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Turnin’ A Lost Dream Into A Reality ~ 1952 GMC 3100 Restoration

February 18, 2020

Lance & Wyatt bring a new project into the shop, but not just any project, this ol’ ’52 GMC [More...]

How To Build a High-Performance Flathead Ford Engine

August 7, 2019

Installing camshaft, crankshaft & front cover, piston & rod assembly & installation, pan, valve & head assembly, and engine [More...]

Chevy Small Block 283 Engine Rebuild Before and After

Amazing Chevrolet Small Block 283 Engine Rebuild Time-Lapse

June 27, 2022

Davin Reckow and the Redline Rebuild crew have created a fascinating stop-action time-lapse of a Chevrolet small block 283 [More...]

1972 Ford Gran Torino Big Block RestoMod Project

May 6, 2019

This 1972 Ford Gran Torino was rebuilt as a period-era hot rod – how it would have been done [More...]

Driveway Build: 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback

December 1, 2018

Say hello to the most irresponsible financial decision of my entire life, a 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback project. [More…] [More...]

1973 Chevrolet Nova Damaged in Barn Fire

Spicy Nova ~ Resurrecting a 1973 Chevrolet Nova Barn Fire Survivor

December 11, 2021

Junkyard Digs and Junkyard Mook tag team on resurrecting a 1973 Chevrolet Nova barn fire survivor that lived in [More...]

700HP Shelby GT500 Powered 1966 Lincoln Continental Build

July 30, 2019

The guys at Divers Street Rods have taken two iconic Fords separated by about 50 years and joined them [More...]

Bello’s Kustoms Builds a 1950 GMC COE on an Early 2000’s Chevy Dually

February 6, 2022

Mike Bello modifies an early 2000’s Chevy Silverado 3500 dually chassis for an air bagged 1950 GMC COE or [More...]

Dusty Dahl’s 1947 Chevy 3100 Project

June 24, 2015

Dusty Dahl’s ’47 Chevy 3100 project. It’s still a work in progress he tells us, but should really scoot [More...]

How To Choose And Use Automotive Hardline

November 3, 2018

Hardline materials each have pros and cons so you’ll need to consider the specific application or vehicle system [More...]

Understanding Ignition Systems

September 2, 2017

All gasoline engines require an ignition system. Most four-stroke engines use mechanically timed electrical ignition systems. [More…] Also [More...]

Sinister Slammed ’68 Chevy C10 ~ Backyard-Built by Brothers

August 3, 2020

Shawn Davis meets up with Martin Guero and his badass ’68 C10, an original shortbed Chevy that was backyard [More...]

Junk Car to Drag Car ~ Jon Chase's '55 Tri 5 by Fire

Junk Car to Drag Car ~ Jon Chase’s 1955 Chevrolet

April 19, 2019

Jon saved this 1955 Chevrolet from a life on blocks to being NHRA certified drag car, able to run [More...]

Why You Should Own and Drive a Vintage Vehicle

May 1, 2019

After stored for winter, I took my vintage truck out for the first drive of the year. I wanted [More...]

5 Easy Steps To Outrun The Police

March 20, 2019

Boxing in, spike strips, helicopters, the PIT maneuver. There are many ways Police can stop a fleeing suspect — [More...]

Understanding Manual Clutches

September 9, 2017

What is a clutch and how does it work? We explain how a clutch works and how it [More...]

Hot Rod Engines 101 ~ Ford Flathead

October 2, 2020

Iron Trap Garage’s Matt walks you through the three distinct generations of the Flathead and the differences between [More...]

Which Twist Drill Bit Brand Is Best?

December 10, 2019

12 twist drill bit brands are tested for speed and durability on spring steel, 304 stainless, and mild steel using [More...]

What's the Difference Between Red, Yellow and Blue Top Optima Batteries?

Red, Yellow, and Blue Top Optima Batteries ~ What’s the Difference?

December 16, 2018

Each OPTIMA® color designates a different technology. Your vehicle and your usage will help determine the correct battery color. [More…] [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...]

What Type Of Muffler Should You Go With When Upgrading Your Exhaust?

Upgrading Exhaust ~ What Type Of Muffler Should You Choose?

March 1, 2019

This PowerNation Extra gives you a look at the different kinds of aftermarket mufflers available when you want to upgrade your exhaust system. [More…]

1949-54 GM Torque Tube to Open Driveshaft Conversion Donor Vehicles

July 10, 2020

The primary complaint about an enclosed torque tube driveline is that there are very limited ratios available for the rear end. [More…]

How To Assess an Unfinished Project

April 16, 2019

What happens when you come into an unfinished project vehicle? How do you know what’s sitting in your garage? And how can you find out? [More…]

How To Clone Vintage Knobs

January 24, 2019

Cloning Vintage Knobs – perfect for copying vintage knobs, classic car radio knobs, automotive dash knobs and switches and more. [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…]

How To Make DIY Carbon Fiber Fenders and Body Panels

November 4, 2019

Throttle Stop Garage makes a set of carbon fiber fenders for his Volvo Amazon project, and he does not spare any details. [More…]

How To French Taillights with Bad Chad

March 27, 2020

Bad Chad explains and demonstrates how to french taillights… [More…]

How To Install A Transmission Temperature Gauge

June 14, 2017

A Transmission Temperature Gauge allows you to monitor the operating temperature of your transmission by measuring the transmission fluid’s temperature. Overseeing these temperatures assists in ensuring that your transmission does not overheat causing major damage. [More…]

How To LEGALLY Title Any Classic Car, Truck, Or Motorcycle Using The Vermont Loophole

April 30, 2022

Here is the step-by-step process to obtain official ownership papers in your name, with a minimal outlay of cash and time. [More…]

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