Hot Rod How To & DIY Project Guides

Plus Sizing your wheel and tire combination was designed to enhance vehicle performance and appearance by allowing fitment of larger diameter rims and lower profile tires. The theory is that while making these changes, you keep the overall tire diameter within 3% of the original equipment tires. [More…]

You don’t have to buy a new car or truck to get a new look. Drivers can transform the appearance of their vehicles quickly, easily and affordably. Whether the goal is to create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece, or simply to give a vehicle a fresh, new look, a few simple steps is all it may take. [More…]

Learn how to build a hot rod with these resources that help facilitate your build from inspiration and planning to building and customization. These tools help locate donor vehicles, project cars, and can determine what other cars have the parts you need (a big help at the salvage yard). Start you build here! [More…]

This video is a journal of the steps involved in converting a 1955, 1956 or 1957 Chevrolet 4 door post car into a 2 door… Also of Interest: Chassis / Body Swaps ~ An Overview [More…]

When working with body filler, what ever tools you use, the trick is to not add the last “skim coat ” till you KNOW that it is all you need. Don’t try to block out that first coat, just use it as a base for the LAST skim coat. [More…]

Why spend hundreds on a train horn kit when you could build your own? Making your own train horns is cheap and easy. See how to make simple DIY horns here so you can stay safe by announcing your presence to oblivious pedestrians. [More…]

Over the years, we’ve seen wheels come off and much worse, all for one simple reason – they failed to properly torque (tighten) the lug nuts on their vehicles. Torquing lug nuts to the right torque specs and in the correct torque sequence is critical. Learn how to properly torque your lug nut / lug bolts here. [More…]

Spot welders are used to fuse thin sheets of metal together and can cost hundreds of dollars to buy. This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to make an 800 amp Spot Welder from common, [More…]

Mark Ehlen, Car Craft — A paint job can be no better than the prep underneath it. Any flaw in the bodywork will only be magnified by the topcoat, so great pains should be taken to [More…]

Tire Stickers Tire Lettering Kit – Create Your Own Custom Tire Lettering Add-On Accessory – Fits all vehicles! No more boring, plain black tires! Trick out your ride with custom raised white tire lettering on [More…]

In this video, Eastwood helps Joe C. with his 1955 Ford F-100 restoration, shaving and patching the fuel filler hole. [More…]

Richard Holdener shows step-by-step how to change the valve springs in a 454 Big Block Chevrolet yourself. [More…]

How To Install One-Piece Door Glass in 1955-59 Chevrolet and GMC Task Force Series Pickups, Panel Trucks and Suburbans. [More…]

A number of factors must be considered when selecting a rear-end gear ratio (ring & pinion set). Tire diameter, transmission choice (with or without overdrive) and desired highway cruising speed. [More…]

Large numbers of vehicles are transported daily by shipping companies to different cities, states, and countries. When shipping vehicles, they should be properly prepared and inspected. The reason why cars are inspected is because sometimes the vehicles get damage during shipping. [More…]

Mike Phillips along with Oley Jentzsch, the President of Flitz Metal Polishes, show you how to remove years of oxidation and corrosion on aluminum Mag wheels the quick and easy way using the Flitz Mag [More…]

You’ve got a driver, but it’s engine compartment is the dumps. Sometimes, all a Small Block Chevrolet needs is a little TLC in the form of a tune up and a clean up — a freshly [More…]

How to adjust hydraulic valves the first time, every time… [More…]

Matt Urch shares a few tips on how to troubleshoot common problems that often impact MIG welders. [More…]

Today, the term “hot rod” has many a different interpretation. Let’s call those interpretations “factions.” And within each faction, there are subcategories. Naturally, everything is open to individual opinion. However, most hot rod enthusiasts simply do whatever they want to their cars. [More…]

Whether it’s because of the economy or simply because today’s vehicles are more durable, an increasing number of people are driving used cars and trucks longer. Those looking to re-energize these rides with a bit more power may want to consider installing a performance-enhancing aftermarket product. [More…]

Generally, building a rat bike or custom motorcycle project involves stripping the bike down to only the necessary functions. You can see that the original wiring looks extensive and complex. You don’t need to get scared because building a rat bike means that you can eliminate a lot of it… [More…]

How to weld-in a 4-link rear suspension system onto any hot rod or custom chassis. Covered in this video: axle location, panhard bar fitment, and
theory and shock absorber angle… [More…]

From Sam Slick at Cherry Bomb… “You know, the overwhelming number of questions we field here are from do-it-yourselfers who enjoy working on their own vehicles, and who may have little or no experience with [More…]

You’ll learn how to fabricate and weld on steel plates to stiffen the rear axle and prevent it from torquing when under load [More…]

In this quick Tech Tip, Matt shows how he likes to fill gaps in metal that are too small to create a filler piece and to large to just weld as you normally would… [More…]

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…]

Looking to tint your own windows? Window tinting is a relatively difficult endeavor, but with patience and proper coaching, you can achieve your desired results – DIY Tips and Secrets. [More…]

Automotive window film (often called window tint) can not only reduce heat and glare in your vehicle, it can also protect you from damaging rays from the sun. Not only does window film protect you [More…]

In this video, you’ll learn how to correctly install a distributor in a small block Chevrolet 350 engine.