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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...]

Turnin’ A Lost Dream Into A Reality ~ 1952 GMC 3100 Restoration

February 18, 2020

Lance & Wyatt bring a new project into the shop, but not just any project, this ol’ ’52 GMC [More...]

1969 Chevrolet Camaro RestoMod Build

December 29, 2018

1969 Chevrolet Camaro RestoMod Build [More…] Also of Interest: Craftsman Tools 1969 Chevy C10 Pro-Touring Restomod 1970 Chevrolet Camaro [More...]

How To Wire Hot Rod Lights

August 12, 2016

How To Wire Hot Rod Lights with a simple to read, basic hot rod wiring diagram for lighting, [More...]

Building (and Improving) the Best DIY Car Ramps Ever

October 24, 2023

Conventional long metal car ramps can be cumbersome. Here’s how to build a set of car ramps with [More...]

Fabricating Luke Skywalker’s Landspeeder From Star Wars

Fabricating Luke Skywalker’s Star Wars Landspeeder

November 30, 2019

To celebrate the release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Luke Skywalker’s Landspeeder from the first film, A [More...]

1964 C10 Duramax Swap ~ Cheapest DIY Remote Air Ride Control System

’64 C10 Chassis Swap To C30 Tow Truck on Air with 6.6 Duramax

November 12, 2019

Deboss Garage swaps a LB7 Duramax into a 1964 Chevrolet C10 pickup truck acquired on trade, frame swaps the [More...]

Understanding Suspension

April 14, 2016

Most conventional suspension systems use passive springs to absorb impacts and shock absorbers to control spring motions… [More…] Also of [More...]

How To Install and Shim a Starter

January 22, 2019

Is your starter gear not engaging, grinding, or kicking out? Here’s how to properly shim a starter and [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 Original Exterior Sun Visors For Sale

Original Exterior Sun Visors For Sale ~ Chevy, Ford, Mercury, Mopar, More

November 20, 2020

Adding sun visors to your vehicle can help you see while driving in bright sunshine or to add that [More...]

How To Sew Square Corners ~ Upholstery Basics

February 4, 2019

How to deal with square corners when sewing vinyl, leather or fabric cushions or covers using a flatbed sewing machine. [More…]

How To Choose The Right Camshaft

July 12, 2019

Pat Topolinski from Engine Power goes over one of the most discussed topics when it comes to engines: cam selection. Here’s how you can choose the right cam for your application. [More…]

Car headliner covered with playing cards

Quick and Easy DIY Headliner for Less Than $20

September 28, 2022

DIY Headliner from thrift shop playing cards and miscellaneous adhesives arranged into an alternative headliner in JD’s ’59 Ford. [More…]

How To Rattle Can Spray Paint a Motorcycle Helmet

Rattle Cans and 1Shot ~ DIY Motorcycle Helmet Paint

July 26, 2020

YouTuber Iron Gordon shows how to paint a motorcycle helmet with a few cans of spray paint and several colors of 1shot. [More…]

Vintage Car Restoration

July 15, 2009

If you love old cars your not alone. Collectors have breathed new life into these vintage autos by restoring them to like new condition. [More…]

How To Make High-Quality Copper Lugs or Terminals

May 6, 2019

In this video, 1Road demonstrates how to make high-quality copper lugs (copper terminals) out of copper tubing. It’s cheap and easy. [More…]

DIY Wiring Harness Clean-Up and Restoration

November 19, 2018

Here’s how to freshen up, restore, re-tape, and generally clean-up your old and tired wiring harness. [More…]

The Easiest Way to Remove Paint to Bare Metal

July 30, 2024

Watch as we show you how to completely strip your car’s panels back to its original bare metal state. [More…]

How To Know When To Crimp vs Solder

December 5, 2018

“Leave your wire nuts in your house, t-taps in the trash, and the twist-and-tape method to your competition.” Here’s when to crimp vs solder. [More…]

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