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[ January 19, 2022 ] Full Build: Junkyard Square Body Tow Truck Is Restored and Modernized Builds and Examples
[ January 18, 2022 ] Less Weight, Better Suspension and Tires vs More Power. What’s Faster? Technical Info
[ January 17, 2022 ] Rattiest Dodge Charger Ever Gets Driven Like It Owes Me Money Rides & Roadkillers
[ January 17, 2022 ] How To Measure For and Fit Your Tie Rod and Drag Link How To & DIY
[ January 16, 2022 ] “FLACA” The Skinny 1962 Buick Special Rides & Roadkillers
[ January 15, 2022 ] A 1932 Ford 5-Window Coupe Hot Rod Build Named “Little Eve” Rides & Roadkillers
[ January 14, 2022 ] Best Jump Starter/Power Stations? DieHard vs. DeWalt, CAT, More Products & Reviews
[ January 13, 2022 ] How To Make and Use a Tucking Hammer for Shrinking Sheet Metal DIY Projects
[ January 12, 2022 ] Rebuilding The Popular GM 700R4 Automatic Transmission Technical Info
[ January 11, 2022 ] Making a DIY Dimple Die Punch Tool to Countersink Screws in Sheet Metal DIY Projects
[ January 10, 2022 ] How To Choose Wheel and Tire Fitment for Lowered Trucks How To & DIY
[ January 9, 2022 ] Making A Simple DIY Hydraulic Finger Press Brake DIY Projects
[ January 8, 2022 ] The Holey Goat ~ 1970 Pontiac GTO Goes From Fully Dead to Driving Builds and Examples
[ January 7, 2022 ] Installing 220v Outlets in the Shop ~ It’s Easier Than You Thought DIY Projects
[ January 6, 2022 ] How Holley Carburetors are Made ~ Tour Holley’s Bowling Green Factory Shop Tours
[ January 5, 2022 ] The Ultimate Guide To Metal Cutting Saws from Hobby to Professional Products & Reviews
[ January 4, 2022 ] Replacing Your Carburetor With A Holley Sniper EFI Kit ~ Is It Worth It? Technical Info
[ January 3, 2022 ] Serape Mexican Blanket Candy Paint Tutorial by Time Warp Custom Paint How To & DIY
[ January 2, 2022 ] Which is the Best Torque Wrench? Ten Brands Tested Products & Reviews
[ January 1, 2022 ] Which Tires Should You Run On Your Traditional Hot Rod? Technical Info
[ December 27, 2021 ] DIY Auto Repair Lift and Bay Rentals and Other Garage Spaces For Rent Hot Rod Lifestyle
[ December 22, 2021 ] Backyard Built 1965 International Loadstar aka ‘Rusty Nails’ Builds and Examples
[ December 22, 2021 ] Poppy’s Patina Clear Coat Wipe or Spray-On Protection in Matte or Gloss Products & Reviews
[ December 13, 2021 ] Which Brand is the Best Right Angle Drill Adapter? Products & Reviews
[ December 10, 2021 ] 1936 Chevy Crew Cab Dually with 5.9L 24-Valve Cummins Diesel Engine Rides & Roadkillers
[ December 8, 2021 ] Easy Chassis Setup with the Free TREMEC Driveline Angle Finder App Products & Reviews
[ December 7, 2021 ] How To Make a DIY Garage Heater From a Gas or Electric Clothes Dryer DIY Projects
[ December 6, 2021 ] How To Fix Streaking Windshield Wiper Blades Like New in 30 Seconds How To & DIY
[ November 29, 2021 ] How Much Oil Pressure is Needed and Why. Can You Free Hidden Power? Technical Info
[ November 24, 2021 ] Top 10 Tools Tested by Project Farm in 2021 ~ Great Gift Ideas Products & Reviews

Metal for Projects

7 Places to Buy Metal for Welding Projects

August 16, 2021 Roadkill Customs

When learning to weld or working a metal fabrication project, one of the first questions is “Where do you buy material for welding projects?” [More…]

Homemade DIY Wooden Slapper for Metalwork

How To Make a Wooden Slapper ~ DIY Metal Shaping Tool

March 2, 2021 Roadkill Customs

Wray Schelin from ProShaper Workshop demonstrates how to make a leather-faced wooden slapper for metalwork and shaping. [More…]

Basic Tools of Metal Finishing ~ How To Use a Hammer and Dolly

February 21, 2021 Roadkill Customs

A hammer & dolly are basic tools for bumping, peening, and finishing metal. Here’s how to use them together to straighten auto body sheet metal. [More…]

How To Remove Mill Scale

How To Remove Mill Scale

January 12, 2021 Roadkill Customs

You need to remove mill scale prior to welding. Mill scale is a pain to get off without impacting the material beneath it. [More…]

Sheet Metal Cutting and Grinding Tools

Sheet Metal Cutting and Grinding Tools with Fitzee’s Fabrications

January 3, 2021 Roadkill Customs

Fitzee discusses and demos sheet metal tools he’s used for 30 years, as well as the 21st Century cutting and grinding tools he uses today. [More…]

Making Bomber Seats and Frames

Project Pictorial: Making Bomber Seats and Frames

December 30, 2020 Roadkill Customs

Owen Jeancart’s photo journal of Bomber Seats crafted from .063 aluminum for Warhawk, a 1931 Model A inspired by WWII Curtiss P-40 Fighters. [More…]

1947-54 Chevrolet 3100 Widebody Chevy SSR Chassis Swap

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

July 6, 2020 Roadkill Customs

1947-54 Chevy / GMC Advance Design 3100 truck body is cut down the middle and widened 5 full inches to facilitate a Chevy SSR chassis swap. [More…]

Scratch-Built Hot Rod Floor Pans

Scratch-Building Hot Rod Floor Pans

April 30, 2020 Mad Scientist Garage

Working with a hand crank bead roller, Dan churned out some top quality panels in a matter of minutes from paper templates. [More…]

Model T Door Patch Panels

Hand Forming Model T Door Patch Panels

April 24, 2020 Mad Scientist Garage

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…]

Panel Forming and Chop Tops for Traditional Hot Rods

Panel Forming and Chop Tops for Traditional Hot Rods

April 5, 2020 Mad Scientist Garage

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…]

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