How To & DIY
How To Weld A Cast Aluminum Bolt Hole Without Damaging Threads
Cast aluminum weld repairs are hard. Welding around a bolt hole w/o damaging threads is even more difficult. This trick may help your repair. [More…]
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Automotive Basics
How To Understand, Diagnose and Replace Transmission Mounts
A bad transmission mount can prove to be more expensive if not diagnosed through symptoms such as vibration and noise in the vehicle. [More…]
Ideas
The Most Iconic Scooters of the 1940s, 50s, and 60s
Classic Vintage Scooters from the 1940s, 50s, and 60s including models from Vespa, Lambretta, Lohner, Durkopp, Innocenti, Heinkel, Zündapp, Glas Goggo-Roller, Honda, and Siambretta… [More…]
DIY Projects
Install Bolt-On Disc Brake Conversion Kit on 8″ and 9″ Ford Rear-Ends
Safety matters, especially if you’re going to have passengers. Fortunately, this kit runs close to what you’d pay to replace original drums. [More…]
DIY Projects
Engine Turning 101
Engine turning, also known as damascening, jeweling, krayling, or swirling, is a quintessential example of high-quality auto metalworking. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Choose a Hot Rod High-Amp Alternator
Determining the alternator amperage required is the current draw, plus any future accessories you plan to add. [More…]
Products & Reviews
Which Bolt Extractor is Best?
Project farm tests bolt extractor sets from Drill Hog, Bosch, Ryobi, Cleveland and others on damaged exterior screws and grade 5 bolts… [More…]
How To & DIY
Five Ways to Improve Handling in an F100
We discuss five ways to improve the handling on your Ford F100 truck including polyurethane bushings, sway bars, and Crown Vic swap. [More…]
Hot Rod Lifestyle
Shop Tour of Turnin Rust’s Classic Vehicle Collection
Join in with Lance Bush as he takes you on a shop tour through the classic vehicle collection he’s accumulated over the years. [More…]
Builds and Examples
Building a Radio Flyer Rat Rod Wagon
John and Issac build a shaft-driven Rot Rod go-kart from a Radio Flyer wagon that is Predator 212cc engine-powered. A doable DIY project. [More…]