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1951 Chevrolet 3100 6.0 L LQ4 LS Motor Swap

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...]

1969 Ford F100 5.0 Coyote Swap / 6-Speed Project

December 4, 2018

Builder and Owner: Hackster ~ 1969 Ford F100 5.0 Coyote Swap/6-Speed Build Project. [More…] Also of Interest: 1967 Ford [More...]

Upside-Down ~ 1946 Ford 1 Ton Rat Rod Truck Build

Upside-Down ~ 1946 Ford 1 Ton Rat Rod Truck Gets Instant Chassis Slam

March 28, 2020

This is Dizzo Martell’s 1946 Ford 1 Ton Rat Rod Truck that’s built on a chassis flipped upside down [More...]

1964 Buick Riviera Custom RestoMod Build

Dirty Dan’s 1964 Buick Riviera Custom RestoMod Project

May 5, 2019

Dirty Dan picked up this 1964 Riviera from the grandson of the original owner who had big plans to [More...]

Spirit of Aasen ~ 1953 Volvo PV 800HP 2JZ Swapped Drift Monster

November 1, 2019

Stig Arne Solheim built this 1953 Volvo PV444 with a 3.4 L 2JZ-GTE inline-six with a stroker kit, forged [More...]

How To Build a Hot Rod Frame from Scratch

October 9, 2023

The Hot Rod Workshop dives into building a hot rod frame from scratch for his Roadster pickup project, taking [More...]

Project Pictorial: 1936 Auburn Speedster Gets Modern Chassis

January 13, 2021

Staffan Ellström low-budget chassis swaps a 1936 Auburn Speedster found in a shed with a Mercury chassis and Chevy [More...]

How To Build a 2,500hp Blown 528ci HEMI Street Engine

August 13, 2019

Rebuilding the motor in a 2,500 HP 1963 Plymouth Valiant street car with motor specifications and more information throughout [More...]

Home-Built: Custom Off-Road Buggy Build

December 2, 2018

JP Massey’s Custom Off-Road Buggy is a 97′ 350 Vortec/4L80E powered beast that rolls on a pair of Rockwell 2.5 ton front [More...]

Uses For Different Tire Applications

February 8, 2019

Different tire applications ~ Depending on where you’re taking your rig helps determines what tires you’ll need. [More…] [More...]

10 Winter Car Tips and Tricks You Need To Know

February 19, 2021

If you live somewhere that gets snow, this video teaches some helpful tips and tricks I have learned [More...]

Old School 1965 Chevy El Camino

January 7, 2020

Memo’s 1965 El Camino is done with original stuff, an upgraded motor, paint, and a few other little ditties. [More...]

Twin Turbo School Bus Does Wheelies!

February 14, 2020

Josh Mazerolle from Vague Industries and his gang are putting Twin Turbos on an LS-powered School Bus and shortening [More...]

Classic Cars in Cuba

April 12, 2017

You can walk into the street and feel like you’re stepping back in time. Cuba is full of American [More...]

Wrecking and Reviving a $50 Mini Bike

September 25, 2019

Mad Scientist Garage bought a cheap mini bike and revived it in an auto parts store parking lot… a [More...]

Single vs. Dual Reservoir Master Cylinders

November 20, 2018

Learn about Single and Dual Reservoir Master Cylinders as well as the benefits of using one over the [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...]

Top 10 Tools Tested by Project Farm in 2021 ~ Great Gift Ideas

November 24, 2021

Todd at Project Farm has been busy this year performing some of the best tool tests on YouTube. So, what [More...]

How a Retro Camping Trailer is Made

August 14, 2019

These single-axle rolling campers are comforting, birch-wood wombs inspired by Danish design and made with all-American parts. [More…] Also of [More...]

Bud’s Salvage ~ 1930s-70s Parts and Project Cars/Trucks in Oklahoma

March 2, 2022

Mr. Goodpliers tours Bud’s Salvage to check out their inventory of 1930s to 1970s vintage cars and trucks available [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 Adjust a 700R4 Transmission TV Cable

December 7, 2019

The geometry and tension are absolutely critical for the Throttle Valve (TV) Cable and transmission to be happy. Here’s how to adjust it. [More…]

How To Build and Install Exhaust Flame Throwers

January 7, 2018

Here’s how to wire your ride to shoot fire from the exhaust with flame thrower examples, wiring diagrams, tools, and supplies needed. [More…]

How To Shape a Motorcycle Gas Tank with Ron Covell

How To Make a Motorcycle Gas Tank with Ron Covell

December 3, 2018

Legendary metal shaper and fabricator Ron Covell shapes a motorcycle gas tank and explains the metal fabrication tips and tricks he uses. [More…]

How To Make Fiberglass Molds and Parts

November 11, 2018

How to make fiberglass molds and parts. A motorcycle fender is repaired. A mold is then made and a part is made from the mold [More…]

How To Measure For and Fit Your Tie Rod and Drag Link

January 17, 2022

Joe McCollough shows how to measure your tie rod and drag links. It is the same process when measuring any tie rod kit and steering set up. [More…]

How To Determine Ride Height and Shock Absorber Length

July 6, 2016

Ride Height is the height of your car or truck when it is sitting and the suspension is at the optimum setting (height)… [More…]

How To Polish Aluminum Wheels to Look Like Chrome

May 6, 2018

How to remove years of oxidation and corrosion on aluminum Mag wheels the quick and easy way using a Mag Wheel Restoration Kit. [More…]

How To Set Ignition Timing

February 28, 2018

Setting the timing on your engine is one of the most misunderstood adjustments. Here is how to set ignition timing, clearly explained. [More…]

How To Setup a TIG Welder Step-by-Step

January 13, 2019

The professionals at Weld.com clearly guide you step-by-step through the setup process for a new TIG welder. [More…]

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