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The Unexpected Freedom of Driving an Old Car

November 15, 2025

When most people look at an old car, they see headaches: breakdowns, repairs, and the constant fear of something [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...]

V8 Squarebody Swap in a Weekend: Powering Up Casper with a Small Block 350!

October 30, 2023

For those with a classic truck needing revitalization, the V8 swap is a highly rewarding project, that’s achievable within [More...]

Deep Drop 1974 Citroen HY Van Build

May 17, 2019

This 1974 Citroën HY Van is full custom and scratch built specifically to house a Mazda RX7 13B Rotary [More...]

700HP Stroker LS - How To Build Bottom End

700HP Stroker LS ~ How To Build the Bottom End

October 17, 2018

Brad goes over in detail how to assemble the bottom end of an LS1 engine. Follow along as [More...]

The LS1 Engine ~ Overview, Complete Tear-Down and Assembly

LS1 Engine Overview, Complete Tear-Down, and Assembly Training Video

January 8, 2019

The GM LS1 engine overview, complete tear-down, and assembly — this is the Technician Training video for the [More...]

1931 Chevrolet Cummins Diesel Rat Rod Build ~ Wild-Torquey

January 25, 2018

A 1931 Chevrolet gets bagged and straight axle’d, a built Cummins 6bt diesel, nitrous, methanol and a hell of [More...]

Will It Run and Drive? Lawn Mower Carburetor on a Ford 302 V8 Engine

April 13, 2022

45 MPG from a Ford V8? Luke adapts a lawn mower carburetor to the 302 in his Ford Maverick. [More...]

How To Use A Digital Multimeter

February 19, 2018

The digital multimeter is the go-to tool for electrical problems in a car and is the proper tool [More...]

Understanding Ignition Coils

October 14, 2016

Ignition coils transform a storage battery’s 12 volts to the thousands of volts needed to spark the spark [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...]

Junk Yard Tour ~ Martell's Salvage, North Dakota

Martell’s Salvage has 1,000s of Project Cars and Trucks For Sale in ND

October 15, 2020

Martell’s Salvage has more than 4,000 vehicles on hand, the bulk of which are fully restorable project vehicles. Take [More...]

DIY Metal Brake for Bending Sheet Metal

May 1, 2018

Making a simple benchtop sheet metal brake that will bend 16 gauge steel. [More…]

How to Wire an LS Engine Harness ~ De-Pinning and Crimping

September 3, 2020

Holley Performance explains which connectors and crimpers you’ll need to build a custom wiring harness for your LS engine project. [More…]

How To Make Simple Dimple Dies for Sheet Metal

April 15, 2019

DIY Dimple Dies ~ A simple how to video for making dimples in sheet metal panels. No expensive tooling or fancy tools were used. [More…]

How to Super Clean Your Windshield

September 22, 2019

With this method, the rain beads up and rolls off the windshield leaving great visibility. Bugs and bird poop come off easily… [More…]

Restoring a Cracked Dash for Under $30

February 6, 2024

This DIY dash repair project produces an impressive, restored dashboard that looks virtually brand new for about $30! [More…]

DIY Carpet Installation in a Classic Chevy / GMC Truck

DIY Carpet and Sound Deadening Installation in a Classic Truck

November 29, 2018

Installing new carpet, sound deadener, and jute padding is an easy DIY weekend job that’ll quickly freshen up the interior of your truck. [More…]

How To Scavenge a Junkyard

January 6, 2019

An introduction on how an auto recycling facility works, plus you’ll see how to, and what kind of, parts are good to pull from a junkyard. [More…]

Inexpensive DIY Rust Remover Paint Stripper Alternative

Inexpensive DIY Rust Remover and Paint Stripper Alternative

July 30, 2020

Davin Reckow shows how easy stripping rust and paint and grease and grime can be, with a special ingredient recommended by a dairy farmer! [More…]

How To Make DIY Gaskets From Scratch

April 23, 2021

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. [More…]

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