DIY Hot Rod Tech, Tools, Rides & Lifestyle

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...]

Time-Lapse ~ Ford 289 V-8 Engine Rebuild

How To Rebuild A Shelby GT350 Inspired Ford 289 V8 Engine In 5 Minutes

December 10, 2018

Starting with a stock 289 engine out of a totaled 1964 Ford Fairlane, the team upgrades from stock in [More...]

Copperhead 1967 Chevy C10 Street Truck Built from the Frame Up

Building the Copperhead 1967 Chevy C10 Street Truck from the Frame Up

March 6, 2021

Copperhead is a ’67 Chevy C10 build that gets turned into an incredibly fast street truck that looks like [More...]

How to Box-In a Differential Rear End Housing

How To Box-In a Differential / Solid Axle Rear-End Housing

September 5, 2019

You’ll learn how to fabricate and weld on steel plates to stiffen the rear axle and prevent it [More...]

How To Fix Automotive Paint Defects

June 7, 2019

This video addresses several questions about how to fix common paint defects such as paint runs, solvent boil, [More...]

1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Restomod Project by Foose Design

1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Restomod Project by Chip Foose Design

October 30, 2020

Chip Foose and the Foose Design team are restomoding Victor’s 1956 Chevy Bel Air with a chassis swap and [More...]

Slammed, Chopped, and Notched ~ Zac’s C10 Chevy Gets LOW

March 29, 2019

Zac takes his Chevy C10 chopper hauler and gets it real low to the ground with a lowering kit [More...]

Understanding Brake Master Cylinders

May 23, 2016

The master cylinder is a hydraulic pump that supplies hydraulic fluid under pressure to each of the wheels. [More...]

Understanding Automotive Relays

October 9, 2018

A relay is essentially a switch that is operated electrically rather than mechanically and are used extensively in [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 BIG Trucks For Sale in Harvard, Nebraska

September 16, 2020

Parts trucks and full runners perfect for someone doing a “big Truck” build, above-average cabs perfect for “big short [More...]

How To Lead - Leading a Body Panel with Gene Winfield

How To Lead a Body Panel with Gene Winfield

February 24, 2018

Legendary customizer Gene Winfield stops by to give a lesson in the art of leading, where heated lead is used to smooth and fill body panels. [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…]

How To Swap A GM 12-Bolt Rear-End To Positraction

May 22, 2019

Have a bunch of power under your hood? Are you only spinning one wheel on those burnouts? Solve all your one-wheel peel problems here. [More…]

Five Ways to Improve Handling in an F100

May 3, 2020

We discuss five ways to improve the handling on your Ford F100 truck including polyurethane bushings, sway bars, and Crown Vic swap. [More…]

How To Upgrade To Threaded Engine Block Oil Plugs

January 1, 2019

Oil plug holes in an engine block can become worn out which can lead to leaks and a potential blow-out. Here is a reliable threaded solution. [More…]

How To Hot Rod a Vintage GM Straight 6 Engine

April 29, 2018

Everybody knows that the engine is a central key component to ANY Hot Rod project. But is a V8 the only way to go? NO WAY! Stacey David shows you why. [More…]

How To Create Crazy Power on a Cheap 5.3L Vortec with Minor Upgrades

June 28, 2020

Starting with a cheap high-mileage 5.3L Vortec engine, the crew makes as much horsepower as they can, spending as little money possible. [More…]

Master Cylinder Installation and Bench Bleeding Procedure

October 6, 2018

Learn how to bench bleed a master cylinder. Removing the air before installation is critical and this tutorial walks you through the process. [More…]

Blown 4L60e Transmission ~ Disassembly and Inspection

July 1, 2020

Busted Classic Garage disassembles and inspects the sub-assemblies in a blown 4L60e transmission out of a ’98 Pontiac Trans AM. [More…]

DIY Hot Rods, Tech, Tools, Ideas & Lifestyle

Most Popular Tools & Look-Ups

What’s Buzzin’

Hot Topics