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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...]

Build Watch: C10 Clash ~ 2 Trucks, 2 Styles, 2 Budgets

November 3, 2017

Follow a pair of Chevrolet classic trucks (a Squarebody and 67-72 C-10) built in two different styles and on [More...]

1935 Sedan Rock Crawler Rat Rod Build and Test Drive

January 9, 2019

This video shows Gary Dunsworth’s efforts converging a 1935 sedan body and a rock crawler that produced this 4×4 [More...]

How To Repair Rusty Floor Cross Members

April 27, 2020

Fitzee’s Fabrications clearly demonstrates how to make and replace rusty floor cross members on a Ford Bronco with [More...]

How To Install a Train Horn

January 6, 2018

A full overview and how-to video of installing an air-powered train horn. [More…] Also of Interest: How To [More...]

Junkyard Rescue! Saving a 1950 GMC Truck

September 8, 2015

One of the most incredible junkyards in the history of junk is Turner’s Auto Wrecking in Fresno, California — [More...]

The Holey Goat’s OG 1970 Pontiac GTO 400ci Engine ~ Can It Be Saved?

April 1, 2022

Dalton finally tears into the original, numbers matching 400ci Pontiac V8 out of the abandoned and abused 1970 GTO. [More...]

Understanding Cooling Systems

January 14, 2017

It is the job of cooling systems to dissipate heat. This makes the cooling system a quite an [More...]

Understanding Brake Master Cylinders

May 23, 2016

The master cylinder is a hydraulic pump that supplies hydraulic fluid under pressure to each of the wheels. [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...]

International Trucks For Sale ~ Nobody Else’s Auto in Great Bend, Kansas

August 5, 2020

Nobody Else’s Auto has approximately 40 International trucks in stock for projects and parts. Current inventory is mid-1930s to [More...]

The 1957 Chevy Bel Air Gets an FiTech EFI Conversion

FiTech Makes EFI Conversion Easy with Kit and Force Fuel System

July 29, 2020

DD Speed Shop shows how easy an EFI conversion can be with a kit from FiTech on their Giveaway ’57 Chevy Belair. [More…]

How To Use Lead Instead of Plastic Filler

December 19, 2018

Alberto Ferroni demonstrates how to use lead Instead of plastic filler while performing some bodywork on his Porsche 911 race car. [More…]

How To Convert a 1970-81 Camaro or Firebird Sub-Frame to Full Coilover

How To Convert a 1970-81 Camaro/Firebird Sub-Frame to Full Coilover

February 10, 2019

Doug from Global West Suspension shows you how to modify your 2nd generation F-Body Camaro/Firebird sub-frame to full coilover application. [More…]

How To Convert a Car Alternator into a Go Kart Motor

November 22, 2019

An automotive alternator can be converted into a powerful hybrid brushless motor in a couple of hours with some know-how and common tools. [More…]

How To Make X Pipes, Y Pipes, H Pipes, and Exhaust Transitions

December 6, 2018

How to make exhaust X Pipes, Y Pipes, H Pipes, Splayed Pipes, and Parallel Pipes, as well as variants of each. [More…]

How To Apply Gold Leaf To Your Paint Job

February 5, 2019

One art that seems to be slowly dying off is Pinstriping. So this pinstripe trick is one that will make your ride pop – gold leafing. [More…]

How To Achieve Power Gains Without Taking Your Engine Apart

January 31, 2021

Adjust ignition, timing, carburetor, air cleaner, and engine oil to improve the performance of each without cracking open your engine. [More…]

Replacing a Full One-Piece Floor Pan at Home with Body on Frame

Full Classic Car Floor Pan Replacement ~ Fast, Cheap, and Easy

January 27, 2021

This video proves that ANYONE can do a full floor replacement in their home garage with minimal tools, and much faster than patching. [More…]

Automotive Emblems, Badges, Insignia, Nameplates

Emblem, Badge, Insignia, Nameplate and Trim Restoration

June 18, 2019

Its easy to find reproduction emblems and trim, but New old stock (NOS) emblems are becoming scarce and expensive, it pays to restore originals. [More…]

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