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DIY Projects
A Step-by-Step Process To Rust Metal Fast
How to rust metal fast with supplies you likely already have on hand such as baking soda, bleach, alcohol/paint thinner, salt. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Plasma Cut Perfect Circles with a DIY Circle Cutting Jig
How to use a simple DIY circle cutting jig that you can make yourself to cut a range of circle sizes with a hand-held plasma cutter. [More…]
DIY Projects
4L60e Transmission ~ Full Rebuild
This video documents a complete 4L60e Transmission disassembly and rebuild… [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Cut and Buff a Clear Coat
Jeremy goes over how to cut and buff a freshly sprayed clear coat on a vehicle just pulled out of the paint booth. [More…]
How To & DIY
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…]
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…]
How To & DIY
How To Get The Most Money When Selling A Used Car
Here are some solid tips and tricks from Eastwood for getting the most money possible when selling your used car. [More…]
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How To Get Clean Welds with a Harbor Freight Flux 125 MIG Welder
The Flux 125 welder can weld mild steel from 18 gauge up to 3/16in. thick which makes it ideal for jobs around the yard, shop, or house. [More…]
Automotive Basics
How To Diagnose and Replace Universal Joints
Learn how to tell if your u-joints are bad and how to replace u-joints in this in-depth DIY that covers every aspect of u-joint replacement. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Test Your Brake Master Cylinder
How to test your brake master cylinder step-by-step… [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Wire An Automotive Relay
A 4 or 5 pole automotive relay is a simple solution to switching power to high current devices and loads. Here’s how to wire one. [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…]
Automotive Basics
How To Measure, Cut, Fit, and Weld Automotive Patch Panels
Lakeside Autobody focuses on measuring, cutting, fitting, and welding homemade, DIY automotive sheet metal patch panels. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Tell If Your Junkyard 4L80E Is Any Good
The Driveway Engineer guides you through doing basic checks on a 4L80E donor transmission including fluid inspection and air checks. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Salvage A Vinyl Top
If you have a 1970s or ’80s era car with a vinyl top, here are a few tips and tricks how you can salvage or restore yours. [More…]
How To & DIY
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 & DIY
How To Make a Beater Bag ~ Poor Man’s Shot Bag
Jere Kirkpatrick shows you how to easily make a Beater Bag (or shot bag, sand bag) for shaping sheet metal for cheap. [More…]
How To & DIY
6G 6010 Roots: Old Timer vs Young Gun
Old Timer Bob shows raking the root in with very little motion. “Young Gun” Hjalmar shows his Christmas Tree pattern of putting in the root. [More…]
How To & DIY
Upgrade Stock Small Block Cast-Iron Exhaust Manifolds To Hooker High-Flow
If your goal is more power with a classic appearance, Hooker small-block Chevy cast-iron exhaust manifolds are just the ticket. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Measure Wheel Back Spacing / Offset
Be sure you have proper wheel clearance for your specific car before purchasing new wheels, wheel spacers, and wheel adapters. [More…]
DIY Projects
Tinting Windows ~ DIY Tips and Secrets
Window tinting is a relatively difficult endeavor, but with patience and proper coaching, you can achieve your desired results. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Check If Your Amazing Barn Find Actually Runs
You’ve found a fantastic vintage car or truck project, and it’s cheap — But is it really worth repairing, or is it a dud? [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Swap a 454 Big Block Chevrolet Cam
Richard Holdener swaps a cam in a 454 BBC and shows you the step-by-step instructions so you can swap a Big Block Chevrolet cam yourself. [More…]
Automotive Basics
How to Make Spark Plug Wires
Hagerty’s Kyle Smith walks you through the process of building spark plug wires for your classic car or truck. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Measure Differential Pinion Depth
How to use a Pinion Depth Checker to measure pinion depth on all stand alone differentials that are not part of a transaxle. [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Quickly Make Custom Gaskets
A full set of gaskets was needed for a chainsaw restoration, and a tool already purchased for a different purpose was the perfect solution. [More…]
How To & DIY
DIY Tricks For Removing Stubborn or Broken Bolts
Davin Reckow is here to show you the tools and techniques you’ll need to get those frustrating bolts out of the way. [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
How To Calibrate An Automatic Transmission Dipstick
Cameron from Sloppy Mechanics explains in detail how to calibrate an automatic transmission dipstick for accurate readings. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Make a Metal Roof Insert for a Ford Model A Coupe
Matt from IronTrap Garage goes over the correct steps needed to build a Metal Roof Insert for your own Ford Model A Coupe. [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Make A Custom Battery Box
The Fab Forums make a custom battery box for the twin turbo project… [More…]
How To & DIY
Serape Mexican Blanket Candy Paint Tutorial by Time Warp Custom Paint
Adam Paul of Time Warp Custom Paint shows you how to paint serape Mexican blanket pattern panel graphics on a Harley Davidson chopper tank. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Relocate Your Gas Tank Under The Bed
Relocating a gas tank to under the bed moves the weight to a more optimal location, frees up interior room and rids gas fumes in the cab. [More…]
How To & DIY
How to Super Clean Your Windshield
With this method, the rain beads up and rolls off the windshield leaving great visibility. Bugs and bird poop come off easily… [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Clone Vintage Knobs
Cloning Vintage Knobs – perfect for copying vintage knobs, classic car radio knobs, automotive dash knobs and switches and more. [More…]
How To & DIY
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…]
DIY Projects
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 & DIY
How To Convert a MIG Welder into a TIG Welder
The Fabrication Series guides you through the relatively simple process of converting your MIG welder to a TIG welder. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Refinish a Carburetor with Cadmium Dichromate Plating
Carburetor Plating with Harold Demes ~ How carburetors are plated and dichromate conversion coating is applied. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Install a Limited Slip/Posi Unit in a GM 10 Bolt 8.5″ Rear-end
Installation of an Eaton Detroit Truetrac Limited Slip/Posi Unit into a 1987 Chevy C-10 truck with a 10 bolt 8.5″ Rear-end. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Select a Torque Converter
A torque converter is a fluid coupling device that transfers power from engine to transmission. Here’s how to select the right one for you. [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Install Portawall White Wall Tire Inserts
Portawalls make a great accessory for your custom car, truck, or motorcycle and the whitewall inserts are available in various sizes. [More…]
How To & DIY
This Tool is the Easiest Way To Straighten Brake and Fuel Line Tubing
Tubing straighteners are a quick & easy tool to straighten bent or coiled steel, stainless steel, copper & aluminum brake or fuel lines. [More…]
DIY Projects
Chassis Stiffening: How To Firm The Flex
Learn the basics of chassis stiffening to reduce flex and increase rigidity so you can get the most out of your ride. [More…]
DIY Projects
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…]
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 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 & DIY
How To Sand and Polish Steel Wheels to a Mirror Finish
From Skills and Trade ~ In this video, you’ll learn how to sand and polish a steel wheel to a mirror-like finish. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Repair and Restore Vintage Trailer Tail Lights
How to repair and restore vintage travel trailer tail lights with VHT Nite Shades Red tail light spray paint and clear lacquer. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Mount a 6.0 Liter LS Engine to an Older GM TH350 Transmission
A demonstration of how to get an older TH350 transmission and torque converter bolted up to an LS engine with No Adapter Required! [More…]
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