Hot Rod How To & DIY Project Guides

The Carter/Edelbrock AFB/AVS carbs are decent out of the box, but learn to tune their fuel metering system to make them really come alive! [More…]

James Scott of Paint by James fame demonstrates how to paint old school style ghost flames. [More…]

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…]

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

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

Here’s how to freshen up, restore, re-tape and generally clean-up your old and tired wiring harness. [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…]

This quick and easy cutting hack will help you make perfect oxy/acetylene torch cuts. [More…]

Jere Kirkpatrick demonstrates using an oxy/acetylene torch and Romex copper wire as brazing filler rod. [More…]

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…]

Barts Metalwork demonstrates the process used to create a simply SOLID grinder stand… [More…]

Jere Kirkpatrick shows you how to easily make a Beater Bag (or shot bag, sand bag) for shaping sheet metal for cheap. [More…]

Engine and pinion angle are relative to the ground. Most engines are set at 3 degrees, this allows the carburetor to sit level, however… [More…]

“Welding” Aluminum Without a Welder ~ DIY Aluminum Brazing with a Propane Torch and Brazing Rods. [More…]

Alberto Ferroni demonstrates how use lead Instead of plastic filler while performing some bodywork on his Porsche 911 race car. [More…]

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

This video how-to shows you how to use Polyvance’s PlastiFix repair kit to restore cracked classic steering wheels. [More…]

When working with suspension, wheels, and brakes, getting the right wheel clearance is key. Follow these easy steps to calculate offset and wheel clearance. [More…]

We recreate a rare trim gasket for a 1958 BMW Isetta — Setting up a silicone mold, casting with flexible urethane, plus tips and tricks. [More…]

Step-by-Step Color Sanding and Buffing Plus Tips & Tricks – see how to color-sand and buff a fresh paint job to get a mirror finish. [More…]

A demonstartion of how to get an older TH350 transmission and torque converter bolted up to an LS engine with No Adapter Required! [More…]

Have you ever debated whether to Polish or Compound… or maybe Wetsand? Learn what each process accomplishes on the same scratch to better understand the capabilities and purpose of each respective technique. [More…]

Welding instructor Kyle from Georgia Trade School is going to show us something really cool ~ How To Weld Steel to Stainless Steel. [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…]

From PowerNation You can tell the difference between the thread pitch, diameter, and length of the bolt. When it comes to grade, you can tell by the markings on top. The bolts shown are easily [More…]

How to protect rust or patina with a formula of linseed oil and boiled mineral spirits that you can mix and apply quickly and easily… [More…]

This is a quick demonstration of how to use a File Slapper to remove dents in sheet metal. [More…]

See how D. Eby converted a simple engine stand into a complete engine run stand to facilitate pre-install engine break-ins… [More…]

If your hydraulic bottle jack will no longer lift a load, it is most likely repairable with an easy fix. [More…]