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Paint Then Assemble or Assemble Then Paint?

November 18, 2025

Should you paint the parts first and then assemble them, or assemble the vehicle first and paint it afterward? [More...]

How To Paint Distressed Lettering, Plus Gold Leafing Tips

November 5, 2025

Jack Fleming Artistry shows how to paint distressed lettering and add gold leaf accents on a patina 1957 Chevy [More...]

Chrome Wheel Restoration Before and After

Amazing Wheel Restoration From Super Rusty To Mirror Chrome

October 21, 2025

How to transform a rusted wheel into a flawless showpiece using sandblasting, zinc coating, and a meticulous hydrochroming process. [More...]

How To Mold and Cast Resin Dashboard Knobs — Recreating Dash Jewelry

October 5, 2025

This tutorial shows how to mold, cast, and polish your own resin dashboard knobs — authentic reproductions that turn [More...]

1971 Chevrolet C10 Bagged Custom Build ~ “Double Tap”

December 22, 2018

Built by Kane ~ 1971 Chevrolet C10 Bagged Custom Build dubbed “Double Tap” [More…] Also of Interest: 1,200 HP [More...]

Survivor Series ~ Jochem’s 1965 Chevrolet Malibu

August 20, 2019

The Roadster Shop built Jochem’s 1965 Chevy Malibu ‘Survivor Series’ (original body and paint) with a 580hp LT1/T-56 combo [More...]

How To LEGALLY Title Any Classic Car, Truck, Or Motorcycle Using The Vermont Loophole

April 30, 2022

Here is the step-by-step process to obtain official ownership papers in your name, with a minimal outlay of [More...]

Pinstriping Demo with Legend Glen Weisgerber

April 30, 2018

Pinstriping and airbrush legend Glen Weisgerber demonstrates how to pull lines and palette your brush in this special [More...]

Unconventional Engine Swaps ~ Roadkill

November 24, 2018

Roadkill swaps engines in a parking lot, a junkyard, or putting the totally wrong engine where it should never [More...]

Man Builds Street Legal Dream Car from Scrap and Recycled Materials

Man Builds Street Legal Dream Car Out Of Scrap and Recycled Materials

January 18, 2020

Barry Caukill built his dream car, dubbed “Scarlotti”, using a chassis from a car that would have gone to [More...]

How To Read a Tire Sidewall ~ DOT Tire Numbering System

Tire Size? How To Read a Tire Sidewall and What it All Means

July 30, 2016

The side of your tire, or tire sidewall, contains everything you need to know about your tire size, [More...]

Understanding Automatic Transmissions

September 3, 2016

Most vehicles sold in the United States since the 1950s have had automatic transmissions. The vehicle’s gearbox is [More...]

The Untold Story of the 427 Super Camaros

July 25, 2024

Explore the high-performance legacy of Don Yenko, Joel Rosen (Motion), and Nickey Chevrolet in the 1960s’ horsepower wars. [More…] [More...]

The 5 Rarest American V8 Muscle Wagons

July 22, 2024

Americans have a rich history of producing some of the most formidable V8 muscle wagons. Here are 5 of [More...]

TAXI! The History of Checker Cabs — America’s Most Iconic Ride

October 16, 2025

The history of the Checker Motors Corporation and how they built a reputation for durability, reliability, and sheer toughness… [More...]

Every Car Logo Explained: The Surprising Stories Behind the World’s Most Famous Badges

October 7, 2025

Discover the origins, meanings, and wild myths behind the world’s most iconic car logos in this deep dive into [More...]

The Key to Making Your Car Fast: The Torque Converter

December 12, 2024

The torque converter is crucial to a vehicle’s acceleration and overall drivability. But what makes it so important, [More...]

Are Headers Worth It? Headers vs Manifolds: HP, Torque & Sound

August 15, 2024

Different types of headers and exhaust manifolds will support your car in various ways and have different pros [More...]

SendCutSend Precision Cuts Parts for DIYers

Next Level Your Project With Custom Laser Cut Parts, FAST

August 23, 2024

SendCutSend will precision laser-cut even one-off parts in a variety of materials for as little as $29 and ship free [More...]

Adding AC to Your Vintage Vehicle: Vintage Air Heritage Review

August 5, 2024

Vintage Air Heritage Under-Dash all-in-one heat and cool unit promises to deliver top-notch performance without breaking the bank. [More…] Also [More...]

Nobody Else's Auto Recycling, Great Bend, Kansas

Classic Project Cars, Trucks, and Part Donors For Sale in Great Bend, KS

August 8, 2020

Nobody Else’s Auto LLC in Great Bend, Kansas has 100s of project, build, and part donor quality cars and [More...]

Junk Yard Tour ~ Martell's Salvage, North Dakota

Martell’s Salvage has 1,000s of Project Cars and Trucks For Sale in ND

October 15, 2020

Martell’s Salvage has more than 4,000 vehicles on hand, the bulk of which are fully restorable project vehicles. Take [More...]

How To Remove Stains From Carpet or Cloth ~ For Car or Home

March 5, 2019

How to Remove nasty stains in your automotive carpet or cloth seating. With this special mix, the stains will come right out. [More…]

How To Maximize 6.0L LS Engine Performance ~ 10 Mod Combos Tested

August 27, 2020

Richard Holdener explains and dynos 10 different mod combos including a variety of different heads, cams, and intakes for GM 6.0L LS engines. [More…]

How To Make a Model A Cowl Panel

November 11, 2018

Matt shows how to make and bead roll a full replacement cowl panel for the 1930 Model A Roadster project. [More…]

How To Make a 4L60E Manual Shifter

January 25, 2019

A simple device with a few switches and a salvaged connector allows direct control of shift solenoids bypassing the vehicle computer. [More…]

English Wheel Metal Forming Techniques with Ron Covell

November 8, 2018

Master Metalworker Ron Covell demonstrates basic English Wheel techniques, highlights from the ‘English Wheel Techniques’ DVD. [More…]

How To Upgrade Your Small Block Chevy On The Cheap

How To Get More Power from your Chevrolet Small Block on a Budget

November 15, 2018

These are solid tips for getting more power out of your small-block Chevrolet engine, at home, and on the cheap. [More…]

Corvette IRS in a C10 ~ Scott's '67 C10 with DECAlink Suspension

How To Put Corvette IRS in a Chevy C10 with DECAlink™ Suspension

June 5, 2020

Scott’s 1967 Chevy C10 has a Corvette IRS setup made possible with Detroit Speed’s DECAlink™ suspension system. Here’s how to DIY. [More…]

1955-1959 Chevrolet & GMC Truck Windshield Gasket Installation

January 4, 2019

Precision shows you how to replace and install windshield and weatherstrip in 1955-1959 Chevrolet & GMC Trucks. [More…]

How To Properly Make a Gasket with RTV

February 20, 2019

Learn how to use RTV to make a rear differential gasket, water-pump gasket, oil pan gasket, thermostat gasket, valve cover gasket. [More…]

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