Builds and Examples
Tearing Down a 461ci Pontiac Engine
Jon tears down a recently found .030″ over-bored Pontiac 455 for his Trans Am tribute car, but finds a surprise inside the clapped-out block. [More…]
Low Budget Builds
DIY Projects
Scratch-Building Hot Rod Floor Pans
Working with a hand crank bead roller, Dan churned out some top quality panels in a matter of minutes from paper templates. [More…]
DIY Projects
DIY 1970-81 Firebird and Camaro Suspension Rebuild
Jon at Mad Scientist Garage demonstrates a complete rebuild of this ’75 Firebird suspension using simple hand tools in a single weekend. [More…]
DIY Projects
Hand Forming Model T Door Patch Panels
With a little practice and careful hammering, even the most rotten doors can be saved on the cheap with patch panels in a few hours. [More…]
Builds and Examples
Building a Budget Hot Rod Chassis
The “T Wrecks” build by DD Speed Shop is turning out to be quite a visual guide for the ins-and-outs of building a hot rod from whatever’s around the shop. Owner and walking Canadian stereotype [More…]
Low Budget Builds
Are Salvage Title Cars a Bargain or Nightmare?
Is it really worth purchasing a car with a salvage title and what are the consequences? [More…]
DIY Projects
Small Block Chevy Twin Turbo Kit for $1000
For the price, this is the most complete Small Block Chevy Twin Turbo Kit available and has all brand-new, quality parts capable of producing well beyond 750 horsepower with supporting modifications. [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Build Your Project Car On A Budget
It’s done. You’ve pulled the trigger on that project car or truck and dragged it home. Here’s what you can get done with a budget from $50 to $2,500. [More…]
Low Budget Builds
Top 5 Tips For Building Your Hot Rod On A Budget
Matt from Iron Trap Garage shares with us his Top 5 Tips for building your hot rod on a budget… [More…]
DIY Projects
DIY Budget Cylinder Head Rebuild
These tips will work on SB or BB Chevy, Ford and Mopar engines – pulling valve stem seals, removing valve springs, lapping valves, checking valve seat seal, cleaning aluminum heads and more… [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Install a Welder Series Universal Rear Step Notch Kit
The Welder Series Universal Rear Step Notch Kit is easy to assemble and install. The pieces fit together using alignment tabs to make clamping and welding a breeze. [More…]
DIY Projects
Budget Sound Deadening Alternatives to Dynamat
Nothing ruins a sweet ride more than vibrations and doors that rattle. Here’s how to sound deaden and insulate your ride on a budget. [More…]
DIY Projects
Recipe For A Hot, Low Budget 318 Mopar Engine
Uncle Tony’s Garage has about 700 bucks wrapped up in this happy little Small Block. Here’s everything you need to duplicate it at home… [More…]
Builds and Examples
Budget Ford 460 Big Block Engine Build
The team sets out to build a classic Ford 460 Big Block on a rock bottom budget. The Ford 460 engine build starts out with a junkyard 385. [More…]
Low Budget Builds
$500 Budget Performance Tires for 20 Inch Detroit Steel Wheels
In this video, Whitlock Garage installs and reviews the new Atturo AZ850 tires from Amazon on a set of 20 inch Detroit Steel Wheels. [More…]
How To & DIY
Top 5 Ways To Waste Money On Your LS Engine Swap
From The Driveway Engineer ~ Top 5 ways to waste money on your LS engine swap. [More…]
How To & DIY
Extreme Budget Small Block Chevrolet Engine for Under $700
Build a 305 Small Block Chevrolet engine on an extreme budget, a capable engine for a Rat Rod project that still has some coolness to it. [More…]
Builds and Examples
1965 Chevy C10 Restored by 18 Year Old for $600
This is my 1965 Chevy C10 half-ton pickup with a 250 CI Inline 6 and a single barrel carburetor that desperately needs a rebuild. [More…]
