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 Test Your Brake Master Cylinder
How to test your brake master cylinder step-by-step… [More…]
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 Choose Between Cat-back vs Axle-back vs Muffler Exhaust
Differences in design, sound, and performance of Flowmaster muffler, Axle-back, or Cat-Back exhaust system for your vehicle. [More…]
How To Gas Weld with Oxy-Acetylene Full Tutorial, Tips, and Set-Up
Karl shows you how to gas weld with an oxy-acetylene torch including techniques, tips, and a step-by-step tutorial on both fusion and filler. [More…]
Chevy and GMC Rust Repair ~ Floor, Kick Panels, Inner/Outer Rockers
Dave shows us the nuts & bolts of repairing rusty floors and rockers with new sheet metal in 1960s Chevrolet and GMC trucks. [More…]
Panel Matching Real Patina with Faux Patina
You thought you’d never, but here you are looking up how to do a convincing faux patina paint job that matches existing panels. [More…]
How To Make a Fan Shroud for Electric Fans with Basic Tools
Fitzee’s Fabrications walks you through making a simple aluminum fan shroud for dual electric fans with basic tools. [More…]
How To Choose a Manual Clutch Set
Choosing the correct performance clutch for your combination will ensure you get all that power to the rear wheels. [More…]
How To Identify a Bad Engine ~ Teardown and Autopsy of a 461ci Pontiac
Here are some easy tips for novice and backyard mechanics to avoid getting a worn-out or even destroyed engine instead of a good deal. [More…]
How To Make Fresh Lumber Look Like Weathered Barn Wood
How to make fresh lumber look like old barn wood — the process is fast and easy and will give you that rustic look you’ve been after. [More…]
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 Pick BETTER Wheels and Tires for YOUR Car
Changing your wheels and tires can completely change the look of your car and also drastically change the handling dynamics. [More…]
1947-50 Chevy & GMC Truck Windshield Installation
Precision Rubber demonstrates windshield and gasket installation for 1947, 1948, 1949, and 1950 Chevrolet and GMC pickup trucks. [More…]
Slap Shift Side Detent Shifter for GM TH200, TH250, TH350, and TH400
This Side Detent Shifter is perfect for your GM Turbo-Hydramatic-equipped project and mounts solidly to your transmission tunnel. [More…]
Old Car or Truck? How To Boost Performance
Whether it’s the economy or simply because vehicles are more durable, an increasing number of people are driving used cars and trucks longer… [More…]
How To Shorten A Driveshaft
Learn how to shorten a driveshaft on this episode of Two Minute Tech from Power Nation Garage. [More…]
How To Choose And Use Automotive Hardline
Hardline materials each have pros and cons so you’ll need to consider the specific application or vehicle system that you plan to use it on. [More…]
How To Hand Paint Tailgate Letters – DIY Guide & Video
In this step-by-step video, Jack Fleming demonstrates the tools, materials, and methods he personally uses when painting tailgate letters. [More…]
How To Blend Patch Panels Into Factory Body Lines
Matt walks us through the process of blending the body lines at the wheel arch between the patch panel and the original line. [More…]
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…]
How To Fix Streaking Windshield Wiper Blades Like New in 30 Seconds
Renewing your windshield wipers is an easy DIY job and not only restores old wiper blades, but also helps new wiper blades last much longer. [More…]
Holley Brawler Double-Pumper Carburetor Installation and Basic Tuning
Holley Brawler carburetors work hard just as their name implies — just raw bare knuckled performance that you can rely on. [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 Install a 1930s-70s Rear Window Seal
David and Jason install a window gasket step-by-step using a method that works on most cars and trucks from the 1930s to the late 70s. [More…]
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 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 Make a Vintage Padlock
This is the first lock I ever made. There is room for improvement on the mechanism, but to me, it is all about getting started. [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…]
Evaluating Internal Parts For The DIY Home Engine Rebuilder
How to do a step-by-step evaluation of a piston and rod assembly. What to look for, what can go wrong, and what can you get away with. [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…]
How To Motorize A Bead Roller For Under $40
Broke Bastard Garage shows how to motorize a bead roller for under $40 using an inexpensive drill and good ideas. [More…]
How To Reupholster Car Seats
John Hunt demonstrates the steps required to fully reupholster a car seat. [More…]
Emblem, Badge, Insignia, Nameplate and Trim Restoration
Its easy to find reproduction emblems and trim, but New old stock (NOS) emblems are becoming scarce and expensive, it pays to restore originals. [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 Wire an Electric Fuel Pump
Wiring an Electric Fuel Pump – Diagram [More…]
How To Wire Your Motorcycle or Rat Bike ~ Basic Wiring Diagrams
Wiring harnesses can be complex, but a bare-bones bike build project means that you can eliminate a lot — Here are the basic wiring diagrams. [More…]
How To Swap an LS Engine Camshaft
We explore the process of swapping a camshaft in an LS3 crate motor, highlighting the necessary steps and precautions. [More…]
Blown 4L60e Transmission ~ Disassembly and Inspection
Busted Classic Garage disassembles and inspects the sub-assemblies in a blown 4L60e transmission out of a ’98 Pontiac Trans AM. [More…]
How To Set Up a Ford 9 Inch Third Member for High-Performance Use
How to prepare a Ford 9-inch rear-end for high-performance use including setting bearing preload, gear mesh, and backlash. [More…]
DIY Hot Tank: Cleaning Engine Parts with a Homemade Barbecue
This DIY hot tank is a game-changer for enthusiasts looking to restore engine parts without breaking the bank… [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…]
Crafting Custom ATV/Motorcycle Cables: A Step-By-Step Guide
We get the frustration of being unable to find or quickly get the right cable. We’ll show you how to take matters into your own hands. [More…]
How To Box-In a Differential / Solid Axle Rear-End Housing
You’ll learn how to fabricate and weld on steel plates to stiffen the rear axle and prevent it from torquing when under load [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…]
DIY Carburetor to Holley Terminator EFI Conversion
Holley Performance Products provided a Terminator EFI setup, which we recently installed in Davin Reckow’s classic 396 big-block Chevelle. [More…]
Making Hot Rod Motor Mounts
Mat makes some simple motor mounts to attach the Flathead to the chassis on a 1930 Ford Model A coupe build… [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 Replace Chevrolet/GMC C10 Cab Corners
This how-to video takes you through replacing the driver’s side cab corner on a Chevrolet C10 project truck. [More…]
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 Correctly Sharpen a Twist Drill on a Bench Grinder
Knowing how to hand sharpen a twist drill is a basic skill every machinist or fabricator should possess. [More…]
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