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 LEGALLY Title Any Classic Car, Truck, Or Motorcycle Using The Vermont Loophole
Here is the step-by-step process to obtain official ownership papers in your name, with a minimal outlay of cash and time. [More…]
DIY Tips for Running, Flaring, and Bending Brake Lines
Running brake lines, flaring brake lines, and bending brake lines can be a pain, so here are some tips and tricks to make it less painful. [More…]
How To Build A Hot Rod
Learn how to build a hot rod with these resources that help facilitate your build from inspiration and planning to build and customization. [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…]
Using Rivets and Rivet Nuts/Threaded Inserts In Your Project
Rivet Nuts not only provide a dependable fastener but also give you the added benefit of clean internal threads for attachments. [More…]
Upgrading Exhaust ~ What Type Of Muffler Should You Choose?
This PowerNation Extra gives you a look at the different kinds of aftermarket mufflers available when you want to upgrade your exhaust system. [More…]
Earl’s Differential and Manual Transmission Cooling Systems
Whether you race road course, off-road, circle track, or just put your vehicle under heavy-duty conditions, take the extra step to cool them. [More…]
Tips and Tricks for Routing and Plumbing Hot Rod Brake Lines
Matt, George, and Andrew work on running all of the brake lines. Matt gives a few tips and tricks along to way to help. [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…]
Drag Race Tire Tech: FASTEST Way To Change Your Gear Ratio!
JustMoparJoe offers up a quick and simple formula to calculate your new final gear ratio (Effective Gear Ratio) when switching tire sizes! [More…]
Zoomies ~ How To Fabricate Custom Headers
MarsFab Offroad and Fabrication builds a set of custom zoomie headers for a classic Ford pickup with a 700 HP blown small block Chevy engine. [More…]
How To Identify a 4L60E Transmission and Decipher Case Tags
Various case changes and other differences in the 4l60E Transmission variations since 1993 are discussed with a full list of Tag ID meanings. [More…]
How To Repair or Replicate a Headlight Lens
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…]
LS Engine and 4L60e Transmission Swap On A Budget
Chuck Hanson walks us through swapping out a Big Block 454 for a 5.3L LS engine and 4L60e transmission combination. [More…]
How To Chop a Top in 3 Hours
This is a top chop on a 1946 Ford truck cab we did overnight in 3 hours — there are a few tips in the video intended to make chops easier. [More…]
How To Tear Down a Chevy 350 Small Block Engine
Chris shows you step by step how to tear down a junkyard small block Chevy 350 engine to prepare it for a rebuild. [More…]
DIY Muffler Installation Tips from Cherry Bomb
Cherry Bomb has honed their skills through blood, sweat, and tears and they’d like to share their gained efficiencies with you. [More…]
How To Adjust a 700R4 Transmission TV Cable
The geometry and tension are absolutely critical for the Throttle Valve (TV) Cable and transmission to be happy. Here’s how to adjust it. [More…]
Pinstriping Demo with Legend Glen Weisgerber
Pinstriping and airbrush legend Glen Weisgerber demonstrates how to pull lines and palette your brush in this special Pinstriping Demo. [More…]
How to Balance Tires Yourself at Home
How to balance a tire yourself at home — This portable wheel balancer makes it easy to balance tires accurately with its bull’s eye level. [More…]
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 Drift with Ken Block
Ken Block explains how he does his magic before he gets behind the wheel of his 845bhp Hoonicorn Mustang to give us the ride of our life. [More…]
How to Save Money on Your Hot Rod Build or Classic Car Restoration
Here are a couple tips right off to help keep costs under control as you embark on your hot rod project or build. [More…]
How To Identify What’s Causing Road Noise
Here are some ways you can try to track down those unidentifiable noises coming from a vehicle while you’re driving down the road. [More…]
How To Choose a Hot Rod High-Amp Alternator
Determining the alternator amperage required is the current draw, plus any future accessories you plan to add. [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 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 Buy a Hot Rod on the Cheap
Counting Cars Kevin “Mack Daddy” Mack sat down with us to share hard-learned advice on how to buy hot rods on the cheap… [More…]
How To Understand Wheel Specs
Choosing new wheels is an exciting part of a build, but you’ll need the width, bolt pattern, and offset. Here’s what those numbers mean. [More…]
Bodywork, Primer, Pinholes, Guide-Coats, and Sanding with Bad Chad
Bad Chad Hiltz explains and demonstrates the basics of bodywork, primer, pinholes, guide-coats, and sanding. [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…]
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…]
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…]
How to Test an Ignition Coil
This testing procedure is valid for just about any automotive ignition coil. An ohmmeter or Multimeter is needed. [More…]
How To Setup a TIG Welder Step-by-Step
The professionals at Weld.com clearly guide you step-by-step through the setup process for a new TIG welder. [More…]
How To Adjust Timing on a Small Block Chevy Engine
In this Hagerty DIY, Kyle Smith walks you through the process of adjusting the timing on a Chevy small-block engine. [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…]
How To Properly Index Your Bellhousing and Why You Should
One of the most misunderstood parts of mating an engine and transmission is indexing the bellhousing to the back of the engine properly. [More…]
How To Upgrade To Threaded Engine Block Oil Plugs
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…]
How To Convert To Electronic Ignition and Never Change Points Again!
Pertronix Ignitor Electronic Ignition: A dependable, self-contained Ignitor replaces breaker points and troublesome stock ignitions. [More…]
Vintage Car Restoration
If you love old cars your not alone. Collectors have breathed new life into these vintage autos by restoring them to like new condition. [More…]
How To Set the Kick-down or TV Cable on GM Transmissions
Holley offers tips on properly setting up the transmission kickdown levers and how to properly set the throttle valve or TV cable. [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 Stick Weld ~ Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Beginner Basics
Here’s everything that you need to know when starting out with Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), more commonly known as stick welding. [More…]
How to Degree Your Camshaft
Don’t skip degreeing in your camshaft The method demonstrated is actually quite simple and straightforward. [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…]
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 Remove an LS1 Motor and Transmission from the Bottom
This video demonstrates removing an LS1 engine and transmission from a 2001 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 from the bottom. [More…]
How To Prep a Patch Panel for Welding
The Pneumatic Perfect Panel Prep Tool easily provides a perfectly beveled 45° weld-prepped edge in 20 or 18 Gauge sheet metal to achieve solid, full-penetration MIG or TIG butt welds. [More…]
How To Narrow a Ford 8.8 Inch Rearend
The Ford 8.8 is cheap to modify and replace parts on. This video covers strip-down, measurements, cutting, and welding a Ford 8.8 rear-end. [More…]
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