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 & DIY
How To Color Sand and Buff a Car After a Fresh Paint Job
Step-by-Step Color Sanding and Buffing Plus Tips & Tricks – see how to color-sand and buff a fresh paint job to get a mirror finish. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Know When To Crimp vs Solder
“Leave your wire nuts in your house, t-taps in the trash, and the twist-and-tape method to your competition.” Here’s when to crimp vs solder. [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Metal Etch and Mark Your Tools
How to etch large-sized numbers onto sockets and tools so you can actually see what size they are using a simple battery. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Cut and Buff a Clear Coat
Jeremy goes over how to cut and buff a freshly sprayed clear coat on a vehicle just pulled out of the paint booth. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Properly Set Up A Panhard Bar
The panhard bar is such a wonderfully simple design that gets a bad rap from a long history of poor implementation. Here’s how to set one up properly. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Choose the Right Stick Electrode
It is important to know the characteristics of different stick welding electrodes ~ Stick Welding 201: Learning Electrode Characteristics. [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Build Custom Headers
Intro to the header building process and tools needed. You’ll get tips, tricks, and how-to info that will guide you through your project. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Easily Fill Gaps In Metal
Matt shows how he likes to fill gaps in metal that are too small to create a filler piece and too large to just weld as you normally would. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To French Taillights with Bad Chad
Bad Chad explains and demonstrates how to french taillights… [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Simulate OEM Style Resistance Spot Welds with a MIG Welder
Simulating OEM style resistance spot welds using a MIG welder. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Select Automotive Primer with Kevin Tetz
Kevin Tetz explains how to choose the correct primer for your application and when to use each type of paint. [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Quickly Make Custom Gaskets
A full set of gaskets was needed for a chainsaw restoration, and a tool already purchased for a different purpose was the perfect solution. [More…]
How To & DIY
Tips and Tricks for Routing and Plumbing Hot Rod Brake Lines
Matt, George, and Andrew work on running all of the brake lines. Matt gives a few tips and tricks along to way to help. [More…]
How To & DIY
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…]
Automotive Basics
How To Listen To An Engine
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…]
How To & DIY
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…]
How To & DIY
How To Roll a Fender Bead with Wire Edge
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…]
DIY Projects
How To Make Polyurethane Engine and Transmission Mounts
In this detailed video, you’ll learn how to make polyurethane engine and transmission mounts from liquid polyurethane. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Fix A Leaking GM 12-bolt Rear-end Pinion Seal
Does your rear differential leak gear oil everywhere? Do you keep installing a new pinion seal and having the same problem? Here’s the fix. [More…]
How To & DIY
Using Rivets and Rivet Nuts/Threaded Inserts In Your Project
Rivet Nuts not only provide a dependable fastener but also give you the added benefit of clean internal threads for attachments. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Coat Headers with High Temperature Paint
From Power Nation Garage ~ How To Coat Headers With High Temperature Paint on this episode of Two Minute Tech! [More…]
How To & DIY
Debadging ~ How To Remove Automotive Emblems and Badges
Debadging is stripping a vehicle of emblems and badges for a clean look popular on hot rods, street rods, and tuners… [More…]
How To & DIY
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…]
DIY Projects
Adding Custom Oil Pan Baffles for Performance
This DIY How-To is for modifying an oil pan with baffles at home for better oil control on acceleration and deceleration. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Choose Wheel and Tire Fitment for Lowered Trucks
One of the biggest things that can make or break the look of your ride is the wheels and tires. Here’s how to figure out the size and fitment. [More…]
How To & DIY
Serape Mexican Blanket Candy Paint Tutorial by Time Warp Custom Paint
Adam Paul of Time Warp Custom Paint shows you how to paint serape Mexican blanket pattern panel graphics on a Harley Davidson chopper tank. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Weld Rusty Material
Today we’re showing you how to use a cellulose stick rod to weld through the thickest rust we could find. [More…]
DIY Projects
DIY 1947-53 Chevrolet Truck 3 to 5 Window Conversion
1947-53/54 Chevrolet 3100 Truck 3 to 5 window conversion using Classic Industries inner and outer window panels. [More…]
How To & DIY
Old School Tech ~ How to Drop Early Ford Steering Arms
IronTrap Garage shows the “old school” way to drop the steering arms on an original set of Ford spindles. [More…]
How To & DIY
Distressed Lettering Door Art Demonstration on a 1936 Dodge Truck
David from The Sign Shop takes you through the process of hand-painting distressed lettering door art on a 1936 Dodge truck. [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Fit, Prep, Stain, and Seal (Clear Coat) Classic Truck Bed Wood
Seasoned Classic Truck builder Dave Welch shares his experience in Bed Wood preparation, staining, and sealing (clear coat). [More…]
DIY Projects
How to Upholster a Hot Rod in Leather
In this video series, Jonesy’s Auto Club shows you how to create a seat pattern and sew it out of vintage leather for a 1928 Ford model A. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Determine Ride Height and Shock Absorber Length
Ride Height is the height of your car or truck when it is sitting and the suspension is at the optimum setting (height)… [More…]
How To & DIY
Zoomies ~ How To Fabricate Custom Headers
MarsFab Offroad and Fabrication builds a set of custom zoomie headers for a classic Ford pickup with a 700 HP blown small block Chevy engine. [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Build a DIY Paint Booth in Your Driveway
Mike Finnegan builds a paint booth in his driveway with an E-Z Up Canopy, box fan, some painter’s plastic, and duct tape. [More…]
How To & DIY
5 Things You Need To LS Swap Any Vehicle
Swap a 4.8, 5.3, or 6.0 Liter LSX engine swapped into any vehicle and running by just following these 5 steps. [More…]
How To & DIY
Speed Square Hack for Every Welder
Turn your generic speed square into a welders speed square in 5 minutes. Here’s how. [More…]
DIY Projects
Building an Air Dryer ~ How To Remove Moisture from Air Lines
Busted Classic Garage takes you through the process of building an air dryer for about $130 in copper and brass (parts list included). [More…]
How To & DIY
1947-87 GM Truck Fender, Door, and Hood Alignment Tips and Tricks
Dave Welch takes a Deep Dive into the process of getting your fenders, doors, hood, and other parts to line up perfectly. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Identify And Measure Bolts
Here’s how you can tell the difference between the grade, thread pitch, diameter, and length of the bolt. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Install Terminator X EFI On Any LS Engine
Holley offers two powertrain management systems that feature plug and play control for most domestic V8 engines starting at just $999. [More…]
DIY Projects
4L60e Transmission ~ Full Rebuild
This video documents a complete 4L60e Transmission disassembly and rebuild… [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Repair a Cracked Padded Dashboard
This video shows the step-by-step procedures for restoring a padded dashboard including re-texturing the dash after it has been repaired. [More…]
How To & DIY
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…]
DIY Projects
How To Reupholster a Truck Seat
The seat of a truck may take the worst beating of all. Learn how to reupholster your truck seat following this step by step video. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Install Billet Hood Hinges on 1967-1972 Chevy Trucks
Kevin Tetz demonstrates how to replace worn-out hood hinges on 1967-1972 Chevy/GMC trucks with high-quality Billet Hood Hinges. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Choose a Holley Carburetor
Holley carburetors are built for performance — From NASCAR To Your Car, NHRA to boats, Holley carbs build power and perform out of the box. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Install Holley RetroBright LED Headlights in a Classic Car or Truck
RetroBright LED Headlights offer plug & play compatibility, better visibility, and 6 times longer life over traditional sealed beam headlights. [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Keep Your Vehicle From Getting Stolen
Stacey David shows you how to prevent someone from stealing your ride – from simple free ways to some that are a little more in depth. [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Build a Budget Chevy 350
Brutha JD builds a typical low buck Chevrolet 350 engine including the step by step process and parts part numbers used. [More…]
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