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 Winterize Your Collector Car & Daily Driver
Scott goes over how to prepare your collector car or daily driver for storage over the winter. [More…]
How To Restore A Steering Column
To get started, take off the steering wheel, hub, adapter, and cover. Slide out the turn signal assembly and pop out the snap ring. [More…]
How To Make an Inexpensive Spot Welder
This step-by-step tutorial shows how to make an 800 amp Spot Welder from common materials, and how to do it for practically nothing. [More…]
How To Convert a Car Alternator into a Go Kart Motor
An automotive alternator can be converted into a powerful hybrid brushless motor in a couple of hours with some know-how and common tools. [More…]
How To Install a Coil Spring Front End in a 1955-59 Chevy or GMC Truck
Watch a complete installation of the new Total Cost Involved Engineering ’55-59 Chevrolet and GMC truck coil spring front end. [More…]
Ford F-100 T5 5 Speed Transmission Swap on Budget
An inexpensive and reliable solution to swap a 5 Speed Transmission into a Ford F-100 on a Budget. Parts List Included. [More…]
1951 Studebaker Truck Gets an LS Swap ~ Project Stuie
Jeremy shows a thorough, step by step install of a Holley Sniper EFI fabricated intake manifold on an LS engine in his 1951 Studebaker Truck. [More…]
How To Set Up a Ford 9 Inch Third Member for High-Performance Use
How to prepare a Ford 9-inch rear-end for high-performance use including setting bearing preload, gear mesh, and backlash. [More…]
Paint Then Assemble or Assemble Then Paint?
Should you paint the parts first and then assemble them, or assemble the vehicle first and paint it afterward? [More…]
How To Rule Out A Spark Plug As Your Problem
A very simple but effective method to confirm if a spark plug is/is not the cause of engine starting and/or performance problems. [More…]
Interior and Upholstery Preparation for Hot Rods and Customs
Tips and tricks for preparing your hot rod or custom car or truck for interior and upholstery. [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…]
How To Adjust a 700R4 Transmission TV Cable
The geometry and tension are absolutely critical for the Throttle Valve (TV) Cable and transmission to be happy. Here’s how to adjust it. [More…]
The Racecar Twist ~ How To Join Wires Reliably Without Solder
A quick tech tip for joining two wires together. The advantages of this over crimping or soldering are speed, reliability, and flexibility. [More…]
How to Super Clean Your Windshield
With this method, the rain beads up and rolls off the windshield leaving great visibility. Bugs and bird poop come off easily… [More…]
How To Make Curved Flanges On Sheet Metal Panels
Learn about a tipping die and the technique used to create curved bends on sheet metal panels, a very simple process. [More…]
How To Wrap Your Old Car in a New Look
You don’t have to buy a new ride to get a new look. You can transform the appearance of their vehicles quickly, easily, and affordably. [More…]
How To Get Clean Welds with a Harbor Freight Flux 125 MIG Welder
The Flux 125 welder can weld mild steel from 18 gauge up to 3/16in. thick which makes it ideal for jobs around the yard, shop, or house. [More…]
How To Keep Your LS Engine Healthy While You Beat The Snot Out Of It
If you’re planning to beat the ever-loving snot out of your LS engine, consider these modifications to make it reliable in extreme and competitive circumstances. [More…]
How To Set Ignition Timing
Setting the timing on your engine is one of the most misunderstood adjustments. Here is how to set ignition timing, clearly explained. [More…]
How To Measure, Cut, Fit, and Weld Automotive Patch Panels
Lakeside Autobody focuses on measuring, cutting, fitting, and welding homemade, DIY automotive sheet metal patch panels. [More…]
How To Make Simple Carbon Fiber Panels
This video demonstrates step-by-step the basics of carbon fiber lay-up for vacuum bagging. Starter kit information. [More…]
Tube Bending Basics ~ What You Need to Know
Tube Bending Basics covers general knowlege of materials, dies, benders, Center Line Radius, bending gauge, cheater creation, and more. [More…]
How To Add A Pressure-Activated Brake Light Switch To Your Vehicle
These convenient and easy-to-install pressure-activated brake light switches make it simple to add brake lights to almost any brake system. [More…]
How To Drift with Ken Block
Ken Block explains how he does his magic before he gets behind the wheel of his 845bhp Hoonicorn Mustang to give us the ride of our life. [More…]
How To Repair Thin-Gauge Sheet Metal
Lincoln Electric Welding instructor and co-author of Full-Bore Welding, Mark Prosser shows you how to repair a hole in thin-gauge steel. [More…]
How To Spot Paint and Blend Clear Coat
YouTuber Mike Fn Garage clearly demonstrates how to spot paint and blend clear coat. [More…]
How To Update an Old Dated Dashboard with MDF, Fleece, and Fiberglass
David Guyton shows you how to make a custom fiberglass dash (or any other interior parts) for your hot rod or custom car or truck project. [More…]
4 Different Ways To Cut and Weld Box Tube Corners
Here are several tips from Urchfab on cutting, welding and finishing steel box corners to a seamless finish. [More…]
Using Your Ears to Assess Engine Condition: Old-School Techniques
Uncle Tony offers up two quick and easy ways to tell what’s going on inside the engine just by listening to it carefully. [More…]
Ron Covell’s Tips for Using Aviation Snips
Ron Covell shows the details of using aircraft snips with ample demos of how they are used to make clean cuts without distorting the metal. [More…]
How To Create Crazy Power on a Cheap 5.3L Vortec with Minor Upgrades
Starting with a cheap high-mileage 5.3L Vortec engine, the crew makes as much horsepower as they can, spending as little money possible. [More…]
How To Choose a Hot Rod High-Amp Alternator
Determining the alternator amperage required is the current draw, plus any future accessories you plan to add. [More…]
How To Make a Custom Air Scoop from Scratch and Scrap
HardCore Fab makes an air breather for Old Crow, his 1947 Ford Rat Rod project modeled after the old Cadillac style filter housings. [More…]
How To Apply Compound, Polish, and Wax by Hand
It’s possible to get great results, by hand, with compound, polish or wax as long as you use the right products and the right technique. [More…]
How To Tie a Steel Rod in a Knot
Here are two examples of how to tie a solid steel rod in a knot which could make a cool shift knob, handle, or other accessory detail. [More…]
How To Make A Sheet Metal Slapper ~ DIY Metal Shaping Tool
Wray Schelin from ProShaper Workshop shows you how to make a Sheet Metal Slapper with salvaged spring steel from a discarded office chair. [More…]
How To Determine The Age Of Your Tires
It is easy to identify when a tire was manufactured by reading its Tire Identification Number (or serial number) and decoding it. [More…]
How To Install Portawall White Wall Tire Inserts
Portawalls make a great accessory for your custom car, truck, or motorcycle and the whitewall inserts are available in various sizes. [More…]
How To Block Sand Body Panels + Tips & Tricks with Kevin Tetz
Kevin Tetz shows you the difference between sanding and shaping, which grit of sandpaper to use, and how to use various sanding blocks. [More…]
Building (and Improving) the Best DIY Car Ramps Ever
Conventional long metal car ramps can be cumbersome. Here’s how to build a set of car ramps with a better design for around $20. [More…]
How To Swap 1st Gen Dodge Truck Rotors from 5×5.5 to 5×4.5
How to swap late 1st Gen Dodge truck rotors for early 1st Gen truck rotors effectively changing the bolt pattern from 5×5.5 to 5×4.5. [More…]
How To Install and Shim a Starter
Is your starter gear not engaging, grinding, or kicking out? Here’s how to properly shim a starter and check clearances. [More…]
How To Install a Limited Slip/Posi Unit in a GM 10 Bolt 8.5″ Rear-end
Installation of an Eaton Detroit Truetrac Limited Slip/Posi Unit into a 1987 Chevy C-10 truck with a 10 bolt 8.5″ Rear-end. [More…]
How To Install a Distributor in a Small Block Chevy Engine
In this video, you’ll learn how to correctly install a distributor in a small block Chevrolet 350 engine. [More…]
How To Drill a Hole in the Center of Any Rod
In this tutorial, Johnny shows the simplest way to drill a perfectly centered hole in any small rod with simple tools — no lathe required. [More…]
How To Shave/Fill a Gas Cap Filler Neck on a Chevy C10 Truck
Eastwood helps Kenny address the first project of his Chevy C-10 restoration, shaving and patching the fuel filler hole. [More…]
How To Select a Torque Converter
A torque converter is a fluid coupling device that transfers power from engine to transmission. Here’s how to select the right one for you. [More…]
How To Determine Your Chevrolet Water Pump Type ~ Long or Short
A quick way to check if you have a long or short water pump is to stick your fingers behind the timing cover, you can’t with a short pump. [More…]
How To Appraise, Title, Register, and Insure Your Hot Rod or Custom Car
Getting your hot rod or custom car properly titled, registered, and insured can be one of the most demanding aspects of the project and will vary according to the vehicle and your state. [More…]
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