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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...]

V8 Squarebody Swap in a Weekend: Powering Up Casper with a Small Block 350!

October 30, 2023

For those with a classic truck needing revitalization, the V8 swap is a highly rewarding project, that’s achievable within [More...]

1935 Sedan Rock Crawler Rat Rod Build and Test Drive

January 9, 2019

This video shows Gary Dunsworth’s efforts converging a 1935 sedan body and a rock crawler that produced this 4×4 [More...]

Metal Shaping with Simple Hand Tools ~ Hammer Forming

May 9, 2018

Hammer forming is one of the oldest, simplest, and least expensive ways to shape sheet metal and a [More...]

How To Fabricate a Custom Hot Rod Dashboard

October 26, 2018

Matt goes over how to build a custom hot rod dash using nothing more than a bead roller, [More...]

Popeyes Rod Shop 1941 Ford COE Custom Hauler

1941 Ford COE Custom Hauler Build

December 16, 2019

Popeye’s Rod Shop out of Southern Louisiana spent over a year and a half off-and-on building this spectacular 1941 [More...]

1950 Chevrolet Deluxe Chop Top Bare Metal Build

March 31, 2019

KillBillet Member hoitink got himself a free 2 door 1950 Chevrolet Deluxe so he opted to section it 3 [More...]

How To Diagnose and Replace Universal Joints

February 28, 2019

Learn how to tell if your u-joints are bad and how to replace u-joints in this in-depth DIY [More...]

Understanding Car Starters

June 4, 2017

The modern starter motor is a direct current electric motor with a solenoid switch that is similar to [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 Make an Inexpensive DIY Fab Table

December 6, 2018

Justin demonstrates a very useful design of a fabrication table using inexpensive and strong materials to make a table more versatile for fab. [More…]

4 Different Ways To Cut and Weld Box Tube Corners

January 28, 2020

Here are several tips from Urchfab on cutting, welding and finishing steel box corners to a seamless finish. [More…]

Automotive Paint Troubleshooting Causes and Cures

How To Troubleshoot Automotive Paint: Causes and Cures

January 13, 2018

Learn how to correct common automotive paint issues. These tips can help solve practically every automotive refinishing problem imagined. [More…]

Motorcycle Gas Tank Painted like Serape Mexican Blanket

Serape Mexican Blanket Candy Paint Tutorial by Time Warp Custom Paint

January 3, 2022

Adam Paul of Time Warp Custom Paint shows you how to paint serape Mexican blanket pattern panel graphics on a Harley Davidson chopper tank. [More…]

Common MIG Welder Faults And How To Fix Them

November 29, 2018

Matt Urch shares a few tips on how to troubleshoot common problems that often impact MIG welders. [More…]

How to Reverse the Main Leaf of a Leaf Spring

How To Reverse a Main Leaf Spring or Eyelet Flip

January 15, 2019

MacroMachines demonstrates how to reverse the main leaf of a rear spring from a Model T, difficult due to the large hump in the middle. [More…]

How To Tune Out Carburetor Hesitation ~ Accelerator Pump Magic

March 22, 2021

Getting your carbureted engine to snap off idle like a fuel-injected one can be a simple matter of fine-tuning the accelerator pump. [More…]

How To Remove Side Window and Vent Assembly from 1955-59 GM Trucks

How To Remove Side Window/Vent Assembly from 1955-59 GM Trucks

January 4, 2019

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… [More…]

How To Achieve Power Gains Without Taking Your Engine Apart

January 31, 2021

Adjust ignition, timing, carburetor, air cleaner, and engine oil to improve the performance of each without cracking open your engine. [More…]

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