Hot Rod How To & DIY Project Guides

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…]

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…]

Using an Eastwood HotCoat Powder Coating Gun to demonstrate how to properly clean and powder coat paint a machined aluminum part. In addition to powder coating a sample part, video includes an overview tutorial of powder coating equipment, tips, tricks and more. [More…]

Broke Bastard Garage shows how to motorize a bead roller for under $40 using an inexpensive drill… Also of Interest: Beading Machine Basics with Ron Covell How To Bead Roll Sheet Metal Without Warping How [More…]

An inexpensive and reliable solution to swap a 5 Speed Transmission into a Ford F-100 on a Budget. Parts List Included. [More…]

Broke Bastard Garage demonstrates making seat buckets for his 1937 Dodge Rat Rod build. [More…]

Matt from IronTrap Garage goes over the correct steps needed to build a Metal Roof Insert for your own Ford Model A Coupe. [More…]

Hot Rod Wiring – Diagram Please Note: This diagram was designed for 12 volt systems, but can also be used for 6 volt systems. If used for 6 volt, make all the wires heavier by 2 gauges. For example 14 gauge wire will become 12 gauge, 10 gauge will be 8 gauge, etc. [More…]

A Transmission Temperature Gauge allows you to monitor the operating temperature of your transmission by measuring the transmission fluid’s temperature. Overseeing these temperatures assists in ensuring that your transmission does not overheat causing major damage. [More…]

An automotive alternator can easily be converted into a powerful hybrid brushless motor in just a couple of hours with some know-how and using common hand tools. An alternator converted to a hybrid brushless motor [More…]

In this video, Matt shows how he fabricated floor pans for his Model A project using some sheet metal and a handful of Eastwood tools, while offering a couple helpful tips to keep that metal [More…]

You’ll learn how to measure and cut custom size o-rings using nitrile o-ring cord bonded with Cyanoacrylate adhesive (Super Glue)… [More…]

Watch as Matt from Eastwood takes you through some different metal fabrication techniques used when building a fender skirt. [More…]

The guys show how they made custom radiator hoses for the sectioned ’32 grill and custom radiator combination. [More…]

Ron Covell shows how easy it is to build a radius bending attachment that mounts to a workbench. [More…]

Chopping a Top: Learn the techniques for chopping a top on a 1950 Dodge pickup using MIG and TIG Welders, a Bead Roller, and a Hammer and Dolly Set. [More…]

MIG Welding Basics: How to prevent ‘blow through’ when welding thin sheet metal…   Also of Interest: Metal Work / Welding Videos DIY Metal Brake for Bending Sheet Metal Equivalent of Wire and Sheet Metal [More…]

There are two measurements that you can use to determine what spring length you’ll need for your project: Spring Perch Hole Center-Line Measurement: If you are using an axle with vertical perch bolt holes, you can [More…]

Rat Rod Bob Builds shows how he made a custom shift handle and a brass knuckle shift knob for his 1931 Chevrolet rat rod. [More…]

Johnny Merder from RideTech installs a complete air ride suspension system on his family-owned 1965 Chevrolet C10 truck. [More…]

Today we’re showing you how to use a cellulose stick rod to weld through the thickest rust we could find. [More…]

Back Spacing is a measurement taken from within the inside of the rear side of the wheel. This measurement is important to be sure you have proper wheel clearance for your specific car before purchasing new wheels, wheel spacers and wheel adapters. [More…]

This tech article is meant to inspire and give you a jumping point for building your own chassis. Every car is going to be a little different in measurements and execution, so be sure to think it all through before you start… [More…]

One of the biggest challenges when shaping custom metal parts and pieces is how and where to start. Many projects often don’t get finished because parts start not fitting or working. With a couple of [More…]

Kyle Smith walks you through the process of building spark plug wires for your classic car… Also of Interest: Understanding Spark Plugs Understanding Ignition Systems 10 Hot Rod Budget Build Alternatives: Buy This, Not That [More…]

Scrap Metal and Skills ~ These are the Top 31 Best DIY Handmade / Homemade Tools and Ideas of 2018. [More…]

DIY Driveshaft Balancing ~ How To Balance a Driveshaft in a RWD Vehicle Yourself At Home… [More…]