Hot Rod How To & DIY Project Guides — From the basics like How To Test an Ignition Coil to more advanced subjects like How To Select Proper Rear-End Gear Ratio to the more exciting like How to Build and Install Exhaust Flame Throwers or productive, like How To Install a Universal Rear Step Notch Kit — Whatever you do, Build Something Cool …
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Jeremy Stoermer shows how to add an in-tank high-pressure fuel pump to your stock gas tank with Holley Retro-Fit Universal Fuel Modules.
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Holley carburetors are built for performance — From NASCAR To Your Car, NHRA to boats, Holley carbs build power and perform out of the box.
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Learn a simple and easy method of testing spark plug wires in order to eliminate them as the cause of poor engine performance.
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This alternator works together with the battery to supply power when the vehicle is running. Here’s how to test and troubleshoot.
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If the smoked effect is what you’re going for, you can do this in your own garage. There are many ways to get it done.
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This is a quick demonstration of how to use a slapper file to remove dents in auto body sheet metal that need little to no filler.
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When engine swapping up to a fuel injected engine, there are a few things to consider when installing the exhaust, including O2 sensors.
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Looking for Budget Boost? Join Freiburger and Dulcich as they add boost to several engines for a lot less than you’d think!
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Bolt pattern is the diameter of an circle formed by the centers of the wheel lugs. Common bolt patterns are 4, 5, 6, or 8 lug holes. The diagrams here indicate the proper measuring methods.
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Hydraulic valve adjustment made easy: Here is how to adjust hydraulic valves right the first time, every time.
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In this video, Steve Darnell from WelderUp shows you how to fix damaged spark plug threads with a Helicoil Kit.
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How to etch large-sized numbers onto sockets and tools so you can actually see what size they are using a simple battery.
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How to weld-in a 4-link rear suspension system onto any chassis: axle location, Panhard bar fitment, theory and shock absorber angle.
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Kyle Smith gives you offers tips and tricks to make your gaskets using a kit from your local auto parts store and everyday household items.
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Kyle Voss of The Fab Forums demonstrates a tool he made to help stretch sheet metal.
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When working with suspension, wheels, and brakes, wheel clearance is key. Follow these easy steps to calculate offset and wheel clearance.
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Matt goes over how to use Pre Painting Prep and Oil Eater to remove some old black paint while preserving the original paint underneath.
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Swap a 4.8, 5.3, or 6.0 Liter LSX engine swapped into any vehicle and running by just following these 5 steps.
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The crew shows how to save cold-hard-cash by overhauling an Edelbrock AFB-style 4 barrel performance carburetor.
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TC Penick of Bay One Customs shows you his trick to get perfect panel gaps when building or restoring a car or truck.
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Kent White demonstrates how to make a quickly and easily form a radius bend using a post-mounted T-stake.
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One of the most misunderstood parts of mating an engine and transmission is indexing the bellhousing to the back of the engine properly.
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How to make exhaust X Pipes, Y Pipes, H Pipes, Splayed Pipes, and Parallel Pipes, as well as variants of each.
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DIY Driveshaft Balancing ~ How to manually balance a driveshaft in a RWD vehicle, yourself, at home.
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How to balance a tire yourself at home — This portable wheel balancer makes it easy to balance tires accurately with its bull’s eye level.
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A simple device with a few switches and a salvaged connector allows direct control of shift solenoids bypassing the vehicle computer.
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There are several applications of exhaust header wrap, but the principles are pretty much the same and covered in this video.
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Here are a couple tips right off to help keep costs under control as you embark on your hot rod project or build.
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Kevin Tetz shows you the difference between sanding and shaping, which grit of sandpaper to use, and how to use various sanding blocks.
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Portawalls make a great accessory for your custom car, truck, or motorcycle and the whitewall inserts are available in various sizes.
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Matt centers the engine in the chassis and welds in Ford style biscuit mounts for a Ford Flathead V8 Engine.
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This DIY How-To is for modifying an oil pan with baffles at home for better oil control on acceleration and deceleration.
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It’s possible to get great results, by hand, with compound, polish or wax as long as you use the right products and the right technique.
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Wiring harnesses can be complex, but a bare-bones bike build project means that you can eliminate a lot — Here are the basic wiring diagrams.
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Bad Chad Hiltz explains and demonstrates the basics of bodywork, primer, pinholes, guide-coats, and sanding.
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Matt takes a 1938-39 Ford pickup truck grill insert and sections it to get the proportions to match a channeled Ford Model A Sport Coupe…
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Want to know more about getting started with a classic truck project. Here’s pointers on how to find a project truck and how to build one.
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Matt shows how to make and bead roll a full replacement cowl panel for the 1930 Model A Roadster project.
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Justin Voss shares his go to method for TIG welding up a gap ending up with a weld that looks just as good as a perfect joint.
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It’s part of engine building; how to lift, move and store your engine with lifting brackets, load levelers, storage, and moving cradles.
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Fitzee’s Fabrications walks you through making a simple aluminum fan shroud for dual electric fans with basic tools.
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An easy way to convert an AC welder to a DC welder ~ wire in an inexpensive rectifier and achieve stronger weld using 7018 rods.
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The Hot Rod Hippie discusses Butt Welding vs Overlapping Sheet Metal Panels on your hot rod or custom vehicle project.
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Using a grinder and flapper wheel to work through the outer layer of a tire to expose the illustrious whitewall layer – Be careful…
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Car or truck won’t start? Here’s what the sounds mean, how to troubleshoot and when to rebuild or replace your starter motor.
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A torque converter is a fluid coupling device that transfers power from engine to transmission. Here’s how to select the right one for you.
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Learn how to correct common automotive paint issues. These tips can help solve practically every automotive refinishing problem imagined.
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DIY Headliner from thrift shop playing cards and miscellaneous adhesives arranged into an alternative headliner in JD’s ’59 Ford.
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Monster Transmission’s original MonStar, Curt, shows how to convert from an original factory TH400 transmission to a 700R4 transmission.
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Here are several tips from Urchfab on cutting, welding and finishing steel box corners to a seamless finish.
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DIY Metal Brake for Bending Sheet Metal
How to Split a Wishbone project
Lowering Your Hot Rod - How to Channel a Ford Model A with Eastwood
How To Build a Pickup Truck Bed + SEMA on Hands-On Cars 10 - Eastwood
How To Get Perfect Panel Gaps - Doors, Fenders, Hood - Car Resto Tricks - TC Penick and Eastwood
Slicing & Dicing - Modifying Grille Shells
How To Make a Paper Pattern Template for Metal Fab & Sheet Metal - Hand-Made Fender - Eastwood
How To Fabricate A Chassis - Building a Model A Hot Rod with Eastwood
TFS: How to Notch Tubes Without a Tube Notcher
How To Install Floor Pans - Ford Model A - Metal Fabrication with Eastwood
How to Build a Custom Transmission & Driveshaft Tunnel - Ford Model A - Eastwood
How To Lead: Leading a Body Panel with Gene Winfield - Using Body Solder Kit from Eastwood
How To Restore Your Engine & Underhood Components! AlumaBlast – Spray Gray – Engine Paint & More
How to Remove Rust with Electricity
How to remove a rounded nut or bolt- 5 different ways