Hot Rod How To & DIY Project Guides

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…]

Justin demonstrates a very useful design of a fabrication table using inexpensive and strong materials to make a table more versatile for fab. [More…]

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…]

Holley Performance Products provided a Terminator EFI setup, which we recently installed in Davin Reckow’s classic 396 big-block Chevelle. [More…]

When working with suspension, wheels, and brakes, getting the right wheel clearance is key. Follow these easy steps to calculate offset and wheel clearance. [More…]

Several methods are demonstrated; file, die grinder, and curved flap disc, to show you how to properly deal with inside corner grinding. [More…]

Tinman 2 Kustoms shows how to rebuild a 10 bolt Chevy 8.5″ rear axle in the bagged C10 using Yukon Gear & Axle components. [More…]

Carburetor adjustment errors can affect the entire engine. Here’s how to properly tune your Edelbrock carburetor. [More…]

Become a carburetor tuning expert by tuning by AFR gauge that is easily installed in 30 minutes and what a difference it makes. Parts List. [More…]

Jeremy demonstrates several methods for soldering large ring terminals onto heavy-gauge battery cable.. [More…]

Purchasing a salvage engine or transmission can save you a lot of money. Here’s how to make sure you don’t bring home a turd or money pit. [More…]

How to make fiberglass molds and parts. A motorcycle fender is repaired. A mold is then made and a part is made from the mold [More…]

Choosing new wheels is an exciting part of a build, but you’ll need the width, bolt pattern, and offset. Here’s what those numbers mean. [More…]

This Old Tony demonstrates winding your own springs at home on a lathe. [More…]

You can easily replicate or repair a headlight lens of any car using Alumilite. This how-to shows replicating a 1935 Cadillac headlight lens… [More…]

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…]

With the advent of Electronic Fuel Injection conversion kits, hot rods can now run more efficiently and have better drivability with EFI. [More…]

3 Simple Rules to Troubleshooting Anything: Do the easiest thing first, Don’t rely on the people that tried and failed before, and… [More…]

This alternator works together with the battery to supply power when the vehicle is running. Here’s how to test and troubleshoot. [More…]

Here are some solid tips and tricks from Eastwood for getting the most money possible when selling your used car. [More…]

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

How to repair and restore cracked and worn leather seats. This process works every time and works great on all real leather. [More…]

Two amateurs learn to weld with a $100 Harbor Freight Flux 125 flux core welder. [More…]

Using a grinder and flapper wheel to work through the outer layer of a tire to expose the illustrious whitewall layer – Be careful… [More…]

When choosing a fuel pressure regulator for your ride, you need to take into consideration several factors. The regulator is a critical piece and should to be matched to the type of fuel delivery system and the fuel pump that you are using, or plan to use. [More…]

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 remove the side window and vent assembly from the door on a 1955, 56, 57, 58 or 59 Chevrolet or GMC Task Force Series Truck… [More…]

Learn a simple and easy method of testing spark plug wires in order to eliminate them as the cause of poor engine performance. [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. [More…]

Learn how to notch tube using only an angle grinder. [More…]

How to cut your Ford F100 long bed to short bed in a weekend DIY project ~ Two-Part video details cutting frame and bed. [More…]

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…]