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1946 Plymouth Special Deluxe Engine Swap Fix

April 10, 2018

After a botched engine swap, we were asked to pull the engine, fix the firewall, floor and get this [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...]

Broncosaurus Rex ~ A RATical Rod Build-Off Drive-Off 2020 Contender

July 15, 2020

The Team Broncosaurus 2020 build ‘Broncosaurus Rex’ was designed by Michael Turk and the fabrication is headed up by [More...]

1968 Chevrolet C10 Shortbed RestoMod Build

December 4, 2018

This build started as a father and son project with a 1968 Chevy C10 cab — It’s just that [More...]

Joey Logano & Team Snap-on Build an 800hp Factory Five Hot Rod Truck

August 2, 2019

NASCAR champ Joey Logano joins Snap-on to build a 1935 Factory Five Hot Rod Truck with one of Joey’s [More...]

1951 Buick Straight 8 Fireball Engine Rebuild Time-lapse

December 19, 2020

Witness the total transformation of this tired Buick Straight 8 Fireball Engine — follow every step of the process [More...]

1965 Pontiac Catalina 2+2 Roadster Shop Build

January 2, 2020

This 1965 Pontiac 2+2 rides on a Roadster Shop Fast Track chassis with a fully independent suspension, tubular control [More...]

Build Watch: 1949 GMC Roadster Pickup Project

April 7, 2021

Halfass Kustoms revisits a 1949 GMC Roadster pickup truck build project started some 7+ years ago: “I think it [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...]

Steering 101 ~ Main Steering System Parts and Functions

March 13, 2019

The actual steering wheel function is obvious, there are several other parts to make it all work so [More...]

Understanding Distributors

July 14, 2016

Distributors route the high voltage into the correct firing order to the spark plugs. Both magnetos and battery [More...]

Jeff Allen's LS swapped 1963 VO6 Volvo Amazon

Jeff Allen’s LS Swapped 1963 Volvo Amazon

August 7, 2019

We ran into Jeff Allen at LS Fest West and took some time to talk to Jeff and share [More...]

This Backyard-Built ’69 Camaro is a Neck Breaker

August 11, 2020

The black and red work so well together and to think Junior built this in his backyard (Backyard Specialties) [More...]

Junked ’27 Model T Rescue Mission

March 24, 2020

DD Speed Shop is gathering yard art and forgotten parts to build the ultimate budget 1927 Model T Rat [More...]

It’s Official: 522.783 MPH ~ Jessi Combs Guinness World Record

June 26, 2020

It’s official: Jessi Combs has been awarded the “fastest land speed record (female)” by the Guinness World Records. [More…] [More...]

Differences Between Intake Manifolds

April 24, 2019

There are more intake manifolds on the market today than you can shake a stick at. Here are [More...]

A to Z Glossary of Hot Rod Terms

July 20, 2020

Don’t sound like you don’t know what you’re talking about next time you’re at a car show or [More...]

Scott Shop Towels vs. Red Fabric Shop Towels

Shop Rags ~ Scott Blue Shop Towels vs. Red Fabric Shop Towels

April 28, 2019

Here’s a review and comparison of the famous Scott® Multi-Purpose Blue Shop Towels vs classic cotton/polyester Red Shop Towels. [More…] [More...]

Is Leaded Fuel Better Than Unleaded Fuel?

August 13, 2019

100 octane low lead aviation fuel (100LL avgas) is tested in several engines: Wankel rotary, see-through piston engine, fuel-injected generator, [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...]

Car headliner covered with playing cards

Quick and Easy DIY Headliner for Less Than $20

September 28, 2022

DIY Headliner from thrift shop playing cards and miscellaneous adhesives arranged into an alternative headliner in JD’s ’59 Ford. [More…]

Welding Patch Panels with a Harbor Freight 125 Flux Core Welder

March 25, 2021

Chicago Electric Flux Core 125 Welder from Harbor Freight is used to weld an automotive patch panel into place, repairing a fender rust hole. [More…]

How To Prepare and Paint Chrome Emblems and Trim

June 18, 2020

Chrome emblems and trim look great when shiny and new, they become dull and pitted from lack of care. Here’s how to prep and paint chrome. [More…]

Distressed Lettering on a 1936 Dodge Truck

Distressed Lettering Door Art Demonstration on a 1936 Dodge Truck

November 29, 2018

David from The Sign Shop takes you through the process of hand-painting distressed lettering door art on a 1936 Dodge truck. [More…]

How To Fix Streaking Windshield Wiper Blades Like New in 30 Seconds

December 6, 2021

Renewing your windshield wipers is an easy DIY job and not only restores old wiper blades, but also helps new wiper blades last much longer. [More…]

DIY Hot Tank: Cleaning Engine Parts with a Homemade Barbecue

January 15, 2024

This DIY hot tank is a game-changer for enthusiasts looking to restore engine parts without breaking the bank… [More…]

Holley Brawler Double-Pumper Carburetor Installation and Basic Tuning

February 27, 2022

Holley Brawler carburetors work hard just as their name implies — just raw bare knuckled performance that you can rely on. [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 Save Money on Your Hot Rod Build or Classic Car Restoration

September 17, 2018

Here are a couple tips right off to help keep costs under control as you embark on your hot rod project or build. [More…]

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