Hot Rod How To & DIY Project Guides

This homemade Pipe Anvil from metal scrap helps you to make radius bends in sheet metal and helps quickly create parts like transmission tunnels, hot rod hoods, and more. [More…]

Generally, there’s very little that can go wrong with a bench vise, but when something does, why not take the opportunity to roll your own? And, while you’re at it, make it operate with hydraulics instead. [More…]

A detailed video on how to build a custom truck bed from the ground up. Learn how to use a bead roller to add style and strength. [More…]

You’ll learn how to measure and cut custom size o-rings using nitrile o-ring cord bonded with Cyanoacrylate adhesive (Super Glue)… [More…]

Jerry Laboranti demonstrates the technique for creating hand formed 1930’s style clam shell louvers for your hot rod. [More…]

Plus Sizing your wheel and tire combination was designed to enhance vehicle performance and appearance by allowing fitment of larger diameter rims and lower profile tires. The theory is that while making these changes, you keep the overall tire diameter within 3% of the original equipment tires. [More…]

Learn how to notch tube using only an angle grinder. [More…]

Watch as Matt from Eastwood takes you through some different metal fabrication techniques used when building a fender skirt. [More…]

A simple device with a few switches and a salvaged connector allows direct control of shift solenoids bypassing the vehicle computer. [More…]

Greg Frick from Inland Empire Driveline Service in Ontario, California offers information on how to properly measure for a custom or refurbished stock or aftermarket performance driveshaft. In this video you learn to: Measure from [More…]

How to make a roller bender, sometimes called a roll bender, from simple stock and hardware at home… [More…]

An inexpensive and reliable solution to swap a 5 Speed Transmission into a Ford F-100 on a Budget. Parts List Included. [More…]

MyVintageIron shows you how to get more power out of your small block Chevrolet engine, at home, and on the cheap… [More…]

In this video DIY Guide, The Fab Forums go over how to install ring and pinion gears in a Ford 8.8 rear end. [More…]

Adding an aftermarket transmission cooler to your hot rod, car or truck is always a good idea. Here are some tips: Always mount the cooler in a place that has good air flow, When Installing coolers make sure lines are clear of anything that can rub them and always use line that… [More…]

Matt tackles fabricating his own custom tailgate for the Project Pilothouse truck build. [More…]

Welding instructor Mark Prosser, co-author of Full-Bore Welding, walks you through the steps to repair a hole in thin-gauge steel. [More…]

In this video, the Hot Rod Hippie discusses a few basic tips to combat distortion for beginners and the more advanced but proper technique to eliminate warping all together. Also of Interest: Beading Machine Basics with [More…]

Kyle Voss of The Fab Forums makes some transmission panels for the “Bibbster” project using an english wheel. [More…]

The Welder Series Universal Rear Step Notch Kit is easy to assemble and install. The pieces fit together using alignment tabs to make clamping and welding a breeze. These kits are typically used in the custom car, truck and mini truck market to drop the frame past the rear axle. [More…]

Through the years the du Pont organization has met and solved practically every automotive refinishing problem that can be imagined. In the interests of better refinishing du Pont has made the following information available. Shrinking [More…]

AutoLoc Shaved Door Handle Kits make a great accessory for your Custom Car, Truck, Hot Rod or Rat Rod. Shaved handles and keyless entry using some door poppers are cool, But how do they work? Here is all you need to know about taking on the job of installing shaved handles in your car or truck… [More…]

In this video, Cody shows the camera guy, Joe, the basics of TIG welding and how exactly to get started! [More…]

Torque specifications for components (especially engine components) are not to be taken lightly. Fastener torque requirements are also changing as nuts and bolts are becoming more and more vehicle specific. There is no more running to the parts bin for a quick replacement. [More…]

Car and truck trim can be expensive to repair if you send it out to professionals, but with just a few tools you can repair it yourself and save! [More…]