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…
How To Easily Fill Gaps In Metal
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Interior and Upholstery Preparation for Hot Rods and Customs
Tips for preparing your hot rod or custom car or truck for interior and upholstery. Wiring First and foremost, your wiring harness and all connections should be completed and fully tested before you bring your [More…]
DIY Projects
How and Where To Score a Cheap Junkyard Engine
For generations hot rodders have pulled bigger and more powerful engines out of other cars to use in their DIY hot rod projects. Back in the ’50s gearheads would spend hours hunting for Cadillac and Oldsmobile engines to use in their rods. In the ’60s builders started pulling Hemis, Pontiac 455s, Ford Cammers, and of course the big-block Chevys out of cars to power their gassers, T-buckets and other custom powered street machines. [More…]
DIY Projects
Bare Metal Paint Effect How To
YouTube Channel Rat Rod Bob Builds namesake, Bob, shares his trials and tribulations attempting a convincing bare metal paint effect on his rat rod… Also of Interest: How To Mix Flat or Matte Black Paint [More…]