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How To Swap 1st Gen Dodge Truck Rotors from 5×5.5 to 5×4.5
How to swap late 1st Gen Dodge truck rotors for early 1st Gen truck rotors effectively changing the bolt pattern from 5×5.5 to 5×4.5. [More…]
How To Shorten A Driveshaft
Learn how to shorten a driveshaft on this episode of Two Minute Tech from Power Nation Garage. [More…]
Pinstriping Demo with Legend Glen Weisgerber
Pinstriping and airbrush legend Glen Weisgerber demonstrates how to pull lines and palette your brush in this special Pinstriping Demo. [More…]
Elevate Your Wiring Projects with This Clever Hack!
Merricks Garage offers a comprehensive guide to efficient and effective electrical wire labeling techniques. [More…]
How To Drill a Hole in the Center of Any Rod
In this tutorial, Johnny shows the simplest way to drill a perfectly centered hole in any small rod with simple tools — no lathe required. [More…]
How To Swap A GM 12-Bolt Rear-End To Positraction
Have a bunch of power under your hood? Are you only spinning one wheel on those burnouts? Solve all your one-wheel peel problems here. [More…]
How To Rebuild Top End ~ Chevy 350 Small Block Engine
Chris shows you how to rebuild the top end of a Chevy 350 V8 small block engine. [More…]
How To Plumb LS Engine Steam Lines and Why You Need Them
Do I need the steam lines when I do an LS swap? What are the LS steam ports for? Where do I connect the steam lines? [More…]
How To Calculate Cost Of Materials for a Tube Bending Project
When your project requires a little bit of tube bending, you’ll want to calculate the cost of the materials you’ll need. Here’s how. [More…]
How To Identify a 4L60E Transmission and Decipher Case Tags
Various case changes and other differences in the 4l60E Transmission variations since 1993 are discussed with a full list of Tag ID meanings. [More…]
How To Get Perfect Panel Gaps in Doors, Fenders, Hood
TC Penick of Bay One Customs shows you his trick to get perfect panel gaps when building or restoring a car or truck. [More…]
English Wheel Metal Forming Techniques with Ron Covell
Master Metalworker Ron Covell demonstrates basic English Wheel techniques, highlights from the ‘English Wheel Techniques’ DVD. [More…]
How To Determine Proper Exhaust Tubing Size
A guide for exhaust-pipe tube size needed to balance prevention of excessive back-pressure while maintaining adequate exhaust-gas velocity. [More…]
How To Setup an Oxygen Acetylene (OxyAcetylene) Torch
A Solid Overview of the Use and Maintenance of an Oxygen Acetylene (OxyAcetylene) Gas Torch Setup. [More…]
How To Change 454 Big Block Chevrolet Valve Springs
Richard Holdener shows step-by-step how to change the valve springs in a 454 Big Block Chevrolet yourself. [More…]
Paint Then Assemble or Assemble Then Paint?
Should you paint the parts first and then assemble them, or assemble the vehicle first and paint it afterward? [More…]
How To Replace C10 Truck Inner & Outer Rocker Panels
Eastwood helps with rust repair needed on this Chevy C-10 restoration. The inner and outer rocker panels get replaced… [More…]
How To Stick Weld ~ Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Beginner Basics
Here’s everything that you need to know when starting out with Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), more commonly known as stick welding. [More…]
Tips for Buying a Used Car or Truck in Today’s Crazy Market
Harry breaks the car buying experience into actionable steps that can help YOU make an informed purchase decision before you buy. [More…]
How To Properly Index Your Bellhousing and Why You Should
One of the most misunderstood parts of mating an engine and transmission is indexing the bellhousing to the back of the engine properly. [More…]
How To Weld Gaps and Poorly Fitted Parts
Tim McAmis demonstrates how to achieve strong, clean welds on tubing that may have a bit more gap than you’d like. [More…]
How To Metal Etch and Mark Your Tools
How to etch large-sized numbers onto sockets and tools so you can actually see what size they are using a simple battery. [More…]
How To Determine Ride Height and Shock Absorber Length
Ride Height is the height of your car or truck when it is sitting and the suspension is at the optimum setting (height)… [More…]
How To Properly Install an Oil Pump and Locate the Pick-up Tube
This How-To is performed on a small block Chevy, but this information will apply to several engines with a press in oil pick-up tube. [More…]
Does Back-Dragging Dull a File? Machinist Metal Hand File Usage Test
Coarse, medium, and fine machinist files are tested to see if back-dragging dulls a file like many claim. The results may surprise you. [More…]
How To Prepare and Paint Chrome Emblems and Trim
Chrome emblems and trim look great when shiny and new, they become dull and pitted from lack of care. Here’s how to prep and paint chrome. [More…]
E-Stopp Electric Emergency Brake Kit
The E-Stopp Electric Emergency Brake kit replaces traditional foot or hand-operated emergency brake systems in favor of a cleaner look. [More…]
How To Clean and Sharpen a Dull Metal File
When your go-to file is worn and not cutting its time for chemical cleaning and sharpening and it’s probably a lot easier than you imagine. [More…]
How To Measure For and Fit Your Tie Rod and Drag Link
Joe McCollough shows how to measure your tie rod and drag links. It is the same process when measuring any tie rod kit and steering set up. [More…]
Upgrading Exhaust ~ What Type Of Muffler Should You Choose?
This PowerNation Extra gives you a look at the different kinds of aftermarket mufflers available when you want to upgrade your exhaust system. [More…]
How To Narrow a Chassis to Fit Your Swap
How to narrow the frame rails of GM 4th Generation B-Body Platform for chassis swapping many 40s, 50, and 60s cars and trucks. [More…]
How To Make Slapper Files ~ DIY Metal Shaping Tool
Slapper files make raising a dent while knocking down high spots a piece of cake — the file marks appear in the low spots. [More…]
4L60e Transmission ~ Full Rebuild
This video documents a complete 4L60e Transmission disassembly and rebuild… [More…]
700HP Stroker LS ~ How To Build the Bottom End
Brad goes over in detail how to assemble the bottom end of an LS1 engine. Follow along as he explains block, crankshaft, and piston assembly. [More…]
How To Make Fiberglass Molds and Parts
How to make fiberglass molds and parts. A motorcycle fender is repaired. A mold is then made and a part is made from the mold [More…]
How To Paint a Car at Home Step-by-Step
We take you through the step-by-step process of achieving a quality finish for your car, from the initial prep to the final cut and buff. [More…]
HP Tuners 101: Beginners Guide and GM ECM Tuning Overview
Take a closer look at HP Tuners and what it is capable of doing for you and your hot rod in this easy to follow beginners guide. [More…]
Restoration Hack ~ How To Restore Old Chrome
This little Restoration Hack is a lifesaver for restoring old chrome or polished metal on those barn finds. [More…]
How To Make Custom Ford Flathead Radiator Hoses
The guys show how they made custom radiator hoses for the sectioned ’32 grill and custom radiator combination. [More…]
How To Adjust Timing on a Small Block Chevy Engine
In this Hagerty DIY, Kyle Smith walks you through the process of adjusting the timing on a Chevy small-block engine. [More…]
How To Make PVC Train Horns at Home
Why spend hundreds on a train horn kit when you could build your own? Making your own train horns is cheap and easy. See how to make simple DIY horns here so you can stay safe by announcing your presence to oblivious pedestrians. [More…]
How To Make a SOLID Angle Grinder Stand
Barts Metalwork demonstrates the process used to create a simply SOLID grinder stand… [More…]
How To Shorten 1973-87 Chevy/GMC Squarebody Truck Bed Sides
Dave Welch takes you step-by-step through the shortening a longbed to shortbed for any 1973-1987 Chevrolet or GMC Squarebody Pickup. [More…]
How To Replace a Door Skin
How to replace a door skin on a 1967 Chevrolet Camaro including how to remove an old door skin and install a brand new door skin. [More…]
How To Make Auto Rubber Trim with Silicone Molds
We recreate a rare trim gasket for a 1958 BMW Isetta — Setting up a silicone mold, casting with flexible urethane, plus tips and tricks. [More…]
How To Add A Pressure-Activated Brake Light Switch To Your Vehicle
These convenient and easy-to-install pressure-activated brake light switches make it simple to add brake lights to almost any brake system. [More…]
How to Tint a Back Window on a Classic Truck
Ralph shows you how to tint the back window glass on a classic truck with Flexfilm window film. [More…]
How To Coat Engine and Small Parts for Rust Prevention with Black Oxide
Davin Reckow walks you through blackening your steel and cast-iron parts with black oxide for protection against rust and corrosion. [More…]
How To Install and Shim a Starter
Is your starter gear not engaging, grinding, or kicking out? Here’s how to properly shim a starter and check clearances. [More…]
How To Fit, Prep, Stain, and Seal (Clear Coat) Classic Truck Bed Wood
Seasoned Classic Truck builder Dave Welch shares his experience in Bed Wood preparation, staining, and sealing (clear coat). [More…]
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