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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...]

One Man, One Truck ~ 1961 Chevrolet Apache K10 Build

April 3, 2019

I am 64 years old and this 1961 Chevrolet Apache K10 project was basically a one-man build. The truck [More...]

Pole Barn Garage Builds the Ultimate 4X4 Big Block Shaggin’ Wagon

January 31, 2024

Builder Dalton Summitt transforms not one, not two, but three GM vans into Ultimate 4X4 Big Block Shaggin’ Wagon. [More...]

How To Remove A Bad Paint Job Without Damaging The Original Paint

April 2, 2021

Matt goes over how to use Pre Painting Prep and Oil Eater to remove some old black paint [More...]

How To Build a Budget Chevy 350

June 1, 2018

Brutha JD builds a typical low buck Chevrolet 350 engine including the step by step process and parts [More...]

Mopar Madness ~ Hot Rodding a Naturally Aspirated Slant Six

November 5, 2019

How fast can Uncle Tony go with a naturally aspirated slant six? Here’s a look at the lightweight Mopar [More...]

1964 Chevy Chevelle Malibu SS Twin Turbo Build

September 30, 2019

via Hand Built Cars ~ Build photo compilation: 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS Twin Turbo Project by The Roadster [More...]

Understanding Anti-lock Braking Systems (ABS)

September 18, 2017

An Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) prevents the wheels from locking while you are braking and generally shortens the [More...]

How To Diagnose and Replace Universal Joints

February 28, 2019

Learn how to tell if your u-joints are bad and how to replace u-joints in this in-depth DIY [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...]

GM A-Body Vehicle Inventory at Nobody Else’s Auto in Great Bend, KS

June 29, 2019

This video is a drone flyover of Nobody Else’s Auto LLC GM A-Body Vehicle Inventory with commentary from Chad [More...]

How To Properly Load & Tie-Down a Hot Rod, Race Car, or Daily Driver on a Tow Trailer

July 25, 2025

When it comes to towing a vehicle, knowing how to load and secure it on a trailer properly is critical. [More…]

The LS1 Engine ~ Overview, Complete Tear-Down and Assembly

LS1 Engine Overview, Complete Tear-Down, and Assembly Training Video

January 8, 2019

The GM LS1 engine overview, complete tear-down, and assembly — this is the Technician Training video for the legendary LS1 Engine. [More…]

How To Fix Sagging Doors in Older Vehicles

April 22, 2019

The most common cause is a set of worn-out door hinge pins and bushings. Here is an affordable way to fix it that won’t take you all day. [More…]

DIY Carpet Installation in a Classic Chevy / GMC Truck

DIY Carpet and Sound Deadening Installation in a Classic Truck

November 29, 2018

Installing new carpet, sound deadener, and jute padding is an easy DIY weekend job that’ll quickly freshen up the interior of your truck. [More…]

How To Remove Dents from a Panel Using a Slapper File

How To Remove Dents from Auto Body Panels Using a Slapper File

January 17, 2019

This is a quick demonstration of how to use a slapper file to remove dents in auto body sheet metal that need little to no filler. [More…]

Building an Air Dryer ~ How To Remove Moisture from Air Lines

September 8, 2019

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 Install One-Piece Door Glass in 1955-59 Chevy & GMC Trucks

January 4, 2019

How To Install One-Piece Door Glass in 1955-59 Chevrolet and GMC Task Force Series Pickups, Panel Trucks, and Suburbans. [More…]

How To Replace Floor Pans In Your Classic Car

May 20, 2020

Fitzee’s Fabrications guides you through replacing a rusty classic car floor pan with an aftermarket replacement panel in a third-generation (1968-74) Chevrolet Nova. [More…]

How To Understand Wheel Specs

March 8, 2019

Choosing new wheels is an exciting part of a build, but you’ll need the width, bolt pattern, and offset. Here’s what those numbers mean. [More…]

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