Hot Rod How To & DIY Project Guides — From the basics like How To Test an Ignition Coil to more advanced subjects like How To Select Proper Rear-End Gear Ratio to the more exciting like How to Build and Install Exhaust Flame Throwers or productive, like How To Install a Universal Rear Step Notch Kit — Whatever you do, Build Something Cool…
DIY Projects
Custom Raised Tire Lettering Kit ~ Fits All Vehicles!
Trick out your ride with custom raised white tire lettering on your tires using genuine licensed designs by Tire Stickers. [More…]
How To & DIY
Where To Find and How To Buy Used Coyote Swap Engines or Donor Cars
Jason shares some of the things he’s learned about acquiring used Coyote engines for the purpose of engine swapping. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Beat Any Speeding Ticket During COVID
Mark Gold, founder of The Ticket Clinic fights speeding tickets for everyone, but even he sometimes has to fight his own. [More…]
How To & DIY
Grinder Safety ~ How to Properly Use an Angle Grinder + FAILS!
Grinders are one of the most dangerous and misused tools in many shops. Most injuries can be avoided by following the simple steps we covered in this video. Watch the whole thing, stay safe, and forward this to a friend… [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Chop a Top in 3 Hours
This is a top chop on a 1946 Ford truck cab we did overnight in 3 hours — there are a few tips in the video intended to make chops easier. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Determine Suspension, Brake, and Wheel Clearance
When working with suspension, wheels, and brakes, wheel clearance is key. Follow these easy steps to calculate offset and wheel clearance. [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Cut Curved and Laminated Windshield Glass
This is a series of narrated examples that cover how to cut curved, laminated windshield glass for chop top build projects. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Tune Out Carburetor Hesitation ~ Accelerator Pump Magic
Getting your carbureted engine to snap off idle like a fuel-injected one can be a simple matter of fine-tuning the accelerator pump. [More…]
How To & DIY
Bodywork, Primer, Pinholes, Guide-Coats, and Sanding with Bad Chad
Bad Chad Hiltz explains and demonstrates the basics of bodywork, primer, pinholes, guide-coats, and sanding. [More…]
How To & DIY
An Insanely Easy Torch Cutting Hack For Perfect Cuts
This quick and easy cutting hack will help you make perfect oxy/acetylene torch cuts. [More…]
How To & DIY
HVLP Paint Spray Gun Basics Explained + How To Setup and Spray
Tom Stringham clearly explains HVLP Paint Spray Gun basics, demonstrates tear down and shows how to set up and spray. [More…]
Automotive Basics
How To Determine Engine/Pinion Angle
Engine and pinion angle are relative to the ground. Most engines are set at 3 degrees, this allows the carburetor to sit level, however… [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Replace A Valve Stem Without Breaking The Tire Bead
This inexpensive Valve Stem Tool Kit allows you to replace a valve stem quickly and easily without removing the tire from the wheel. [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Install a Distributor in a Small Block Chevy Engine
In this video, you’ll learn how to correctly install a distributor in a small block Chevrolet 350 engine. [More…]
How To & DIY
Plasma Cutting Tips and Tricks for Beginners
In this video, Matt Urch shows you some basic tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your plasma cutter. [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Wire Your Hot Rod
Hot Rod Wiring – Diagram Please Note: This diagram was designed for 12 volt systems, but can also be used for 6 volt systems. If used for 6 volt, make all the wires heavier by 2 gauges. For example 14 gauge wire will become 12 gauge, 10 gauge will be 8 gauge, etc. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Turn a Stick Welder Into a TIG Welder
Bob Moffatt demonstrates how to turn any stick welder into a TIG welder with just a few simple changes you can make yourself. [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Remove Surface Rust from a Classic Car
Removing and cleaning off surface rust and polishing a 1963 Oldsmobile 98 with Scotchbrite and CLR. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Choose The Right Air Compressor For Your Automotive Workshop
There are four major specifications you’ll need to decide on: pump configuration, tank size, output, and electrical requirements. [More…]
How To & DIY
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 & DIY
How To Disassemble An Early Ford Straight Axle (with stuck rusty bolts)
Matt and Mike show the down and dirty on how to blow apart a front axle. There were only a few parts that were tossed in the trash. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Maximize 6.0L LS Engine Performance ~ 10 Mod Combos Tested
Richard Holdener explains and dynos 10 different mod combos including a variety of different heads, cams, and intakes for GM 6.0L LS engines. [More…]
How To & DIY
LS1 Engine Overview, Complete Tear-Down, and Assembly Training Video
The GM LS1 engine overview, complete tear-down, and assembly — this is the Technician Training video for the legendary LS1 Engine. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Diagnose Engine Oil Consumption
Our 1969 Chevrolet Camaro is consuming oil. Lots of it. Davin runs through a series of tests to identify the problem in the 396. [More…]
How To & DIY
Electric to Mechanical Speedometer Cable Drive Conversion
Have you put a modern transmission into your classic car, but want to keep your factory mechanical speedometer working? A Cable Drive Conversion is your solution. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Shave Door Handles
Matt goes over some tips and techiniques he uses when shaving door handles. [More…]
DIY Projects
How to Upholster a Hot Rod in Leather
In this video series, Jonesy’s Auto Club shows you how to create a seat pattern and sew it out of vintage leather for a 1928 Ford model A. [More…]
Hot Rod Lifestyle
Ford Model T – How to Start & How to Drive
In this video I demonstrate the Ford Model T’s unusual controls and how they all work, I show you how to start a Model T, and I take you on a short drive at the end… [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Flare Brake and Fuel Lines
Hagerty’s Kyle Smith walks through how to properly create an SAE/double/inverted flare on your brake and fuel lines for your car or truck. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Apply Compound, Polish, and Wax by Hand
It’s possible to get great results, by hand, with compound, polish or wax as long as you use the right products and the right technique. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Identify Holley and Demon Carburetors
It’s not as simple as just saying, “I have a Holley or a Demon”. Here’s how to identify Holley and Demon carburetors. [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Install An AutoLoc Shaved Door Handle Kit
Here is everything you need to know about installing an AutoLoc Shaved Door Handle Kit in your car or truck… [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Set Valve Lash On A Diesel Engine
Filthy Rich teaches you how to set valve lash on your 8 valve or 12 valve Cummins diesel engine. [More…]
How To & DIY
WelderUp’s Steve Darnell on Building Rat Rod Suspension
Building Rat Rod Suspension – Steve Darnell of WelderUp shows you all the steps needed to make your own set of Rat Rod Torsion Shocks. [More…]
DIY Projects
Spare Tailgate? How To Make a Tailgate Bench
This Tailgate Bench Project Pictorial includes supply list, cut list, step-by-step photos, and lots of tailgate bench examples… [More…]
Builds and Examples
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 & DIY
Tips for Setting Up and Using a Self-Shielded Flux Core Welder
From polarity to tension and stick-out, we’ll cover the key elements that contribute to successful welding with self-shielded flux core wire. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Assess an Unfinished Project
What happens when you come into an unfinished project vehicle? How do you know what’s sitting in your garage? And how can you find out? [More…]
How To & DIY
Kustom Painting Made Easy with House of Kolor
Jon Kosmoski demonstrates each step of car restoration from paint stripping to base-coat application and final polishing. [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Wire Hot Rod Lights
How To Wire Hot Rod Lights with a simple to read, basic hot rod wiring diagram for lighting, switches, and relays. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Mix Flat Black or Matte Black Paint
In this video we are going to show you how to mix flat or matte black paint when painting a car. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Make A DIY Pipe Vise
Mistry Make Tool demonstrates how to make a very useable heavy-duty 2″ pipe vise from scrap and discards. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Rebuild Bottom End ~ Chevy 350 Small Block Engine
Chris shows you how to rebuild the bottom end of a Chevy 350 V8 small block engine. [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Brighten Classic Car Headlights with Relays
Classic car headlights are prone to voltage loss due to how they are wired. Add two relays to the system to quickly solve the problem. [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Paint a Bare Metal Effect on Any Surface
A concise and easy-to-follow DIY that shows you how to can make any surface; Wood, Plastic, Fiberglass, etc. look like bare metal. [More…]
How To & DIY
How to Apply Rust Encapsulator Plus to a Rusty Rear End
In this video, Joe removes heavy rust, dirt, and grime so he can apply Rust Encapsulator Plus to a Camaro rear end. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Boost an Engine on a Budget ~ Engine Masters
Looking for Budget Boost? Join Freiburger and Dulcich as they add boost to several engines for a lot less than you’d think! [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Chop a 1947 Buick Sedanette in Two Minutes
It took Kjetil Kvipt and his Coupe Devils car club members 9 hours to chop the top on Hans Ola Christensen’s 1947 Buick Sedanette. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Make High-Quality Copper Lugs or Terminals
In this video, 1Road demonstrates how to make high-quality copper lugs (copper terminals) out of copper tubing. It’s cheap and easy. [More…]
How To & DIY
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…]
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