How To & DIY
How To Apply Compound, Polish, and Wax by Hand
It’s possible to get great results, by hand, with compound, polish or wax as long as you use the right products and the right technique. [More…]
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DIY Projects
Installing a Remote Air Compressor and DIY Switch, Gauge and Port Panel
DIYer sets his small garage up with a space-saving attic mounted air compressor and remote switch, air pressure gauge and hose connection. [More…]
DIY Projects
Rattle Cans and 1Shot ~ DIY Motorcycle Helmet Paint
YouTuber Iron Gordon shows how to paint a motorcycle helmet with a few cans of spray paint and several colors of 1shot. [More…]
DIY Projects
Making a Custom Dash, Gauge Panel, and Console for a 1937 Rat Rod
Broke Bastard Garage makes a custom dash, gauge cluster panel, and center console for the 1937 Rat Rod Project. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Install Suicide Door Hinges
Suicide Door Hinges, arguably made best known among today’s hot rodders and customizers by the Lincoln Continental four-door convertible of the 1960s, are a popular customization. Not only do they add a high level of [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Wrap Your Old Car in a New Look
You don’t have to buy a new ride to get a new look. You can transform the appearance of their vehicles quickly, easily, and affordably. [More…]
How To & DIY
1949-54 GM Torque Tube to Open Driveshaft Conversion Donor Vehicles
The primary complaint about an enclosed torque tube driveline is that there are very limited ratios available for the rear end. [More…]
Automotive Basics
How To 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…]
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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
4 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…]
