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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...]

1931 Ford Four Door Cummins Project ~ Before and After

1931 Ford Four Door Cummins Diesel Project

December 12, 2018

Jason’s 1931 Ford Four Door Cummins Project is certainly going to ruffle some feathers. [More…] Also of Interest: 7 [More...]

1932 Ford Dearborn Deuce Roadster Restoration Project

September 14, 2019

This is Jeff Wechsler’s 1932 Ford Dearborn Deuce Roadster which underwent restoration by the capable hands at Roy Brizio [More...]

How To Rehab a Home Garage into an Inexpensive DIY Paint Booth

March 17, 2021

This DIY garage to paint booth conversion was done with only $400 in materials to prepare the space, [More...]

How To Shorten 1973-87 Chevy/GMC Squarebody Truck Bed Sides

February 18, 2022

Dave Welch takes you step-by-step through the shortening a longbed to shortbed for any 1973-1987 Chevrolet or GMC [More...]

The Engine that Replaced the Flathead ~ Ford Y-Block Build

October 19, 2019

The Y-Block was Ford’s first overhead valve V8 engine and the design the company felt was worthy to replace [More...]

1954 Studebaker Straight Axle Conversion ~ IT’S NOT A GASSER

May 9, 2022

Calvin and Andrew Nelson drag their old 1954 Studebaker out of the barn to begin a conversion to a [More...]

Understanding Power Brakes

July 19, 2016

Power-assisted brakes use the power of the engine and battery to increase the efficiency of the braking system. [More...]

10 Winter Car Tips and Tricks You Need To Know

February 19, 2021

If you live somewhere that gets snow, this video teaches some helpful tips and tricks I have learned [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 Remove a Pilot Bearing with Bread

December 11, 2018

This video shows how to remove a pilot bearing from a flywheel using bread instead of an expensive puller. [More…]

How To Make Fresh Lumber Look Like Weathered Barn Wood

March 29, 2019

How to make fresh lumber look like old barn wood — the process is fast and easy and will give you that rustic look you’ve been after. [More…]

How To Upholster Door Panels Without Sewing Step-by-Step

September 19, 2024

Upholstering door panels can seem like a daunting task, but with the right tools and approach, it can be done without a single stitch. [More…]

Using Your Ears to Assess Engine Condition: Old-School Techniques

July 13, 2019

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 Adjust the Choke and Fast Idle on Holley Carburetors

December 15, 2018

From Holley Performance ~ How To Adjust the Choke and Fast Idle on Holley Carburetors with Tom Kise. [More…]

How To Fix Automotive Paint Defects

June 7, 2019

This video addresses several questions about how to fix common paint defects such as paint runs, solvent boil, removing dust from paint. [More…]

DIY Metal Brake for Bending Sheet Metal

May 1, 2018

Making a simple benchtop sheet metal brake that will bend 16 gauge steel. [More…]

How To Install Universal Rear Step Notch Kit from Welder Series

June 12, 2020

This Rear Step Notch Kit is easy to assemble and install. The pieces fit together using alignment tabs to make clamping and welding a breeze. [More…]

How To Make a Simple Louver Press

January 31, 2020

How to make a very simple louver press for punching louvers, and it works really well even on large panels… [More…]

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