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Dirt Cheap Rat Rod 1968 Charger Build-up and Thrash

Dirt Cheap Rat Rod ~ ’68 Dodge Charger Build-up and Thrash

December 23, 2013

A Mad-Max-vibe 1968 Dodge Charger built with motorhome parts, Dukes-style action, lots of low-buck wrenching, hilarious snafus, and more. [More...]

Reviving Lil’ Joe, A 1976 Chevy C10 With The 350 That Shouldn’t Be

January 25, 2024

Jay takes on the challenge of installing the Chevy 350 that shouldn’t be into Amber’s 1976 Chevy C10 Cheyenne, [More...]

Lexus LS400 Chassis Swapped 1951 Chevrolet

1951 Chevy/Lexus LS400 Chassis Swap ~ The Greatest $1,500 Ever Spent?

August 10, 2019

The Hoonigan crew take-in a tough-looking 1951 Chevrolet with a Lexus LS400 Chassis Swap. For $1,500. Seriously. [More…] Also [More...]

Reversing Gears ~ Rescuing One’s Own Derelict 1967 Pontiac GTO

July 26, 2022

Kerry Pierno has manufactured for himself a story of vehicular misfortune but is reversing gears by reviving his 1967 [More...]

How To Chassis Swap an F-100 Pickup with a Cop Car

Chassis Swapping a ’66 Ford F-100 with a Crown Victoria Police Car

March 12, 2018

This is becoming a popular swap: putting 2003-and-newer Crown Victoria frames under older vehicles, especially pickups. [More…] Also of [More...]

Rebuilding a Triumph Spitfire Engine in Less than Three Minutes

July 30, 2012

After his Triumph Spitfire engine crashed, this resourceful gearhead purchased a used engine from a seller on eBay Motors. [More...]

1951 Chevrolet 3100 with Rear-Cooled 6.0 Liter LQ4 LS Motor

April 6, 2018

The motor is a young 83K mile 6.0 liter LQ4 from a 2005 GMC Yukon which will be mated [More...]

1954 Chevy Bel Air Restomod Build ~ Supercharged LSX 454

January 23, 2019

This cherry 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air was dropped off at The Roadster Shop to receive an upgrade on essentially [More...]

Mighty Metro ~ 1954 International Metro Van Build is Complete

October 31, 2019

Join the crew as they perform Operation Metro Build, a 1954 International Metro van on a custom frame, air-ride, [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 Fusible Links ~ The One Wire That Will Save Your Car!

August 6, 2020

In an extreme current overload situation, a fusible link is melted, and ensuing spark and fire are contained [More...]

The Best Worst Car Ever? Roadkill’s “Disgustang”

April 7, 2020

The Roadkill crew has worked on a lot of nasty, dysfunctional cars over the years, but is this ratty [More...]

1929 Ford Model AA WWII-Era Home-Built Doodlebug Tractor

March 30, 2021

Take a walk around an old WWII-era home-built Doodlebug farm tractor made from a 1929 Ford Model AA truck. [More...]

Creation of The Jessi Combs Foundation

September 19, 2019

The Petersen Automotive Museum will be hosting a special exhibit on Jessi’s life and contributions between September 22-25th, 2019 [More...]

The Craziest Barn Finds Ever

September 3, 2019

These stories are probably going to make you want to go from barn to barn in hopes of getting [More...]

Ford 351 Windsor vs 351 Cleveland

January 5, 2019

An overview of some of the Ford engine Family’s, especially the ubiquitous Ford 351 Windsor and 351 Cleveland. [More...]

7 of Ford’s Greatest Engines Throughout History

January 5, 2019

via Car News TV ~ This video features 7 Of Ford’s greatest engines throughout history including the Flathead [More...]

Bestline vs 10W-30 ~ Which Engine Self-Destructs First?

January 11, 2019

How long will a gasoline engine treated with Bestline run without oil? Project Farm finds out. [More…] Also of Interest: [More...]

Which #2 Phillips Impact Driver Bit is Best

August 6, 2020

#2 Phillips impact driver bits are tested for metal hardness, the twisting force for cam out, and the twisting force [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...]

Project Truck Beds For Sale in Great Bend Kansas

Pickup Truck Beds For Sale ~ Chevy Dually, Short Bed, Ford, International

March 16, 2021

Nobody Else’s Auto LLC has several really cool and hard-to-find pickup truck beds from the 1940s to the 1980s [More...]

DIY 1970-81 Firebird and Camaro Suspension Rebuild

April 26, 2020

Jon at Mad Scientist Garage demonstrates a complete rebuild of this ’75 Firebird suspension using simple hand tools in a single weekend. [More…]

What Wheels Should You Run On Your Nostalgia or Traditional Hot Rod?

November 7, 2021

When building a traditional hot rod, wheel options confuse a lot of builders. Here’s a rundown of the different styles that Ford used. [More…]

How To Flare Brake and Fuel Lines

October 28, 2018

Hagerty’s Kyle Smith walks through how to properly create an SAE/double/inverted flare on your brake and fuel lines for your car or truck. [More…]

How To Install Ring and Pinion Gears in a Ford 8.8 Rear-End

November 26, 2018

In this video DIY Guide, The Fab Forums go over how to install ring and pinion gears in a Ford 8.8 rear end. [More…]

How To Repair and Polish Damaged Hubcaps

June 25, 2019

Matt breaks out a handheld planishing hammer and hammer and dollies to correct the damage before taking them to a near mirror polish. [More…]

How To Restore Scratched, Burnt, or Cloudy Welding Lenses

June 17, 2019

Matt at Urchfab shares a quick trick to get your old welding helmet lenses looking like new in 1 minute. Restore and recycle. [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…]

Tips and Techniques For Metal Fabrication You Can Be Proud Of!

January 30, 2024

Garage Fab shares a few tips he incorporates into his metal fabrication process, aiming to enhance the final product’s appearance. [More…]

How To Coat Headers with High Temperature Paint

January 6, 2019

From Power Nation Garage ~ How To Coat Headers With High Temperature Paint on this episode of Two Minute Tech! [More…]

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