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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...]

Tri-Five Chevy 4 Door to 2 Door Conversion ~ Quick, Cheap and Easy

December 2, 2019

DD Speed Shops’ winter project: the ’57 Chevy Bel Air gets a 4 Door to 2 Door Conversion ~ [More...]

1969 Dodge Charger Pro-Touring Build

June 5, 2019

Built from just 25% of the original car, BBT Fabrications builds a very cool, very clean Pro Touring style [More...]

How To Apply Compound, Polish, and Wax by Hand

August 4, 2020

It’s possible to get great results, by hand, with compound, polish or wax as long as you use [More...]

GM LSx Engine Swap ~ Wiring Harness Preparation

August 28, 2018

The idea is to end up with a simplified engine harness that only needs a minimum number of [More...]

1954 Ford F100 / 2000 Lincoln Towncar Chassis Swap for Under $1,000

June 29, 2021

Casey’s Customs chassis swaps a $250 1954 Ford truck body on to a 140K Mile 2000 Lincoln Towncar chassis [More...]

1959 Ford Thunderbird Restoration Project

1959 Ford Thunderbird Mild Custom Build ~ Hand Built Cars

March 29, 2019

When I saw Larry Watson’s 1958 Thunderbird “Vino Paisano” in a magazine, I was hooked. So I found a [More...]

Understanding How Differential Gears Work

August 12, 2010

This film was made in the 1930s and is the best explanation of how a differential works we [More...]

Uses For Different Tire Applications

February 8, 2019

Different tire applications ~ Depending on where you’re taking your rig helps determines what tires you’ll need. [More…] [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 Draw ANY Car In 3 Simple Steps

June 4, 2019

TheSketchMonkey clearly shows you step-by-step how to draw any car you want using just 3 simple steps. Try it. [More…]

AutoLoc Universal Frenched Headlight Kit

Go French! Install Frenched Headlights with DIY Weld-in Bucket Kit

March 23, 2021

Autoloc’s Frenched Headlight kit is easy to install and adds a special look. Here is how to weld in the buckets and install the kit. [More…]

Building (and Improving) the Best DIY Car Ramps Ever

October 24, 2023

Conventional long metal car ramps can be cumbersome. Here’s how to build a set of car ramps with a better design for around $20. [More…]

How To Boost an Engine on a Budget ~ Engine Masters

August 11, 2020

Looking for Budget Boost? Join Freiburger and Dulcich as they add boost to several engines for a lot less than you’d think! [More…]

How To Prep a Patch Panel for Welding

July 10, 2019

The Pneumatic Perfect Panel Prep Tool easily provides a perfectly beveled 45° weld-prepped edge in 20 or 18 Gauge sheet metal to achieve solid, full-penetration MIG or TIG butt welds. [More…]

How To Change 1963-1987 Chevy and GMC Truck Front Coil Springs

March 21, 2019

Whether you’re replacing the stock springs or installing lowering springs, this guide shows the steps to make the job easy, quick, and safe! [More…]

How and Where To Create A New Vacuum Source

April 22, 2019

Sometimes with an engine there is no vacuum source a vacuum advance distributor and fuel pressure regulator – Here’s how you can solve that. [More…]

How To Clean Old Brake and Fuel Lines with Aerosol Injected Cleaner

June 9, 2020

Eastwood’s award-winning Aerosol-Injected Cleaning System directs a focused blast of cleaner to penetrate deep into hard-to-reach places. [More…]

How To Make Tools To Stretch Sheet Metal

January 16, 2019

Kyle Voss of The Fab Forums demonstrates a tool he made to help stretch sheet metal. [More…]

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