Hot Rod How To & DIY Project Guides

Metalworker Ron Covell gives a step-by-step tutorial on how to build a steel bomber seat from start to finish. [More…]

With this method, the rain beads up and rolls off the windshield leaving great visibility. Bugs and bird poop come off easily… [More…]

Dylan McCool demonstrates how torsion bars work and how to adjust your vehicle ride height with torsion bars. [More…]

This helpful video tutorial simply demonstrates step-by-step how to bench bleed a new master cylinder… Also of Interest: How To Bleed Brakes By Yourself How To Rebuild Brake Cylinders How To Test a Power Brake [More…]

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…]

There are several paint systems you can choose from for your project, so here’s how to choose which one is best for you… [More…]

Scott goes over how to fix problems with a plasma cutter including correct air and power settings, consumable issues and poor technique… [More…]

How to Remove nasty stains in your automotive carpet or cloth seating — even in your home. With this special mix, the stains will come right out. [More…]

Pertronix Ignitor Electronic Ignition replaces breaker points and troublesome stock ignitions. [More…]

How to make fiberglass molds and parts. A motorcycle fender is repaired. A mold is then made and a part is made from the mold [More…]

Here are two quick and easy ways to tell what’s going on inside the engine just by listening to it carefully. [More…]

Building Rat Rod Suspension – Steve Darnell of WelderUp shows you all the steps needed to make your own set of Rat Rod Torsion Shocks. [More…]

Paul Pinto demonstrates how to tie a solid steel rod in a knot, which could make a cool shift knob or handle or other Rat Rod detail. [More…]

This tech short shows how to remove old rubber suspension bushings without a press or without burning them out using flames. [More…]

Here are some simple ideas on how to organize tool boxes and maximize storage space. [More…]

A spark plug delivers electric current from the ignition system in the combustion chamber to ignite the compressed air/fuel mixture. [More…]

In this Hagerty DIY, Kyle Smith walks you through the process of adjusting the timing on a Chevy small-block engine. [More…]

How to use a Pinion Depth Checker to measure pinion depth on all stand alone differentials that are not part of a transaxle. [More…]

Custom Spray Mods put together a quick video about some common aerosol spray painting mistakes and frequently asked questions… Also of Interest: 5 Super Easy Spray Paint Tricks and Effects Bare Metal Paint Effect How [More…]

Learn how to shorten a driveshaft on this episode of Two Minute Tech from Power Nation Garage. [More…]

DIY Vise With Quick-Lock Clamp made from scrap metal… [More…]

From Skills and Trade ~ In this video, you’ll learn how to sand and polish a steel rim to a mirror finish. [More…]

From the Old School Tech files: How To Reverse Steel Wheels. [More…]

You’ve been there: in the middle of your project, the aerosol spray paint can won’t spray, it just quits; Here is how to quickly fix it. [More…]

For generations hot rodders have pulled bigger and more powerful engines out of other cars to use in their DIY hot rod projects. Back in the ’50s gearheads would spend hours hunting for Cadillac and Oldsmobile engines to use in their rods. In the ’60s builders started pulling Hemis, Pontiac 455s, Ford Cammers, and of course the big-block Chevys out of cars to power their gassers, T-buckets and other custom powered street machines. [More…]

Sweet Project Cars demonstrates how to fix a sagging headliner. This method works every time and will hold the liner up for years. [More…]

In this video, Joe removes heavy rust, dirt, and grime so he can apply Rust Encapsulator Plus to a Camaro rear end. [More…]

An Aged Painted Lettering process is demonstrated using 1-shot lettering enamels and 1-shot clear to get an aged look on the doors. [More…]

Jeremy goes over how to buff and cut a clear coat after a fresh paint job. [More…]

Sweet Project Cars demonstrates how even bad scratches in windshield glass can be removed with the correct tools and supplies. [More…]