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How To & DIY
Steve Darnell on Building Rat Rod Suspension
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…]
DIY Projects
How To Make a Custom Truck Tailgate
Matt tackles fabricating his own custom tailgate for the Project Pilothouse truck build. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Measure for a Straight Axle Spring
There are two measurements that you can use to determine what spring length you’ll need for your project: Spring Perch Hole Center-Line Measurement: If you are using an axle with vertical perch bolt holes, you can [More…]
How To & DIY
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 & DIY
How To Rust New Metal Instantly ~ Matching a 1927 Model T Deck Lid
Dan whips up a potion of vinegar, hydrogen peroxide and some salt in a spray bottle and matches the newly crafted panel to the body. [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Wire Hot Rod Lights
The one automotive job we all dread is the wiring. Yet, with help from this how-to book even the neophyte mechanic can install a wiring harness. [More…]
How To & DIY
How to Balance Tires Yourself at Home
How to Balance a Tire Yourself with a Portable Wheel Balancer from Harbor Freight… [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Calculate the Size of Carburetor Needed in CFM
Optimize performance with a correctly sized carburetor: This calculator gives the engine’s air intake volume requirements in CFM… [More…]
How To & DIY
5 Things You Need To LS Swap Any Vehicle
Swap a 4.8, 5.3, or 6.0 Liter LSX engine swapped into any vehicle and running by just following these 5 steps. [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Powder Coat At Home
Using an Eastwood HotCoat Powder Coating Gun to demonstrate how to properly clean and powder coat paint a machined aluminum part. In addition to powder coating a sample part, video includes an overview tutorial of powder coating equipment, tips, tricks and more. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Retain, Threadlock and Safety Wire Bolts
When lock washers or lock nuts are not enough, here’s how to drill hardware for castle nuts, cotter pins and safety wire. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Cut, Fit and Shape Automotive Carpet
This video demonstrates several techniques to cut, fit and shape the transmission tunnel using non-heat molded automotive carpet. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Fix Sagging Doors in Older Vehicles
If you have an older vehicle, the door may sag a bit when you open it. But it doesn’t have to. The most common cause is a set of worn out door hinge pins and [More…]
Automotive Basics
How To Diagnose Common Engine Problems with a Vacuum Gauge
One of the easiest and cheapest ways to check an engine for serious issues is to perform a vacuum gauge test. You can determine whether or not an engine is healthy in just several minutes. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Diagnose and Repair a Hydraulic Bottle Jack
If your hydraulic bottle jack will no longer lift a load, it is most likely repairable with an easy fix. [More…]
DIY Projects
Rattle Cans and 1Shot ~ DIY Motorcycle Helmet Paint
YouTuber Iron Gordon shows how to paint a motorcycle helmet with a few cans of spray paint and several colors of 1shot. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Coat Engine and Small Parts for Rust Prevention with Black Oxide
Davin Reckow walks you through blackening your steel and cast-iron parts with black oxide for protection against rust and corrosion. [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Paint A Car At Home In 4 Easy Steps
Learn every step to paint a car at home from bare metal to color sanding and buffing… [More…]
How To & DIY
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…]
DIY Projects
How to Reupholster a Truck Seat
The seat of a truck may take the worst beating of all. Learn how to reupholster your truck seat following this step by step video. [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Make Polyurethane Engine and Transmission Mounts
In this detailed video you’ll learn how to make polyurethane engine and transmission mounts from liquid polyurethane. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Create Crazy Power on a Cheap 5.3L Vortec with Minor Upgrades
Starting with a cheap high-mileage 5.3L Vortec engine, the crew makes as much horsepower as they can, spending as little money possible. [More…]
DIY Projects
How to Build a Custom Steering Column Drop
Matt makes a custom steering column brace/drop for a cowl steering setup… [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Make Simple Dimple Dies for Sheet Metal
DIY Dimple Dies ~ A simple how to video for making dimples in sheet metal panels. No expensive tooling or fancy tools were used. [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Build a Budget Chevy 350
El Rey’s Blue Collar 350 El Rey’s Garage demonstrates a typical low buck Chevrolet 350 engine build including the step by step process and parts used (+ part numbers)… From friend of Roadkill Customs, Brutha [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Replace Floor Pans In Your Classic Car
Fitzee’s Fabrications guides you through replacing a rusty classic car floor pan with an aftermarket replacement panel in a third-generation (1968-74) Chevrolet Nova. [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Install a Transmission Cooler
Adding a transmission cooler to your slush-boxed hot rod, car or truck is always a solid idea. Here’s what you need to know plus some tips. [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Make Custom Ford Flathead Radiator Hoses
The guys show how they made custom radiator hoses for the sectioned ’32 grill and custom radiator combination. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Choose The Right Aftermarket Connecting Rods
Aftermarket connecting rods come in various designs, materials, and lengths, and picking the right combo will come down to five key factor [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Hot Rod a Vintage GM Straight 6 Engine
Everybody knows that the engine is a central key component to ANY Hot Rod project. But is a V8 the only way to go? NO WAY! Stacey David shows you why. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Recover Your Headliner
In this video I will show you how to recover your headliner the proper way so that you can have your car looking great again. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Swap Out a Lock Cylinder
You score a junkyard tilt steering column, but of course, the keys are missing. Here’s how to swap out the lock cylinder. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Shorten A Driveshaft
Learn how to shorten a driveshaft on this episode of Two Minute Tech from Power Nation Garage. [More…]
Hot Rod Lifestyle
How To Buy a Hot Rod on the Cheap
Kevin “Mack Daddy” Mack is Danny Koker’s right-hand man who runs the
Counting Cars shop and buy the projects. He sat down with us to share hard-learned advice on how to buy hot rods on the cheap. [More…]
Counting Cars shop and buy the projects. He sat down with us to share hard-learned advice on how to buy hot rods on the cheap. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Turn Pump Gas Into High Octane Race Fuel
Race Gas is a fuel concentrate that can be added to pump gas to raise the octane a full 4 points per 2 ounces of mix [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Get Neat MIG Welds In 3 Easy Steps
Here are 3 quick steps to get neat and consistent MIG welds for your projects. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Graft a Sub-Frame or Front Clip
This video is a complete rundown on a Sub-frame (front clip) swap or graft including the fabrication process, power steering and brakes… [More…]
DIY Projects
How to Narrow a Ford 8.8 Inch Rearend
The Ford 8.8 is quite possibly the most DIY friendly rear axle out there: they are cheap to modify and replace parts on. This covers strip-down, measurements, cutting and welding [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Remove Surface Rust
Cleaning off surface rust and polishing a 1963 Oldsmobile 98… [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Cut and Buff a Clear Coat
Jeremy goes over how to buff and cut a clear coat after a fresh paint job. [More…]
How To & DIY
What Type Of Muffler Should You Go With When Upgrading Your Exhaust?
This PowerNation Extra gives you a look at the different kinds of aftermarket mufflers available when you want to upgrade your exhaust system. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Shape, Gas Weld and Polish Aluminum
Chris Runge demonstrates the process in shaping, gas welding and polishing aluminum beginning with pattern making. [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Wire Dual Electric Cooling Fans
The clearance between the front of your engine and radiator can be very tight. Dual electric fans could be the solution to your cooling issues. Dual electric cooling fans have several benefits over single fans [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Choose The Right Camshaft
Pat Topolinski from Engine Power goes over one of the most discussed topics when it comes to engines: cam selection. Here’s how you can choose the right cam for your application. [More…]
How To & DIY
Simple Ford Flathead V8 Engine Mounts
Matt centers the engine in the chassis and welds in Ford style biscuit mounts for a Ford Flathead V8 Engine. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Sharpen a Twist Drill
How to sharpen a twist drill bit using a bench grinder… Also of Interest: How To Make an Inexpensive Spot Welder How To Powder Coat At Home How To Install Universal Rear Step Notch Kit [More…]
DIY Projects
DIY Back Yard Paint Job
The HOT ROD staff shows how you can trick your friends into a party so you can paint your hot rod in a weekend! [More…]
How To & DIY
How to Install a Tire Pressure Monitoring System in Any Car or Truck
A TPMS monitors tire pressure and temperature and provides a visual warning light and audible alarm sound when thresholds are exceeded. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Install Universal Rear Step Notch Kit from Welder Series
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. [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Metal Etch and Mark Your Tools
How to etch large-sized numbers onto sockets and tools so you can actually see what size they are using a simple battery. [More…]
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How To Fabricate A Chassis - Building a Model A Hot Rod with Eastwood
TFS: How to Notch Tubes Without a Tube Notcher
How To Install Floor Pans - Ford Model A - Metal Fabrication with Eastwood
How to Build a Custom Transmission & Driveshaft Tunnel - Ford Model A - Eastwood
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How to Remove Rust with Electricity
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