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1927 Packard Found in Abandoned Factory Sitting for Over 40 Years

1927 Packard Stored Nearly 50 Years in Abandoned Factory

Lifestyle

January 18, 2019

The crew travels to Philadelphia to help rescue a 1927 Packard in a closed down Factory since the 1970’s and off the road since the 1950’s. [More…]

1934 DeSoto Airflow Custom by Bad Chad Customs

Builds and Examples

January 12, 2019

Bad Chad Customs took on a commission to build a custom 1930s style delivery truck, starting with a discarded 1934 DeSoto Airflow coupe. [More…]

1959 Chevrolet El Camino Sleeper Build

Builds and Examples

January 11, 2019

From RestoMod ~ 1959 Chevrolet El Camino Sleeper Build by the Roadster Shop in Mundelein, Illinois. [More…]

1940 Chevrolet Special Deluxe Coupe Hot Rod Build

Builds and Examples

January 5, 2019

1940 Chevrolet Special Deluxe Coupe Hot Rod Build by Gambino Kustoms in San Jose, California. [More…]

DIY 1947-53 Chevrolet Truck 3 to 5 Window Conversion

DIY Projects

January 3, 2019

1947-53/54 Chevrolet 3100 Truck 3 to 5 window conversion using Classic Industries inner and outer panels. [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…]

Leaf Spring Axle Flip ~ How To Install a C-Notch and Axle Flip Kit

How To Install a C-Notch and Axle Flip Kit ~ Leaf Spring Axle Flip

January 16, 2019

Follow along as we lower the rear of our ’75 GMC Sierra Classic using an Axle Flip Kit on the leaf springs and install a C-Notch kit. [More…]

DIY Back Yard Paint Job

January 13, 2019

The HOT ROD staff shows how you can trick your friends into a party so you can paint your hot rod in a weekend! [More…]

1968 Chevrolet C10 Crew Cab Truck (Re)Build

January 17, 2019

1968 Chevy C10 gets longbed cut to shortbed, 42 gallon fuel tank, TBI 454 Big Block engine, AOD and T-case, 4″ lift and 35″ tires. [More…]

2,600HP LS Engine Powered Land Speed Record Crusher Goes 460 MPH

January 16, 2019

BUILD BIOLOGY: What has 2,600 HP and goes 460 MPH? This LS Engine Powered Land Speed Record Crusher. [More…]

1948 Chevrolet 3100 to Mazda B2200 Chassis / Body Swap

January 16, 2019

The marriage of a 1948 Chevrolet 3100 pickup truck and a Mazda B2200 pickup truck. [More…]

The World’s Most Advanced Hot Rod?

January 14, 2019

The Multimatic-designed ’32 Ford hot rod with in-wheel front suspension, Ford Racing motor, and, well, a pile of other goodies. [More…]

15 Crazy Cars and Unusual Classic Vehicles

January 11, 2019

These crazy cars may just be the most unusual vehicles ever made ~ Here is our list of 15 crazy cars and unusual classic vehicles. [More…]

Home-Built Hot Rod VW Shear Heart Attack

This Hot Rod VW Doesn’t Follow Any Rules

January 10, 2019

Jamie Lathwell tells the story behind his home-built Hot Rod VW and where his inspiration came from for “Shear Heart Attack” [More…]

How To Bridge Gaps and Fill Holes in Thin Metal

November 18, 2018

Justin shows you several techniques to bridge gaps and fill holes in this demonstration on an old worn out Harley-Davidson exhaust pipe. [More…]

GM LSx Engine Swap ~ Wiring Harness Preparation

August 28, 2018

By Jay Kopycinski — There was a time when many hot rod enthusiasts were afraid of electronic fuel injection (EFI) on engines, preferring the “relative simplicity” of a carbureted engine that could be run in a [More…]

How To Make Custom Size O-Rings

October 25, 2018

You’ll learn how to measure and cut custom size o-rings using nitrile o-ring cord bonded with Cyanoacrylate adhesive (Super Glue)… [More…]

How to Test an Ignition Coil

October 7, 2015

This testing procedure is valid for just about any automotive ignition coil coil. Using an ohmmeter, check the resistance between the side terminals of the coil. Do this with all of the wires to the coil disconnected. You should see 0.75 to 0.81 ohms of resistance… [More…]

How To Detail with Citrus Cleaners

September 12, 2009

Are you amazed at how many specialty cleaners are available to clean your vehicle? Ever wonder what the pros in Dealerships and Detailing Shops use? In those businesses, concentrated citrus cleaners have replaced them all and taken the center stage. [More…]

How To Remove an LS1 Motor and Transmission from the Bottom

January 6, 2019

This video demonstrates removing an LS1 engine and transmission from a 2001 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 from the bottom. [More…]

Hot Rods, Rat Rods, DIY Custom Cars & Trucks

1927 Packard Stored Nearly 50 Years in Abandoned Factory

1934 DeSoto Airflow Custom by Bad Chad Customs

1959 Chevrolet El Camino Sleeper Build

1940 Chevrolet Special Deluxe Coupe Hot Rod Build

DIY 1947-53 Chevrolet Truck 3 to 5 Window Conversion

DIY Projects and Customizations

How To Make Polyurethane Engine and Transmission Mounts

How To Install a C-Notch and Axle Flip Kit ~ Leaf Spring Axle Flip

DIY Back Yard Paint Job

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1968 Chevrolet C10 Crew Cab Truck (Re)Build

2,600HP LS Engine Powered Land Speed Record Crusher Goes 460 MPH

1948 Chevrolet 3100 to Mazda B2200 Chassis / Body Swap

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The World’s Most Advanced Hot Rod?

15 Crazy Cars and Unusual Classic Vehicles

This Hot Rod VW Doesn’t Follow Any Rules

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