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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...]

Foose Design ’69 Chevy Camaro Restomod Build

Foose Design ’69 Camaro Restomod Build

March 25, 2020

Chip Foose takes you through the build of a 1969 Camaro restomod including fabrication, interior mods, reconstruction and SEMA [More...]

Time-Lapse ~ Ford 289 V-8 Engine Rebuild

How To Rebuild A Shelby GT350 Inspired Ford 289 V8 Engine In 5 Minutes

December 10, 2018

Starting with a stock 289 engine out of a totaled 1964 Ford Fairlane, the team upgrades from stock in [More...]

1949-54 GM Torque Tube to Open Driveshaft Conversion Donor Vehicles

July 10, 2020

The primary complaint about an enclosed torque tube driveline is that there are very limited ratios available for [More...]

How To Choose The Correct Timing Set For Your Application

December 27, 2018

There are a few different types of timing sets out there, each for a specific application. Pat shows [More...]

1947-54 Chevrolet 3100 Widebody Chevy SSR Chassis Swap

1947-54 Chevrolet 3100 Widebody Stretch / Chevy SSR Chassis Swap

July 6, 2020

1947-54 Chevy / GMC Advance Design 3100 truck body is cut down the middle and widened 5 full inches [More...]

Bad Chad Marries a 1949 Mercury and 1936 Ford into a Custom Built COE

September 11, 2021

Bad Chad combines a four-door ’36 Ford and ’49 Mercury into a fully custom cabover truck in his rural [More...]

How To Diagnose Common Engine Problems with a Vacuum Gauge

July 5, 2021

One of the easiest, cheapest, and fastest ways to check an engine for serious issues is to perform [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 [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...]

Classic Original Exterior Sun Visors For Sale

Original Exterior Sun Visors For Sale ~ Chevy, Ford, Mercury, Mopar, More

November 20, 2020

Adding sun visors to your vehicle can help you see while driving in bright sunshine or to add that [More...]

How To Properly Measure for a Driveshaft

June 2, 2018

Greg Frick explains how to properly measure for a custom or refurbished stock or aftermarket performance driveshaft. [More…]

How To Remove Valve Springs The Easy Way

April 13, 2022

How to remove valves from a cylinder head with a clamp-style valve spring compressor tool, which is arguably the easiest way to do it. [More…]

How To Achieve Power Gains Without Taking Your Engine Apart

January 31, 2021

Adjust ignition, timing, carburetor, air cleaner, and engine oil to improve the performance of each without cracking open your engine. [More…]

How To Build Custom Flathead Headers

November 17, 2018

Matt makes headers for the Model T project that has a 59A block flathead in between modified 1946 Ford Frame rails. [More…]

Understanding Alternators – How To Test and Troubleshoot

July 5, 2017

This alternator works together with the battery to supply power when the vehicle is running. Here’s how to test and troubleshoot. [More…]

How To Set Up a Ford 9 Inch Third Member for High-Performance Use

May 24, 2022

How to prepare a Ford 9-inch rear-end for high-performance use including setting bearing preload, gear mesh, and backlash. [More…]

How To Do An Engine Makeover In Your Driveway

October 2, 2018

Sometimes, all an engine needs is a little TLC in the form of a tune-up and a cleanup — fresh paint, valve covers, intake, air cleaner, etc. [More…]

Protected and Preserved Patina or Rust Without Clear Coat

How To Protect and Preserve Patina or Rust Without Clear Coat

June 1, 2020

How to protect rust or patina with a formula of boiled linseed oil and mineral spirits that you can mix and apply quickly and easily. [More…]

Slapper Files ~ Auto Body Work's Magic Wand

How To Make Slapper Files ~ DIY Metal Shaping Tool

August 31, 2020

Slapper files make raising a dent while knocking down high spots a piece of cake — the file marks appear in the low spots. [More…]

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