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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...]

1976 Ford Bronco Build

August 13, 2019

This build is a frame-up ’76 that I purchased from an individual in Florida that had started his dream [More...]

Richard Petty Tribute Shop Truck Build from Start to Finish

Richard Petty Themed 1970 Dodge Shop Truck Build from Start to Finish

March 12, 2019

Dylan McCool’s 1970 Dodge has been chassis and engine swapped into a Richard Petty themed Shop Truck — Build [More...]

How To Properly Make a Gasket with RTV

February 20, 2019

Learn how to use RTV to make a rear differential gasket, water-pump gasket, oil pan gasket, thermostat gasket, [More...]

Old Car or Truck? How To Boost Performance

July 14, 2016

Whether it’s the economy or simply because vehicles are more durable, an increasing number of people are driving [More...]

1967 Chevy C/28 Project by Foose Design

May 21, 2019

Chip Foose chronicles his 1967 Chevy C-10 truck build, showing you projects and solutions you can apply at home [More...]

5.7L HEMI Powered 1963 Dodge Dart GT Hardtop Build

May 2, 2019

Mike Toupin’s (aka Tincup) 5.7 Liter HEMI Swapped 1963 Dodge Dart GT Hardtop RestoMod build photo compilation. [More…] Also [More...]

Understanding Tie Rods

September 30, 2016

Tie rods are slender structural rods used as a tie and capable of carrying tensile loads only and [More...]

Camshaft Specifications: What They Mean

November 1, 2018

Camshaft Specifications that seem so hard to figure out, are clearly explained in detail in this series of [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...]

Classic Studebaker Cars, Trucks and Parts For Sale in Harvard, Nebraska

October 18, 2020

Current Inventory includes Studebaker parts, parts cars and full runners perfect for a classic car restoration, above-average car bodies. [More...]

Metal Forming Radius Bends With A T-Stake

May 9, 2018

Kent White demonstrates how to make a quickly and easily form a radius bend using a post-mounted T-stake. [More…]

How To Remove Rubber Bushings without a Press or Fire

How To Remove Rubber Bushings without a Press or Torch

January 23, 2019

This tech short shows how to remove old rubber suspension bushings without a press or without burning them out using flames. [More…]

How To Paint, Weather And Patina With Adam Savage

Adam Savage Demonstrates Weathering Tricks

February 27, 2019

Adam Savage shows us how to paint and weather a newly constructed box to make it look like it’s something that’s been used for decades. [More…]

How To Install Pinion Shims in your Classic Car

How To Install Pinion Shims on Your Classic Car

March 18, 2020

This how-to shows pinion/axle shim installation on a ’69 Ford Fairlane — the basic principles will work on any solid rear axle vehicle. [More…]

How To Rebuild a GM 10 Bolt Chevy 8.5″ Rear End

February 20, 2019

Tinman 2 Kustoms shows how to rebuild a 10 bolt Chevy 8.5″ rear axle in the bagged C10 using Yukon Gear & Axle components. [More…]

How To Set Valve Lash On A Diesel Engine

January 25, 2019

Filthy Rich teaches you how to set valve lash on your 8 valve or 12 valve Cummins diesel engine. [More…]

How To Determine The Age Of Your Tires

February 5, 2021

It is easy to identify when a tire was manufactured by reading its Tire Identification Number (or serial number) and decoding it. [More…]

Homemade DIY Wooden Slapper for Metalwork

How To Make a Wooden Slapper ~ DIY Metal Shaping Tool

March 2, 2021

Wray Schelin from ProShaper Workshop demonstrates how to make a leather-faced wooden slapper for metalwork and shaping. [More…]

5 Super Easy Spray Paint Tricks and Effects

February 19, 2019

From Commando Designs, these are 5 super easy spray paint tricks and effects that will add another layer of cool to your project. [More…]

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