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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...]

$5000 and 10 Days To Make Bad Daddy Braddy’s S10 Go 9 Seconds

October 1, 2019

Even though Bad Daddy Braddy lost Build & Battle Season 2 Challenge, The Hoonigans couldn’t let that be the [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...]

How To Select a Torque Converter

December 5, 2018

A torque converter is a fluid coupling device that transfers power from engine to transmission. Here’s how to [More...]

Tools That Don’t Suck ~ Homemade Pipe Anvil

November 16, 2018

This Pipe Anvil helps you to make radius bends in sheet metal and quickly create parts like transmission [More...]

Twin-Engine Rat Rod Mini Bike Build ~ Franken Stratton

June 22, 2019

Franken Stratton with Two 8 HP Briggs & Stratton Engines on a modified chassis – get the engines running [More...]

The Cushman Project ~ 1940’s Cushman Scooter Restoration

August 10, 2019

Matt is determined to reincarnate a 1940s Cushman Scooter into something custom, cool and fast! [More…] Also of Interest: [More...]

Is Synthetic Motor Oil Better For Your Car?

June 9, 2020

Synthetic oil has fewer impurities and is more resistant to sludge formation, so your engine stays cleaner, operates [More...]

Understanding Fuel Filters

April 5, 2017

The fuel filter’s job is to trap large particles in the fuel and stop them from getting into [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...]

Chevy Ford Dodge IH Diamond T Project Truck Cabs For Sale

Chevy, Ford, Dodge, and IH Truck Cabs For Sale in Great Bend, Kansas

March 19, 2021

Nobody Else’s Auto LLC has Chevrolet, Ford, Dodge, International, and Diamond T truck cabs for sale in Great Bend, [More...]

How To Replace Floor Pans In Your Classic Car

May 20, 2020

Fitzee’s Fabrications guides you through replacing a rusty classic car floor pan with an aftermarket replacement panel in a third-generation (1968-74) Chevrolet Nova. [More…]

Vintage Car Restoration

July 15, 2009

If you love old cars your not alone. Collectors have breathed new life into these vintage autos by restoring them to like new condition. [More…]

How to Super Clean the INSIDE of Your Windshield

October 1, 2019

This is a 3 step method to clean the inside of your windshield with no streaking and no oily film. Fast and Easy streak-free windshield. [More…]

LS Swap Essentials: What You Need To Know

October 26, 2018

Chase Christensen takes you through every component and solution that you’ll need to consider when tackling your own LS engine swap. [More…]

Speed Secrets ~ Getting 500 HP Out of a Small Block Ford

September 17, 2019

Richard Holdener explains the exact formula to get your Small Block Ford to reach 500-horsepower. [More…]

How To Build A Sleeper Volkswagen

October 25, 2015

The Mighty Car Mods boys embark on an ambitious project to build an epic sleeper with a 1000% increase in power. [More…]

How To Choose The Right Paint For Your Project

April 23, 2019

There are several paint systems you can choose from for your project, so here’s how to choose which one is best for you… [More…]

How To Swap Out a Lock Cylinder

February 17, 2019

You score a junkyard tilt steering column, but of course, the keys are missing. Here’s how to swap out the lock cylinder. [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…]

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