Automotive Basics
How To Understand and Determine Engine/Pinion Angle
Engine and pinion angle are relative to the ground. Most engines are set at 3 degrees, this allows the carburetor to sit level, however… [More…]
DIY
How To & DIY
How To Install Universal Rear Step Notch Kit from Welder Series
The Welder Series Universal 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…]
DIY Projects
3 Budget Dynamat Alternatives for DIY Vehicle Sound Deadening
Nothing ruins a sweet ride more than vibrations and doors that rattle. Here’s how to sound deaden and insulate your ride on a budget. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Re-Drill Axles/Brakes For Different Bolt Pattern Wheels
This vehicle wheel bolt pattern drill guide helps you drill out both your axle and brake drum or brake rotor to a different bolt pattern. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Replace Floor Pans In Your Classic Car
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 & DIY
How To Weld A Cast Aluminum Bolt Hole Without Damaging Threads
Cast aluminum weld repairs are hard. Welding around a bolt hole w/o damaging threads is even more difficult. This trick may help your repair. [More…]
DIY Projects
Engine Turning 101
Engine turning, also known as damascening, jeweling, krayling, or swirling, is a quintessential example of high-quality auto metalworking. [More…]
DIY Projects
Hand Forming Model T Door Patch Panels
With a little practice and careful hammering, even the most rotten doors can be saved on the cheap with patch panels in a few hours. [More…]
DIY Projects
Building a DIY Hidden Hitch Receiver
Puddin’s Fab Shop builds a hidden trailer hitch receiver for occasional use on the International Travelall project. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Get Neat MIG Welds In 3 Easy Steps
Here are 3 quick steps to get neat and consistent MIG welds for your projects. [More…]
Builds and Examples
Panel Forming and Chop Tops for Traditional Hot Rods
It doesn’t take laser-guided machines or years of practice. With just a marker and press this hot rod rookie turns steel into a work of art. [More…]
Builds and Examples
How To Shorten a C10 Longbed to Shortbed with No Frame Welding
Dan at DD Speed Shop has figured out how to shorten a longbed C10 to shortbed without any welding on the frame. [More…]
DIY Projects
Easy DIY Homemade Jack Stand Ideas
Jack stands are important and building them yourself is cheap and you can make them fit your exact applications. [More…]
Builds and Examples
Budget LS Swapping a Chevy C10 ~ Mounting and Wiring Made Easy
Dan is here with another DIY for budget builders, this time all about LS engine swaps on the cheap. [More…]
DIY Projects
Making Heavy Duty Bungee Cords from Old Tires
sixtyfiveford was challenged by his viewers to come up with a unique use for old tires ~ Heavy Duty Bungee Cords… [More…]
DIY Projects
Making A Custom Aluminum Modern Bomber Seat From Scratch
The Fab Forums is making some aluminum seats from scratch that have a hot rod bomber seat feel, but with some modern touches. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Make a Simple Louver Press
How to make a very simple louver press for punching louvers, and it works really well even on large panels… [More…]
DIY Projects
Essential Fabrication Tools ~ DIY Plate Dog and Wedge
Every Fabricator should have a plate dog and wedge in their toolbox. If you don’t, here’s how to build some from nothing but scrap material. [More…]
