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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...]

Building a Budget Hot Rod Chassis

April 9, 2020

DD Speed Shops “T Wrecks” build is turning out to be a visual guide for the ins-and-outs of building [More...]

1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Field Find Revival

July 9, 2020

Putting a ’71 Cutlass on the road after sitting in a field for more than 35 years isn’t exactly [More...]

How To Build a High Performance TH350 or TH400 Transmission

How To Build a High Performance TH350/TH400 Transmission

February 5, 2019

DEBOSS Garage uses his ’67 Pontiac GTO project as an excuse to go over how to build a [More...]

Metal Forming, Tools and Uses Explained By Gene Winfield

November 9, 2018

The legend — Gene Winfield — gives a metalworking demonstration at the SEMA Show. This is a “must [More...]

Supercharged 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS LT4 Build

February 18, 2020

via Hand Built Cars ~ Supercharged 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS LT4 Build by the Roadster Shop in Mundelein, [More...]

1969 Dodge Charger Pro-Touring Build

June 5, 2019

Built from just 25% of the original car, BBT Fabrications builds a very cool, very clean Pro Touring style [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...]

Common V8 Firing Orders, Distributor Locations and Rotation Directions

January 25, 2021

Common Firing Orders. MSD Ignition created this helpful chart that displays many common V8 firing orders and distributor [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...]

5 Cheap Muscle Cars To Buy In This Insane Project Car Market

April 22, 2022

Tony Angelo from YouTube Channel Stay Tuned tells you something you likely already know — The classic/muscle car/Hot Rod [More...]

How To Bend Square Stock Box Tube To 90 Degrees

How To Cleanly Bend Square Stock Box Tube To 90°

October 5, 2019

This simple cutting technique allows for square stock box tube to be bent to a full 90° while maintaining the outer integrity of the tube. [More…]

How To Use A Digital Multimeter

February 19, 2018

The digital multimeter is the go-to tool for electrical problems in a car and is the proper tool to measure voltage, current, and resistance. [More…]

How To Cut GM Coil Springs To Drop Your Ride

March 21, 2019

Global West Suspension discusses and offers a tutorial for trimming (or cutting) GM coil springs to lower your vehicle ride height. [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…]

GM LSx Engine Swap ~ Wiring Harness Preparation

August 28, 2018

The idea is to end up with a simplified engine harness that only needs a minimum number of inputs/outputs for a standalone swap. [More…]

How To Build a Custom Steering Column Drop

November 19, 2018

Matt makes a custom steering column brace/drop for a cowl steering setup. [More…]

How To Rebuild Top End ~ Chevy 350 Small Block Engine

January 9, 2019

Chris shows you how to rebuild the top end of a Chevy 350 V8 small block engine. [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, removing dust from paint. [More…]

Dirt Cheap, Simple Upgrade For All Leaf Spring Cars And Trucks

March 26, 2022

This upgrade is an effective, universal solution that may prevent you from having to add parts or scrap the entire suspension all together. [More…]

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