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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...]

1949 Ford Shoebox / 2008 BMW 335i Chassis Swap

February 12, 2021

This chopped, shortened, and wide-bodied 1949 Ford was swapped on top of a 2008 BMW E92 335i N54 twin-turbo [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...]

How To Choose The Correct Timing Set For Your Application

December 27, 2018

There are a few different types of timing sets out there, each for a specific application. Pat shows [More...]

Installing 220v Outlets in the Shop ~ It’s Easier Than You Thought

January 7, 2022

Jonathan Katz-Moses installs 220v outlets in his shop and demonstrates that it is likely easier than you thought. [More...]

1956 Ford F100 Pickup Truck Build

December 31, 2018

From Hand Built Cars ~ The full build thread of this cab swapped 1956 Ford F100 Pickup Truck project [More...]

1956 Ford F100 Pickup Truck Project

December 4, 2018

Full 1956 Ford F100 Pickup Truck build step by step from tear-down to completion, and everything in between. [More…] [More...]

Understanding Power Brake Boosters

April 29, 2016

To understand the principle behind a brake booster, it is important to understand how a basic brake system [More...]

How To Read a Tire Sidewall ~ DOT Tire Numbering System

Tire Size? How To Read a Tire Sidewall and What it All Means

July 30, 2016

The side of your tire, or tire sidewall, contains everything you need to know about your tire size, [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...]

Classic Cars and Trucks For Sale ~ Harvard, Nebraska

Classic Project Cars, Trucks, and Donor Vehicles For Sale in Harvard, NE

November 2, 2018

Zack at Rudy’s Classic Auto & Chop Shop has provided an updated inventory video showing the vast number of Classic [More...]

How To Effectively Test Spark Plug Wires

May 9, 2019

Learn a simple and easy method of testing spark plug wires in order to eliminate them as the cause of poor engine performance. [More…]

How To Relocate Your Gas Tank Under The Bed

February 25, 2019

Relocating a gas tank to under the bed moves the weight to a more optimal location, frees up interior room and rids gas fumes in the cab. [More…]

How To Swap A GM 12-Bolt Rear-End To Positraction

May 22, 2019

Have a bunch of power under your hood? Are you only spinning one wheel on those burnouts? Solve all your one-wheel peel problems here. [More…]

How To Get The Most Money When Selling A Used Car

April 6, 2020

Here are some solid tips and tricks from Eastwood for getting the most money possible when selling your used car. [More…]

How To Measure Wheel Back Spacing / Offset

July 13, 2017

Be sure you have proper wheel clearance for your specific car before purchasing new wheels, wheel spacers, and wheel adapters. [More…]

Welding Distortion ~ Tips for Keeping it Square

Welding Distortion ~ Tips for Keeping Your Project Square

January 7, 2019

You can limit distortion by weld sequence, fixturing or clamping, and selecting weld sequence and direction of travel. [More…]

How To Set Valve Lash On A Diesel Engine

January 25, 2019

Filthy Rich teaches you how to set valve lash on your 8 valve or 12 valve Cummins diesel engine. [More…]

How To Clean, Whiten, and Restore a Coolant Overflow Tank

February 19, 2021

Here’s a tutorial video showing how to clean and whiten (remove the yellow color) coolant expansion or overflow tanks. [More…]

How To Measure for a Straight Axle Spring

September 28, 2018

There are two measurements that you can use to determine what straight axle spring length you’ll need for your project. [More…]

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