Automotive Basics
How To Understand, Diagnose and Replace Transmission Mounts
A bad transmission mount can prove to be more expensive if not diagnosed through symptoms such as vibration and noise in the vehicle. [More…]
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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…]
Hot Rod Lifestyle
Chevrolet Stunt Driving ~ The Joie Chitwood Thrill Show
The “Thrill Driver’s Choice” ~ In 1956, Joie Chitwood Thrill Show drivers exclusively drove Chevrolet cars… Joie Chitwood Thrill Show The “Joie Chitwood Thrill Show” was an exhibition of auto stunt driving that became so successful, Chitwood [More…]
Builds and Examples
The “F71” ~ F-100 / Crown Victoria P71 Chassis Swap
In this series of videos, a 1971 Ford F-100 Pick-up truck is chassis swapped with a 2008 Ford Crown Victoria P71 Police Interceptor and converted from long-bed to short-bed… [More…]
Rides & Roadkillers
1950 Chevrolet 3100 with NASCAR Roots
This 1950 Chevrolet 3100 pick-up retains little more than the sheet metal, much of which has been modified to accommodate a NASCAR chassis and drive-train — the truck’s original suspension, brakes, engine, gearbox, electrical and frame have all been ditched. [More…]
DIY Projects
How to Tint a Back Window on a Classic Truck
Automotive window film (often called window tint) can not only reduce heat and glare in your vehicle, it can also protect you from damaging rays from the sun. Not only does window film protect you [More…]
DIY Projects
How to Build a Custom Transmission and Driveshaft Tunnel
In this video, Matt’s Ford Model A gets a custom transmission and driveshaft tunnel. He’ll show you how to create these tunnels using tools from Eastwood tools including the English wheel, the TIG 200 and [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Fabricate and Install Floor Pans
In this video, Matt shows how he fabricated floor pans for his Model A project using some sheet metal and a handful of Eastwood tools, while offering a couple helpful tips to keep that metal [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Channel A Ford Model A Body
In a previous post, a simple hot rod chassis from scratch for a 1930 Ford Model A Coupe was demonstrated… The chassis and project is now ready to start channeling the body down over the frame to [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Build a Model A Hot Rod Chassis
This tech article is meant to inspire and give you a jumping point for building your own chassis. Every car is going to be a little different in measurements and execution, so be sure to think it all through before you start… [More…]
How To & DIY
How to Measure for a Driveshaft
Greg Frick from Inland Empire Driveline Service in Ontario, California offers information on how to properly measure for a custom or refurbished stock or aftermarket performance driveshaft. In this video you learn to: Measure from [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Build a Budget Chevy 350
El Rey’s Blue Collar 350 El Rey’s Garage demonstrates a typical low buck Chevrolet 350 engine build including the step by step process and parts used (+ part numbers)… From friend of Roadkill Customs, Brutha [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Install Rear 4-Link Suspension for Air Ride and Coil-overs
How to weld-in a 4-link rear suspension system onto any hot rod or custom chassis. Covered in this video: axle location, panhard bar fitment, and
theory and shock absorber angle… [More…]
theory and shock absorber angle… [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Connect GM LSx Engines to an Older GM 4 Speed Manual Transmission
In this video you’ll learn how to connect an original GM 4 speed manual transmission (Muncie M20/M21/M22, Borg Warner Super T10) to your swapped in LSx Series engine. See Parts List below… What Parts You Need [More…]
DIY Projects
How to Notch Tubes Without a Tube Notcher
This is an easy to follow video that demonstrates how to accurately measure and notch tubes without the use of a tube notcher. Learn and practice this technique if you ever plan to build anything [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Know Where To Start a Metal Shaping Project
One of the biggest challenges when shaping custom metal parts and pieces is how and where to start. Many projects often don’t get finished because parts start not fitting or working. With a couple of [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Mix Flat or Matte Black Paint
In this video we are going to show you how to mix flat or matte black paint when painting a car. The paint we are using is a single stage matte Hot Rod Black finish [More…]
Hot Rod Lifestyle
Ford Model T – How to Start & How to Drive
In this video I demonstrate the Ford Model T’s unusual controls and how they all work, I show you how to start a Model T, and I take you on a short drive at the end… [More…]
