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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...]

1956 Chevrolet Bel Air LS3 Pro Touring RestoMod Build

November 12, 2018

MetalWorks built this full pro-touring RestoMod ’56 Bel Air for a customer. It features an Art Morrison chassis and GM [More...]

1968 Chevrolet C10 Crew Cab Truck (Re)Build

January 17, 2019

1968 Chevy C10 gets longbed cut to shortbed, 42 gallon fuel tank, TBI 454 Big Block engine, AOD and [More...]

How To Install One-Piece Door Glass in 1955-59 Chevy & GMC Trucks

January 4, 2019

How To Install One-Piece Door Glass in 1955-59 Chevrolet and GMC Task Force Series Pickups, Panel Trucks, and [More...]

How To Calculate Size of Carburetor Needed in CFM

How To Calculate the Size of Carburetor Needed in CFM

December 3, 2020

Optimize performance with a correctly sized carburetor: This calculator gives the engine’s air intake volume requirements in CFM… [More...]

1940 Ford Pickup Truck Build ~ 40 Shades of Grey

Supercharged 1940 Ford Pickup Truck Build

October 22, 2019

Carolina Kustoms of Portland, Oregon transforms this old 1940 Ford Pickup into a unique show winning Muscle Truck. [More…] [More...]

1951 Buick Special Deluxe Custom Chop Top Build

May 22, 2019

“THE SHANE ASYLUM” ~ H.A.M.B. Member hacknwhack’s custom ride: A home-built 1951 Buick Special kustom chop top. [More…] Also [More...]

Understanding Disc Brakes

August 3, 2017

To better explain how disc brakes work, we go over the components of the brake and the technology [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...]

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...]

Junk Yard Tour ~ Martell's Salvage, North Dakota

Martell’s Salvage has 1,000s of Project Cars and Trucks For Sale in ND

October 15, 2020

Martell’s Salvage has more than 4,000 vehicles on hand, the bulk of which are fully restorable project vehicles. Take [More...]

How To Prep a Patch Panel for Welding

July 10, 2019

The Pneumatic Perfect Panel Prep Tool easily provides a perfectly beveled 45° weld-prepped edge in 20 or 18 Gauge sheet metal to achieve solid, full-penetration MIG or TIG butt welds. [More…]

Slapper Files ~ Auto Body Work's Magic Wand

How To Make Slapper Files ~ DIY Metal Shaping Tool

August 31, 2020

Slapper files make raising a dent while knocking down high spots a piece of cake — the file marks appear in the low spots. [More…]

WelderUp’s Steve Darnell on Building Rat Rod Suspension

August 16, 2019

Building Rat Rod Suspension – Steve Darnell of WelderUp shows you all the steps needed to make your own set of Rat Rod Torsion Shocks. [More…]

Swapping Holley Electric Choke to Manual Choke for Total Control

June 5, 2022

How to swap electric choke to manual on the Holley 750 cfm Double Pumper carburetor for more control with Holley’s conversion kit. [More…]

How To Find and Build the Perfect Classic Truck Project

September 4, 2021

Want to know more about getting started with a classic truck project. Here’s pointers on how to find a project truck and how to build one. [More…]

How To Make A Battery Tray With Simple Tools

May 10, 2021

Fitzee’s Fabrications demonstrates how to make a battery tray with recycled metal and simple tools and a no-nonsense approach. [More…]

How To MIG Weld In Tight Spaces and Corners

How To MIG Weld In Corners, Close Quarters, and Tight Spaces

November 28, 2018

Matt Urch of Urchfab demonstrates a little trick for getting your MIG welds into those corners and other tight spaces. [More…]

How To Turn a Stick Welder Into a TIG Welder

February 12, 2019

Bob Moffatt demonstrates how to turn any stick welder into a TIG welder with just a few simple changes you can make yourself. [More…]

How To Swap 1st Gen Dodge Truck Rotors from 5×5.5 to 5×4.5

July 3, 2022

How to swap late 1st Gen Dodge truck rotors for early 1st Gen truck rotors effectively changing the bolt pattern from 5×5.5 to 5×4.5. [More…]

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