4 speed manual transmission (Muncie M20/M21/M22, Borg Warner Super T10) to your swapped in LSx Series engine. [More…]

The Ultimate Drum Brake Repair and Replacement Guide

June 3, 2019

Drum brake replacement: Learn how to replace your drum brakes including the wheel cylinders and bleeding the brakes. [More…]

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