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How To Salvage A Vinyl Top
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How To & DIY
How To Scavenge a Junkyard
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How To & DIY
How To Fix Streaking Windshield Wiper Blades Like New in 30 Seconds
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Automotive Basics
How To Determine Engine/Pinion Angle
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How To & DIY
How To Roll a Fender Bead with Wire Edge
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Evaluating Internal Parts For The DIY Home Engine Rebuilder
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How To Calculate the Size of Carburetor Needed in CFM
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How To & DIY
TIG Welding Crash Course
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How To & DIY
How To Get Abandoned Vehicles Rescued & Running: Tips From The Pros
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How To Repair a Cracked Steering Wheel
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How To Wire 2 Batteries: Parallel, Series, or Both for 2x Volts, 2x Capacity
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How To Drill and Press Dimple Holes in a Bumper
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How To Repair a Hacked 1935-36 Ford Dash Panel
Matt works over a 1935-36 Ford dash he scored at the Hershey Swap Meet. With a little work, you can repair the item and have minimal money wrapped into it… [More…]
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How To Make A Custom Battery Box
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How To & DIY
Dirt Cheap, Simple Upgrade For All Leaf Spring Cars And Trucks
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How To & DIY
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DIY Projects
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How To Remove Scratches and Polish Clear Plastics Like a Pro
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How To Rebuild a GM 10 Bolt Chevy 8.5″ Rear End
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How To Restore Bolt Threads
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How To Properly Set Up A Panhard Bar
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How To & DIY
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How To & DIY
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How To & DIY
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