Hot Rod How To & DIY Project Guides

Master Metalworker Ron Covell demonstrates basic English Wheel techniques, highlights from the ‘English Wheel Techniques’ DVD. [More…]

Turn your generic speed square into a welders speed square in 5 minutes. Here’s how. [More…]

When engine swapping up to a fuel injected engine, there are a few things to consider when installing the exhaust, including O2 sensors. [More…]

Learn a simple and easy method of testing spark plug wires in order to eliminate them as the cause of poor engine performance. [More…]

In this video I will show you how to recover your headliner the proper way so that you can have your car looking great again. [More…]

If the smoked effect is what you’re going for, you can do this in your own garage. There are many ways to get it done. [More…]

Jeremy shows several methods for soldering large ring terminals onto heavy gauge battery cable. There are countless types and styles of terminals – Make sure to use the proper size terminals (via Amazon). Editor’s Note: Never use [More…]

This How To is performed on a small block Chevy, but this information will apply to several engines with a press in oil pickup tube. [More…]

When lock washers or lock nuts are not enough, here’s how to drill hardware for castle nuts, cotter pins and safety wire. [More…]

Conventional ignition timing is the opposite of what’s needed for high-performance use. Here’s how to set your timing for maximum power. [More…]

Bad Chad explains and demonstrates how to french taillights… [More…]

A simple demonstration of laying out, drilling and pressing dimpled lightening holes with dimple dies in a steel bumper. [More…]

From Holley Performance ~ How To Adjust the Choke and Fast Idle on Holley Carburetors with Tom Kise… [More…]

You need to remove mill scale prior to welding. Mill scale is a pain to get off without impacting the material beneath it. [More…]

This helpful video tutorial simply demonstrates step-by-step how to bench bleed a new master cylinder… Also of Interest: How To Bleed Brakes By Yourself How To Rebuild Brake Cylinders How To Test a Power Brake [More…]

If you have an older vehicle, the door may sag a bit when you open it. But it doesn’t have to. The most common cause is a set of worn out door hinge pins and [More…]

Metalworker Ron Covell gives a step-by-step tutorial on how to build a steel bomber seat from start to finish. [More…]

Oil plug holes in an engine block can become worn out which can lead to leaks and a potential blow-out. Here is a reliable threaded solution. [More…]

“Leave your wire nuts in your house, t-taps in the trash can, and the twist-and-tape method to your competition…” [More…]

Jonathan W makes a valiant effort in matching primered panels to the patina on a 1959 Ford Galaxie Fairlane 500 project. [More…]

You can easily replicate or repair a headlight lens of any car using Alumilite. This how-to shows replicating a 1935 Cadillac headlight lens… [More…]

Custom Spray Mods put together a quick video about some common aerosol spray painting mistakes and frequently asked questions… Also of Interest: 5 Super Easy Spray Paint Tricks and Effects Bare Metal Paint Effect How [More…]

Throttle Stop Garage makes a set of carbon fiber fenders for his Volvo Amazon project, and he does not spare any details. [More…]

Kevin Tetz shows you the difference between sanding and shaping, which grit of sandpaper to use, and how to use various sanding blocks… [More…]

Polish vs Compound vs Wetsand ~ Learn what each process accomplishes on the same scratch to better understand each technique… [More…]

From The Driveway Engineer ~ Top 5 ways to waste money on your LS engine swap. [More…]

Dan shows us his best solutions for rebuilding the front suspension at home as well as replacing and upgrading to front disc brakes. [More…]