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…]
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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…]
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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…]
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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…]
Products & Reviews
Brush or Spray-On Chrome Alternative ~ Easy Chrome
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…]
How To & DIY
How to Detail Your Car Like a Pro in Minutes
Assuming that you don’t have a week to dedicate to detailing, here are tips and techniques for prepping your ride on-site at the show. [More…]
DIY Projects
Reclaim Broken C-Clamps ~ DIY Hold-Down Half-Clamps
Instead of tossing your clamps, here is a perfect little hack in order to repurpose your broken C-clamp into a “half clamp”. [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Install A ($25) Shift Kit And Wake Up Your TH350
Working through a $100 Craigslist TH350 find and turning it into a stout shifting transmission for a ’75 Pontiac Firebird. [More…]
DIY Projects
DIY Welding Cart Built Around Harbor Freight Tool Cabinet
From Start To Finish, here’s how to fabricate a DIY welding cart built around a Harbor Freight 14.5″ End Cabinet Toolbox. [More…]
DIY Projects
Could You Use A Third Hand In The Shop? DIY Part Holder
We’ve heard it called many things; a third hand, a grasshopper — whatever you call it, you need to make one for your shop. Period. They come in very handy, will often save you in a pinch, and cost almost nothing to make… [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Convert a Car Alternator into a Go Kart Motor
An automotive alternator can easily be converted into a powerful hybrid brushless motor in just a couple of hours with some know-how and using common hand tools. [More…]
DIY Projects
Small Block Chevy Twin Turbo Kit for $1000
For the price, this is the most complete Small Block Chevy Twin Turbo Kit available and has all brand-new, quality parts capable of producing well beyond 750 horsepower with supporting modifications. [More…]
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How To Build Your Project Car On A Budget
It’s done. You’ve pulled the trigger on that project car or truck and dragged it home. Here’s what you can get done with a budget from $50 to $2,500. [More…]
DIY Projects
Bad Chad’s Homemade DIY Louver Press
Hot rod style louvers were needed in hood sides for a build — as you’d expect, Bad Chad creates a DIY Louver Press in a true hot rodder way. [More…]
DIY Projects
$20 DIY Homemade Striking Anvil with Hardy Hole
Make an inexpensive striking anvil with a hardy hole for stake tool use out of scrap mild-steel… [More…]
