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How To & DIY
How To Add Juice Brakes To Early Ford Spindles
A common upgrade for early hot rodders was juice brakes on Model A’s and 1932-38 Fords. Matt shows how to install Juice brakes on earlier small pattern spindles. [More…]
How To & DIY
Making a Carter/Edelbrock AFB AVS Carburetor REALLY Work For You
The Carter/Edelbrock AFB/AVS carburetors are decent out of the box, but learn to tune the fuel metering system to make them really come alive! [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Wire An Automotive Relay
A 4 or 5 pole automotive relay is a simple solution to switching power to high current devices and loads. Here’s how to wire one. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Bleed Brakes By Yourself
This How-To video shows you how to bleed or purge the air from your brake system and lines easily and by yourself. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Reverse a Main Leaf Spring or Eyelet Flip
MacroMachines demonstrates how to reverse the main leaf of a rear spring from a Model T, difficult due to the large hump in the middle. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Install Pinion Shims on Your Classic Car
This how-to shows pinion/axle shim installation on a ’69 Ford Fairlane — the basic principles will work on any solid rear axle vehicle. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Adjust Sealed-Beam Headlights on a Classic Car or Truck
Kyle Smith walks you through the simple DIY process of adjusting sealed-beam headlights on a Chevrolet C10 pickup truck. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Bead Roll Sheet Metal Without Warping
Basic tips to combat distortion for beginners and the more advanced but proper technique to eliminate warping altogether. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Remove a Pilot Bearing with Bread
This video shows how to remove a pilot bearing from a flywheel using bread instead of an expensive puller. [More…]
DIY Projects
Panel Matching Real Patina with Faux Patina
You thought you’d never, but here you are looking up how to do a convincing faux patina paint job that matches existing panels. [More…]
DIY Projects
Building (and Improving) the Best DIY Car Ramps Ever
Conventional long metal car ramps can be cumbersome. Here’s how to build a set of car ramps with a better design for around $20. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Install a Tachometer
Tachometer installation can be as simple as connecting the tach’s sending wire to the negative side of the ignition coil, while other ignition systems feature a dedicated tach sending circuit. [More…]
How To & DIY
Metal Shaping with Simple Hand Tools ~ Hammer Forming
Hammer forming is one of the oldest, simplest, and least expensive ways to shape sheet metal and a fabrication technique you need to learn. [More…]
Automotive Basics
How To Read and Understand Spark Plugs
By closely examining the spark plug insulator firing tip color, you can determine a lot about an engine’s overall operating condition. [More…]
How To & DIY
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…]
How To & DIY
How To Identify a Bad Engine ~ Teardown and Autopsy of a 461ci Pontiac
Here are some easy tips for novice and backyard mechanics to avoid getting a worn-out or even destroyed engine instead of a good deal. [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Make Shock Absorber Stools
This video demonstrates how to make a pair of stools from shock absorbers, coil springs, and some shop scrap. [More…]
How To & DIY
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…]
Hood Rides & Hoopties
How To Build A Sleeper Volkswagen
The Mighty Car Mods boys embark on an ambitious project to build an epic sleeper with a 1000% increase in power. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Make a Motorcycle Gas Tank with Ron Covell
Legendary metal shaper and fabricator Ron Covell shapes a motorcycle gas tank and explains the metal fabrication tips and tricks he uses. [More…]
How To & DIY
Slap Shift Side Detent Shifter for GM TH200, TH250, TH350, and TH400
This Side Detent Shifter is perfect for your GM Turbo-Hydramatic-equipped project and mounts solidly to your transmission tunnel. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Effectively Test Spark Plug Wires
Learn a simple and easy method of testing spark plug wires in order to eliminate them as the cause of poor engine performance. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Install An Oil Catch Can
There are several designs of oil catch cans. Oil separators are included and are used in line with the PCV system on vehicles so equipped. [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Install a Distributor in a Small Block Chevy Engine
In this video, you’ll learn how to correctly install a distributor in a small block Chevrolet 350 engine. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Roll a Fender Bead with Wire Edge
Metal Shaping Guru Lazze demonstrates how to make a bead with a wire edge for fenders or other parts that you can easily duplicate, repair a fender or panel, or make a whole new one from scratch on a bead roller. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Use a Speed Square Like a Boss
From Classic Work ~ How to use a speed square like a boss — Standard inches and Metric speed squares covered. [More…]
How To & DIY
How to Apply Rust Encapsulator Plus to a Rusty Rear End
In this video, Joe removes heavy rust, dirt, and grime so he can apply Rust Encapsulator Plus to a Camaro rear end. [More…]
How To & DIY
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 & DIY
Teach Yourself To MIG Weld With This Video
There is so much more to welding, but this is without a doubt enough info to get you started MIG welding RIGHT NOW! [More…]
DIY Projects
How to Tint a Back Window on a Classic Truck
Ralph shows you how to tint the back window glass on a classic truck with Flexfilm window film. [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Build a Budget Chevy 350
Brutha JD builds a typical low buck Chevrolet 350 engine including the step by step process and parts part numbers used. [More…]
DIY Projects
DIY 1947-53 Chevrolet Truck 3 to 5 Window Conversion
1947-53/54 Chevrolet 3100 Truck 3 to 5 window conversion using Classic Industries inner and outer window panels. [More…]
How To & DIY
DIY Steel Wheel Center Flip and Widening
This video includes demonstrations, discussions, do’s and don’ts, tips and tricks about how to make wide and high offset wheels or rims. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Install Ring and Pinion Gears in a Ford 8.8 Rear-End
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…]
How To & DIY
How To Assess an Unfinished Project
What happens when you come into an unfinished project vehicle? How do you know what’s sitting in your garage? And how can you find out? [More…]
How To & DIY
Shaving Windshield Posts and Filling Holes on a 1931 Model A Roadster
Karl shaves windshield posts from his 1931 Model A Roadster build to make way for a Duvall windshield, fills some holes, and gaps the doors. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Lead a Body Panel with Gene Winfield
Legendary customizer Gene Winfield stops by to give a lesson in the art of leading, where heated lead is used to smooth and fill body panels. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Measure Differential Pinion Depth
How to use a Pinion Depth Checker to measure pinion depth on all stand alone differentials that are not part of a transaxle. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Make a Fan Shroud for Electric Fans with Basic Tools
Fitzee’s Fabrications walks you through making a simple aluminum fan shroud for dual electric fans with basic tools. [More…]
DIY Projects
Mother of All Shop Tools ~ Making DIY Blacksmith’s Anvil from Scratch
A good Blacksmiths Anvil is the mother of all shop tools. Finding an original is hard. Here’s how to make a 100kg/220lbs anvil from scratch. [More…]
How To & DIY
DIY Tricks For Removing Stubborn or Broken Bolts
Davin Reckow is here to show you the tools and techniques you’ll need to get those frustrating bolts out of the way. [More…]
DIY Projects
2-Minute Tech: Custom Motor Mount Considerations
There are many factors that affect the location of the motor in a hot rod or custom car or truck chassis: Plan ahead. The tech session produced several points to consider when mounting a motor in a hot rod or custom car or truck project… [More…]
Hot Rod Lifestyle
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 & DIY
How To Not Destroy Your Engine with Nitrous
Engine Masters shows you how you can put nitrous into a stock engine and get serious power added without killing the engine. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Pattern, Shape, Gas Weld and Polish Aluminum Panels
Chris Runge demonstrates the process in shaping, gas welding and polishing aluminum beginning with pattern making. [More…]
DIY Projects
DIY Bench Vise with Quick-Lock Clamp
Build a DIY bench vise with a quick-lock cam clamp from scrap metal. [More…]
DIY Projects
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…]
DIY Projects
DIY Back Yard Paint Job for 1967 Chevy Impala by Hot Rod Staff
Hot Rod magazine staffers show how to trick your friends into a weekend party so you can finally get your hot rod painted! [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Mount a 6.0 Liter LS Engine to an Older GM TH350 Transmission
A demonstration of how to get an older TH350 transmission and torque converter bolted up to an LS engine with No Adapter Required! [More…]
How To & DIY
HVLP Paint Spray Gun Basics Explained + How To Setup and Spray
Tom Stringham clearly explains HVLP Paint Spray Gun basics, demonstrates tear down and shows how to set up and spray. [More…]
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Slicing & Dicing - Modifying Grille Shells
How To Make a Paper Pattern Template for Metal Fab & Sheet Metal - Hand-Made Fender - Eastwood
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
How To Lead: Leading a Body Panel with Gene Winfield - Using Body Solder Kit from Eastwood
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