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 MIG Weld In Corners, Close Quarters, and Tight Spaces
Matt Urch of Urchfab demonstrates a little trick for getting your MIG welds into those corners and other tight spaces. [More…]
How To Change 1963-1987 Chevy and GMC Truck Front Coil Springs
Whether you’re replacing the stock springs or installing lowering springs, this guide shows the steps to make the job easy, quick, and safe! [More…]
How To Make Tools To Stretch Sheet Metal
Kyle Voss of The Fab Forums demonstrates a tool he made to help stretch sheet metal. [More…]
How To Adjust and Tune Holley Carburetors
This tutorial includes instructions on how to fully adjust and finely tune Holley carburetors. [More…]
How To Straighten a Bumper with a Hustler Stick Alignment Bar
The Hustler Stick Alignment Bar is perfect for bumpers, panels, hoods, decks, and brackets. Made with the strength and durability to last! [More…]
How and Where To Swap and Replace Broken Hand Tools
An overview of tool brand company warranty, return process, customer service contact information, and drop-off and return location finders. [More…]
How To Design An Exhaust System
Richard Waitas from Magnaflow sat down to run us through exactly what goes into designing exhaust systems. [More…]
How To Modernize A Classic Powerplant with EFI
With the advent of Electronic Fuel Injection conversion kits, hot rods can now run more efficiently and have better drivability with EFI. [More…]
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 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…]
Mastering Bodywork: A Step-by-Step Guide To Using Body Filler
Ben, a No Coast Custom and Rod Shop expert, walks us through the meticulous steps required to prepare your vehicle for a flawless paint job. [More…]
Sheet Metal Cutting and Grinding Tools with Fitzee’s Fabrications
Fitzee discusses and demos sheet metal tools he’s used for 30 years, as well as the 21st Century cutting and grinding tools he uses today. [More…]
How To Restore Bolt Threads
Whether the bolt you’re working with is cross-threaded, has flattened threads, and a replacement bolt is not handy, there is a fix. [More…]
How to Wire an LS Engine Harness ~ De-Pinning and Crimping
Holley Performance explains which connectors and crimpers you’ll need to build a custom wiring harness for your LS engine project. [More…]
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…]
Making Custom Running Boards with Exhaust Tube and Sheet Metal
Bad Chad Hiltz fabs a set of running boards with a stretch of exhaust pipe, 18 gauge metal, angle iron, cardboard, angle grinder, and welder. [More…]
Built. Not Bought ~ Creative Engine Crafting The Old School Way
Dallas’s 350 Buick Super Stock engine is a throwback to the days of crafting power — rather than just buying it outright. [More…]
HP Tuners 101: Beginners Guide and GM ECM Tuning Overview
Take a closer look at HP Tuners and what it is capable of doing for you and your hot rod in this easy to follow beginners guide. [More…]
How To Install An Oxygen Sensor Bung
When engine swapping up to a fuel injected engine, there are a few things to consider when installing the exhaust, including O2 sensors. [More…]
How To Calculate Block Height
Block height measurement is used to calculate the final compression ratio for the combination and also affects other aspects of the engine. [More…]
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 Restore Scratched, Burnt, or Cloudy Welding Lenses
Matt at Urchfab shares a quick trick to get your old welding helmet lenses looking like new in 1 minute. Restore and recycle. [More…]
How To Adjust Fuel and Float Level on Holley Carburetors
Holley Performance demonstrates how to properly adjust the fuel level and the float on Holley four-barrel carburetors. [More…]
An Insanely Easy Torch Cutting Hack For Perfect Cuts
This quick and easy cutting hack will help you make perfect oxy/acetylene torch cuts. [More…]
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…]
How To Build a High-Performance Flathead Ford Engine
Installing camshaft, crankshaft & front cover, piston & rod assembly & installation, pan, valve & head assembly, and engine dyno testing. [More…]
How To Spray WET Single Stage BLACK Paint without Orange Peel!
A father-son team and Paint Society paint a 1990 Trans Am with a budget-friendly sealer and single-stage black. [More…]
How To Choose a Manual Clutch Set
Choosing the correct performance clutch for your combination will ensure you get all that power to the rear wheels. [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…]
Metal Forming Radius Bends With A T-Stake
Kent White demonstrates how to make a quickly and easily form a radius bend using a post-mounted T-stake. [More…]
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…]
Lowering a Ford F100 For Under $100
Lowering a 1971 Ford F100 truck for less than $100.00 out of pocket including flipping the axle, cutting coils and C-Notching the frame. [More…]
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…]
Inexpensive DIY Rust Remover and Paint Stripper Alternative
Davin Reckow shows how easy stripping rust and paint and grease and grime can be, with a special ingredient recommended by a dairy farmer! [More…]
How To Get Perfect Panel Gaps in Doors, Fenders, Hood
TC Penick of Bay One Customs shows you his trick to get perfect panel gaps when building or restoring a car or truck. [More…]
1965 Chevrolet C10 RideTech Air Suspension Install
Johnny Merder from RideTech installs a complete air ride suspension system on his family-owned 1965 Chevrolet C10 truck. [More…]
How To Organize Your Tool Box For Maximum Storage Space
Here are some simple ideas and suggestions that will help you organize your toolboxes for maximizing storage space. [More…]
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 Make Battery Cables
Jeremy demonstrates several methods for soldering large ring terminals onto heavy-gauge battery cable.. [More…]
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…]
4 Budget Dynamat Alternatives for DIY Vehicle Sound Deadening
Nothing ruins a sweet ride more than vibrations and doors that rattle. Here’s how to sound deaden and insulate your ride on a budget. [More…]
How To Paint A Car with House Of Kolor’s Jon Kosmoski
These video clips are from the “Kustom Painting Made Easy” by Jon Kosmoski of House of Kolor… [More…]
How To Know Where To Start a Metal Shaping Project
One of the biggest challenges when shaping custom metal parts and pieces is how and where to start. Start with a Zero Point. [More…]
How To Fix A Leaking GM 12-bolt Rear-end Pinion Seal
Does your rear differential leak gear oil everywhere? Do you keep installing a new pinion seal and having the same problem? Here’s the fix. [More…]
How To Wire The Ignition and Starter On Any Classic Engine
If you’ve ever struggled with ignition switches, resistors for ignition coils, or fuses, this video is for you. [More…]
How To Determine Suspension, Brake, and Wheel Clearance
When working with suspension, wheels, and brakes, wheel clearance is key. Follow these easy steps to calculate offset and wheel clearance. [More…]
How To Repair Rusty Floor Cross Members
Fitzee’s Fabrications clearly demonstrates how to make and replace rusty floor cross members on a Ford Bronco with simple tools using his no-nonsense, straight-to-the-point style of metalwork… [More…]
How To Repair Rusty Door Bottoms
How to repair rusty door bottoms with a no-nonsense, straight-to-the-point style of metalwork. [More…]
How To Solder Wires Like A Pro
Learn the tools, tips, tricks, and techniques to properly solder wires together for a strong soldered joint. [More…]
How To Shorten A Driveshaft
Learn how to shorten a driveshaft on this episode of Two Minute Tech from Power Nation Garage. [More…]
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