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…
How To Repair Thin-Gauge Sheet Metal
Lincoln Electric Welding instructor and co-author of Full-Bore Welding, Mark Prosser shows you how to repair a hole in thin-gauge steel. [More…]
How To Wire Your LS Swap Fuel Pump and Fans with Relays
From The Driveway Engineer: Relays Made Simple ~ How to wire your fuel pump and fans, plus how to enable fans in HP Tuners. [More…]
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 Simulate OEM Style Resistance Spot Welds with a MIG Welder
Simulating OEM style resistance spot welds using a MIG welder. [More…]
How To Make Your Own Rust Penetrant at Home
We’ve stumbled upon a simple rust penetrant solution that will make getting your stuck nuts and bolts off easier than ever before. [More…]
How To Ensure Clean, Dry Air for Painting and Powder Coating
Scott goes over the Eastwood Complete Filtration System and how to install it to your compressed air system. [More…]
How To Set Up and Operate a NOS Nitrous Refill Station
Nitrous, it’s one of the cheapest and easiest ways to add horsepower to most any engine. But, refilling your own cylinders, well that can be aggravating as well as time-consuming. [More…]
Using a Cheap Inverter-Based Plasma Cutter and Setting Up for Repetitive Cuts
Vladimir from Invincible Extremes demonstrates the utility and usage of an inexpensive inverter-based plasma cutter and keeps it real with tips and tricks as he sets up for and cuts several nearly identical pieces using a jig… [More…]
DIY Carpet and Sound Deadening Installation in a Classic Truck
Installing new carpet, sound deadener, and jute padding is an easy DIY weekend job that’ll quickly freshen up the interior of your truck. [More…]
Cutting A Classic Car In Half To Fix The Rust!
This 1956 Chevy is RUSTY! The car gets fully stripped-down, rockers and quarters are addressed, and the floors are cut out for a new pan. [More…]
Wheels: Measure Twice, Buy Once
Learn The Right Way To Measure for Wheel Size Before You Place An Order: Bolt Pattern, Wheel Width, Backspacing… [More…]
How To Keep Cooling (and Other) Systems Running After Power Is Off
See how the MSD’s Solid State Relay was used with a time-delay relay to keep engine cooling fans running after the engine is shut off. [More…]
Understanding Alternators – How To Test and Troubleshoot
This alternator works together with the battery to supply power when the vehicle is running. Here’s how to test and troubleshoot. [More…]
How To Easily Fill Gaps In Metal
Matt shows how he likes to fill gaps in metal that are too small to create a filler piece and too large to just weld as you normally would. [More…]
How To Find and Build the Perfect Classic Truck Project
Want to know more about getting started with a classic truck project. Here’s pointers on how to find a project truck and how to build one. [More…]
How To Make X Pipes, Y Pipes, H Pipes, and Exhaust Transitions
How to make exhaust X Pipes, Y Pipes, H Pipes, Splayed Pipes, and Parallel Pipes, as well as variants of each. [More…]
How To Adjust the Valves on a Small Block Chevrolet
This video demonstrates how to properly adjust Small Block Chevrolet engine valves… [More…]
How To Turn an Engine Stand into an Engine Run Stand
See how D. Eby converted a simple engine stand into a complete engine run stand to facilitate pre-install engine break-ins. [More…]
How To Weld A Cast Aluminum Bolt Hole Without Damaging Threads
Cast aluminum weld repairs are hard. Welding around a bolt hole w/o damaging threads is even more difficult. This trick may help your repair. [More…]
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 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 Make DIY Gaskets From Scratch
Kyle Smith gives you offers tips and tricks to make your gaskets using a kit from your local auto parts store and everyday household items. [More…]
How To Create Hand Hammered 1930’s Style Louvers for your Hot Rod
Jerry Laboranti demonstrates the technique for creating hand-formed 1930’s style clam shell louvers for your hot rod. [More…]
How To Protect and Preserve Patina or Rust Without Clear Coat
How to protect rust or patina with a formula of boiled linseed oil and mineral spirits that you can mix and apply quickly and easily. [More…]
11 Salvage Yard Tips and Tricks
Here are 11 Salvage Yard Tips and Tricks to help you make the most out of your next trip to the salvage or junkyard. [More…]
How To Fabricate a Custom Hot Rod Dashboard
Matt goes over how to build a custom hot rod dash using nothing more than a bead roller, punch/bead dies, and a shrinker stretcher. [More…]
Tire Size? How To Read a Tire Sidewall and What it All Means
The side of your tire, or tire sidewall, contains everything you need to know about your tire size, rating, and manufacturer. [More…]
Amazing Wheel Restoration From Super Rusty To Mirror Chrome
How to transform a rusted wheel into a flawless showpiece using sandblasting, zinc coating, and a meticulous hydrochroming process. [More…]
How To Cut Threads ~ Using Taps and Dies
This 4-minute video covers the essential info needed to cut threads and keep yourself from getting into trouble, plus a drill-bit size chart. [More…]
How To Make an Inexpensive DIY Fab Table
Justin demonstrates a very useful design of a fabrication table using inexpensive and strong materials to make a table more versatile for fab. [More…]
Installing an Inexpensive Universal Tilt Steering Column In Your Hot Rod
In the 1956 Chevy Gasser Wagon project, Dan moved the seat back a few inches and installs a new universal fit tilt steering column. [More…]
How To Set Ignition Timing
Setting the timing on your engine is one of the most misunderstood adjustments. Here is how to set ignition timing, clearly explained. [More…]
Quick and Easy DIY Headliner for Less Than $20
DIY Headliner from thrift shop playing cards and miscellaneous adhesives arranged into an alternative headliner in JD’s ’59 Ford. [More…]
Replacing Brake Shoes with Simple Tools
Servicing drum brakes isn’t rocket science, and replacing the brake shoes is a great first project to get into working on your own car. [More…]
Mother of All Shop Tools ~ Making DIY Blacksmith’s Anvil from Scratch
A good Blacksmiths Anvil is the mother of all shop tools. Finding an original is hard. Here’s how to make a 100kg/220lbs anvil from scratch. [More…]
How To Remove a Pilot Bearing with Bread
This video shows how to remove a pilot bearing from a flywheel using bread instead of an expensive puller. [More…]
How To Choose The Correct Timing Set For Your Application
There are a few different types of timing sets out there, each for a specific application. Pat shows why each is used for each application. [More…]
How To Repair a Ford Model A Frame and Horns
Andrew works on repairing a pair of damaged front frame horns on the Ford Model A and begins filling all the unwanted holes in the horns. [More…]
How To Choose Wheel and Tire Fitment for Lowered Trucks
One of the biggest things that can make or break the look of your ride is the wheels and tires. Here’s how to figure out the size and fitment. [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…]
Ford F-100 T5 5 Speed Transmission Swap on Budget
An inexpensive and reliable solution to swap a 5 Speed Transmission into a Ford F-100 on a Budget. Parts List Included. [More…]
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…]
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…]
How To Hot Rod a Vintage GM Straight 6 Engine
Everybody knows that the engine is a central key component to ANY Hot Rod project. But is a V8 the only way to go? NO WAY! Stacey David shows you why. [More…]
Tips and Techniques For Metal Fabrication You Can Be Proud Of!
Garage Fab shares a few tips he incorporates into his metal fabrication process, aiming to enhance the final product’s appearance. [More…]
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 Organize Your Tool Box For Maximum Storage Space
Here are some simple ideas and suggestions that will help you organize your toolboxes for maximizing storage space. [More…]
Everything You Need To Know About Drilling And Tapping Holes
In DIY projects and metalworking, having the ability to drill and tap your holes is a valuable skill. [More…]
2-Minute Tech: Wiring Tips from Ron Francis Wiring
Black Top Magazine’s project “Riff-Raff”, a 1956 Ford Fairlane Club Sedan is getting rewired with a Ron Francis Express Series Kit. [More…]
Change TH350 & TH400 Shift Points with an Adjustable Vacuum Modulator
The B&M GM TH400 and TH350 Vacuum Modulator is fully adjustable, allowing you to customize the shift points (within a range of 2-4 mph). [More…]
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