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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...]

1953 Chevrolet 3100 Custom by Classic Car Studio

1953 Chevy 3100 Becomes Custom Restyled Road Tripper

May 25, 2020

Classic Car Studio gave a 1953 Chevy 3100 truck a top-to-bottom custom restyling to build a couple’s road trip [More...]

1972 Chevrolet C10 Suburban RestoMod Build

January 26, 2019

Bryan Ashley’s 1972 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Faux-Patina Rat Rod RestoMod Build Project. [More…] Also of Interest: 570hp LS3 Swapped [More...]

Electric to Mechanical Speedometer Cable Drive Conversion

February 7, 2021

Have you put a modern transmission into your classic car, but want to keep your factory mechanical speedometer [More...]

How To Make DIY Carbon Fiber Fenders and Body Panels

November 4, 2019

Throttle Stop Garage makes a set of carbon fiber fenders for his Volvo Amazon project, and he does [More...]

1969 Hurst Oldsmobile 442 H/O Frame-Off Restoration Project

August 21, 2019

Masi’s Muscle Car Garage skillfully executed a frame-off restoration on this numbers matching factory original Hurst Olds 442 H/O. [More...]

1931 Ford Coupe with Blown Mercury Flathead on a 1932 Pinched Frame

1931 Ford Coupe with a Blown Mercury Flathead on a ’32 Pinched Frame

July 28, 2020

The short shows progress over the course of the build: 5 inch top chop, an engine rebuild, a handily [More...]

How To Measure, Cut, Fit, and Weld Automotive Patch Panels

March 7, 2021

Lakeside Autobody focuses on measuring, cutting, fitting, and welding homemade, DIY automotive sheet metal patch panels. [More…] Also [More...]

Understanding Tie Rods

September 30, 2016

Tie rods are slender structural rods used as a tie and capable of carrying tensile loads only and [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...]

International Trucks For Sale ~ Nobody Else’s Auto in Great Bend, Kansas

August 5, 2020

Nobody Else’s Auto has approximately 40 International trucks in stock for projects and parts. Current inventory is mid-1930s to [More...]

DIY Tricks For Removing Stubborn or Broken Bolts

December 11, 2018

Davin Reckow is here to show you the tools and techniques you’ll need to get those frustrating bolts out of the way. [More…]

TIG Welding Crash Course

November 26, 2018

Cody shows the camera guy, Joe with no welding experience, the basics of TIG welding and how exactly to get started! [More…]

How To Create Crazy Power on a Cheap 5.3L Vortec with Minor Upgrades

June 28, 2020

Starting with a cheap high-mileage 5.3L Vortec engine, the crew makes as much horsepower as they can, spending as little money possible. [More…]

How To Properly Make a Gasket with RTV

February 20, 2019

Learn how to use RTV to make a rear differential gasket, water-pump gasket, oil pan gasket, thermostat gasket, valve cover gasket. [More…]

Plasma Cutting Tips and Tricks for Beginners

January 23, 2019

In this video, Matt Urch shows you some basic tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your plasma cutter. [More…]

How To Fix Dents on Stainless Steel Trim

October 27, 2018

Car and truck trim can be expensive to repair if you send it out to professionals, but with just a few tools you can repair it yourself! [More…]

How To Measure Wheel Back Spacing / Offset

July 13, 2017

Be sure you have proper wheel clearance for your specific car before purchasing new wheels, wheel spacers, and wheel adapters. [More…]

How To Wire an Electric Fuel Pump

March 9, 2017

Wiring an Electric Fuel Pump – Diagram [More…]

How To Be Prepared For A Dyno Session And Not Waste Your Money

August 8, 2022

Calvin from YouTube channel Nivlac57, no stranger to dynos, offers 5 tips and tricks that are key to a successful dyno session. [More…]

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