DIY Projects
How To Chop a 1938-39 Ford Truck Grill to Fit a Hot Rod Model A
Matt takes a 1938-39 Ford pickup truck grill insert and sections it to get the proportions to match a channeled Ford Model A Sport Coupe… [More…]
Customization
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How To Make a Custom Air Breather/Air Filter From Scrap
Rat Rod Bob is at it again, this time crafting a custom air breather for his rat rod. [More…]
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How To Make a Custom Brass Knuckle Shift Handle
Rat Rod Bob Builds shows how he made a custom shift handle and a brass knuckle shift knob for his 1931 Chevrolet rat rod. [More…]
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1963-72 Chevy & GMC Truck Longbed to Shortbed Conversion
This Longbed to Shortbed Conversion Kit for 1963-1972 Chevy/GMC trucks will take the confusion out of this customization… [More…]
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How to Box-In a Differential / Solid Axle Rearend Housing
You’ll learn how to fabricate and weld on steel plates to stiffen the rear axle and prevent it from torquing when under load [More…]
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How to Narrow a Ford 8.8 Inch Rearend
The Ford 8.8 is quite possibly the most DIY friendly rear axle out there: they are cheap to modify and replace parts on. This covers strip-down, measurements, cutting and welding [More…]
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Easy Chrome ~ Brush or Spray-On Chrome Alternative
Easy Chrome is a chrome paint that provides a water-proof chrome finish that looks like real chrome. It can be used to repair real chrome as well as scratched, dented, or rusted chrome. [More…]
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How to Fabricate a Custom Hot Rod Dashboard
In this video, Matt goes over how to build a custom hot rod dash using nothing more than bead roller, punch/bead dies and a shrinker stretcher… Also of Interest: Custom Center Console from Scrap Cab [More…]
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Custom Raised Tire Lettering Kit ~ Fits All Vehicles!
Tire Stickers Tire Lettering Kit – Create Your Own Custom Tire Lettering Add-On Accessory – Fits all vehicles! No more boring, plain black tires! Trick out your ride with custom raised white tire lettering on [More…]
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Bare Metal Paint Effect How To
YouTube Channel Rat Rod Bob Builds namesake, Bob, shares his trials and tribulations attempting a convincing bare metal paint effect on his rat rod… Also of Interest: How To Mix Flat or Matte Black Paint [More…]
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How To Repair a Ford Model A Frame and Horns
Andrew works on repairing a pair of damaged front frame horns on the Ford Model A and begins filling all the unwanted holes in the horns… Also of Interest: How To Weld Gaps and Poorly [More…]
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E-Stopp Electric Emergency Brake Kit
The E-Stopp Electric Emergency Brake kit is a great option for those looking to eliminate the traditional foot or hand operated emergency brake systems in favor of a cleaner look. The system activates via push-button [More…]
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How To Fix Flaking, Faded Clear Coat and Paint with a Rattle Can Kit
Cars and trucks from the 70s, 80s and 90s are becoming more popular with many wanting that throwback look, but can’t get into something from the 40s, 50s or 60s. These now 30+ year old [More…]
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How To Age and Patina Wood
Although you can create similar effects with pre-mixed paints and stains, new wood can be aged in minutes with a simple easy-to-use solution of household materials that can be painted on. This technique with vinegar [More…]
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Build Watch: C10 Custom Bed and Tail Light Fuel Filler
Jamey Campise of Jeweled Up Junk (Facebook and Instagram) in Bakersfield, California is building a 1971 Chevrolet C10 for a customer. The project calls for shortening from long bed to short bed and tubbed wheel wells. Jamey’s [More…]
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How To Build Hot Rod Motor Mounts
To me building a hot rod or custom car is all about building with what you’ve got, using some ingenuity, and making things from scratch. Sure you can point and click with your mouse and [More…]
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An Inexpensive Sound Deadening Alternative to Dynamat
Nothing ruins a sweet sounding ride more than a trunk that vibrates and doors that rattle. While most cars came with some sort of sound deadening from the factory, the older the car, the lower [More…]
Builds and Examples
Interior and Upholstery Preparation for Hot Rods and Customs
Tips for preparing your hot rod or custom car or truck for interior and upholstery. Wiring First and foremost, your wiring harness and all connections should be completed and fully tested before you bring your [More…]