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Bad Chad Marries a 1949 Mercury and 1936 Ford into a Custom Built COE

September 11, 2021

Bad Chad combines a four-door ’36 Ford and ’49 Mercury into a fully custom cabover truck in his rural [More...]

Rebuilding a Triumph Spitfire Engine in Less than Three Minutes

July 30, 2012

After his Triumph Spitfire engine crashed, this resourceful gearhead purchased a used engine from a seller on eBay Motors. [More...]

805hp Boss Nine 1969 Ford Mustang Build

February 15, 2019

This build compilation shows a 1969 Ford Mustang built by Anvil Auto that sports a 520ci Boss 9 engine [More...]

1955 Chevy Truck Rebuild ~ Two Year Backyard Step-by-Step

1955 Chevy Truck ~ Two Year DIY Step-by-Step Backyard Rebuild

January 2, 2019

George Contreras and his Dad rebuilt this ’55 Task Force truck from the frame up. Watch their two year [More...]

Stuart Adams’ 1969 TUX Camaro Build from Start to Finish

May 13, 2019

‘TUX’ took accolades such as Great 8 Finalist, Goodguys Street Machine of the Year, Street Rodder Triple Crown Award, [More...]

Will DD Speed Shop Survive the 2022 Power Tour In A 65 Year Old Chevy?

May 31, 2022

Dan at DD Speed Shop is prepping his 1957 Chevy for the 2022 Hot Rod Power Tour and does [More...]

1964 Chevrolet Corvette Pro-Touring Build

August 14, 2019

via Hand Built Cars ~ Pro-Touring.com member Poorhousenext’s 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Pro-Touring Build. [More…] Also of Interest: [More...]

1941 Cadillac Coupe Gets One-Off Chassis, Northstar Power, New Face

May 19, 2020

This custom one-off Northstar powered 1941 Cadillac 2 door coupe was built from the bottom up by Tucci Hot [More...]

Hannah’s 1959 Chevy Viking Build Roundup… and Changing the Patina?

March 29, 2022

Hannah’s 1957 Chevy Viking started life as a two-ton grain truck. It gets a chassis and engine swap, and [More...]

Understanding Cooling Systems

January 14, 2017

It is the job of cooling systems to dissipate heat. This makes the cooling system a quite an [More...]

How To Choose a Manual Clutch Set

February 28, 2019

Choosing the correct performance clutch for your combination will ensure you get all that power to the rear [More...]

Behold This Original Unrestored 1959 Chevrolet Impala

September 13, 2016

Kevin Tetz takes a very rare 1959 Chevrolet Impala spotted at Wheels In Motion in Pottstown, PA. for a [More...]

This 1969 Chevy Impala SS Defines Muscle Car

February 21, 2019

Mike Musto drives a Chevrolet Impala that may be THE quintessential muscle car. [More…] Also of Interest: 1961 Chevrolet [More...]

Dad Surprised with 1955 Ford Drive on 99th Birthday

June 19, 2019

Walt West’s wish was to drive the 1955 Ford he bought brand new and has been parked in a [More...]

Inside the Model A Ford Assembly Line: 1928-1931

February 7, 2024

Witness the captivating journey of Model A Ford production from raw materials to finished cars rolling off the assembly [More...]

Cheap Junkyard V8 Engine Potential ~ Ford vs Chevy vs Dodge

September 29, 2020

Even from a simple walk through the wrecking yard, every engine bay offers the beginning of a powerhouse. [More...]

Synthetic vs Conventional Oil ~ There’s A Good Reason To Switch

December 17, 2020

Jason Fenske spent time discussing Synthetic Motor Oil vs Conventional Motor Oil and more with Mobil 1 engineers. [More...]

Which is the Best Torque Wrench? Ten Brands Tested

January 2, 2022

Project Farm tested torque wrenches for initial accuracy when new at 50, 100, 150, 200, and 250 foot-lbs. and again [More...]

Tech Talk ~ Hot Rod Aluminum Radiators

December 12, 2018

Speedway’s line of universal radiators makes it easy for budget-minded racers to get a professional-quality aluminum racing radiator. [More…] Also [More...]

1930s to 1980s Project Vehicles and Parts For Sale in Great Bend, Kansas

April 14, 2022

Nobody Else’s Auto LLC in Great Bend, Kansas spans 20 acres ~ 1,500 vehicles and massive parts stash in [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...]

Ford F-100 5 Speed Transmission Swap on Budget

Ford F-100 T5 5 Speed Transmission Swap on Budget

November 7, 2018

An inexpensive and reliable solution to swap a 5 Speed Transmission into a Ford F-100 on a Budget. Parts List Included. [More…]

How To Grind Inside Corners

February 24, 2021

A file, die grinder, and curved flap disc are demonstrated to show you how to properly handle inside corner grinding. [More…]

How To Repair And Straighten Stainless-Steel Trim

How To Straighten and Repair Stainless Steel Trim

December 11, 2018

Stainless trim is common to many cars from the 20s through the 70s; with a little effort, it can be made to look like new again. [More…]

Tube Bending Basics ~ What You Need to Know

November 12, 2018

Tube Bending Basics covers general knowlege of materials, dies, benders, Center Line Radius, bending gauge, cheater creation, and more. [More…]

1955-59 GM Truck Body Panel Alignment: Cab to Door to Fender to Hood

January 1, 2021

How to align cab to doors to fenders and hood are fully covered, as well as an explanation of what and where the alignment pivot points are. [More…]

1963-1972 Chevy and GMC Dropped Rear Coil Spring Install

Dropped Rear Coil Spring Install on 1963-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks

March 20, 2019

TV Host and Custom Car Builder David Welch goes over easily dropping your classic Chevrolet or GMC Truck with lowered coil springs. [More…]

Engine Block and Pistons and Connecting Rod Assembly

Engine Building 101 ~ Installing Pistons and Connecting Rod Assemblies

August 24, 2020

Brian and Mike from Summit Racing take you through the entire process of installing your completed piston, piston ring, and connecting rod assemblies into your engine. [More…]

How To Make Polyurethane Engine and Transmission Mounts

January 19, 2019

In this detailed video, you’ll learn how to make polyurethane engine and transmission mounts from liquid polyurethane. [More…]

DIY Bench Vise with Quick-Lock Clamp

December 21, 2018

Build a DIY bench vise with a quick-lock cam clamp from scrap metal. [More…]

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