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Paint Then Assemble or Assemble Then Paint?

November 18, 2025

Should you paint the parts first and then assemble them, or assemble the vehicle first and paint it afterward? [More...]

How To Paint Distressed Lettering, Plus Gold Leafing Tips

November 5, 2025

Jack Fleming Artistry shows how to paint distressed lettering and add gold leaf accents on a patina 1957 Chevy [More...]

Chrome Wheel Restoration Before and After

Amazing Wheel Restoration From Super Rusty To Mirror Chrome

October 21, 2025

How to transform a rusted wheel into a flawless showpiece using sandblasting, zinc coating, and a meticulous hydrochroming process. [More...]

How To Mold and Cast Resin Dashboard Knobs — Recreating Dash Jewelry

October 5, 2025

This tutorial shows how to mold, cast, and polish your own resin dashboard knobs — authentic reproductions that turn [More...]

1955 Chevrolet 3100 1st Series Pickup Truck Build

April 7, 2019

Art Morrison chassis components enhance the factory frame and four wheel disc brakes by Wilwood were added, as was [More...]

1940 Willys Cabover Custom COE Chassis Swap and Build

January 14, 2015

This is a very well photo-documented build that combines a ’40 Willys Sedan, a ’92 Dodge 1 ton truck, [More...]

How To Weld Steel to Stainless Steel

January 11, 2019

Can you MIG weld Stainless Steel to Mild Steel? The answer is yes. Here is how to weld [More...]

How To Mount a 6.0 Liter LS Engine to an Older GM TH350 Transmission

February 18, 2019

A demonstration of how to get an older TH350 transmission and torque converter bolted up to an LS [More...]

Building a Man-Sized Go-Kart from a Junkyard Bound Chassis

March 29, 2020

Reviving a junkyard bound Buick Regal ~ the left for dead chassis gets a slew of guerrilla-style upgrades that [More...]

Survivor Series ~ Jochem’s 1965 Chevrolet Malibu

August 20, 2019

The Roadster Shop built Jochem’s 1965 Chevy Malibu ‘Survivor Series’ (original body and paint) with a 580hp LT1/T-56 combo [More...]

Understanding Disc Brakes

August 3, 2017

To better explain how disc brakes work, we go over the components of the brake and the technology [More...]

Understanding Manual Clutches

September 9, 2017

What is a clutch and how does it work? We explain how a clutch works and how it [More...]

The Untold Story of the 427 Super Camaros

July 25, 2024

Explore the high-performance legacy of Don Yenko, Joel Rosen (Motion), and Nickey Chevrolet in the 1960s’ horsepower wars. [More…] [More...]

The 5 Rarest American V8 Muscle Wagons

July 22, 2024

Americans have a rich history of producing some of the most formidable V8 muscle wagons. Here are 5 of [More...]

TAXI! The History of Checker Cabs — America’s Most Iconic Ride

October 16, 2025

The history of the Checker Motors Corporation and how they built a reputation for durability, reliability, and sheer toughness… [More...]

Every Car Logo Explained: The Surprising Stories Behind the World’s Most Famous Badges

October 7, 2025

Discover the origins, meanings, and wild myths behind the world’s most iconic car logos in this deep dive into [More...]

The Key to Making Your Car Fast: The Torque Converter

December 12, 2024

The torque converter is crucial to a vehicle’s acceleration and overall drivability. But what makes it so important, [More...]

Are Headers Worth It? Headers vs Manifolds: HP, Torque & Sound

August 15, 2024

Different types of headers and exhaust manifolds will support your car in various ways and have different pros [More...]

SendCutSend Precision Cuts Parts for DIYers

Next Level Your Project With Custom Laser Cut Parts, FAST

August 23, 2024

SendCutSend will precision laser-cut even one-off parts in a variety of materials for as little as $29 and ship free [More...]

Adding AC to Your Vintage Vehicle: Vintage Air Heritage Review

August 5, 2024

Vintage Air Heritage Under-Dash all-in-one heat and cool unit promises to deliver top-notch performance without breaking the bank. [More…] Also [More...]

Nobody Else's Auto Recycling, Great Bend, Kansas

Classic Project Cars, Trucks, and Part Donors For Sale in Great Bend, KS

August 8, 2020

Nobody Else’s Auto LLC in Great Bend, Kansas has 100s of project, build, and part donor quality cars and [More...]

Chevy Ford Dodge IH Diamond T Project Truck Cabs For Sale

Chevy, Ford, Dodge, and IH Truck Cabs For Sale in Great Bend, Kansas

March 19, 2021

Nobody Else’s Auto LLC has Chevrolet, Ford, Dodge, International, and Diamond T truck cabs for sale in Great Bend, [More...]

The Ultimate Drum Brake Repair and Replacement Guide

June 3, 2019

Drum brake replacement: Learn how to replace your drum brakes including the wheel cylinders and bleeding the brakes. [More…]

How To Wire Your LS Swap Fuel Pump and Fans with Relays

February 23, 2019

From The Driveway Engineer: Relays Made Simple ~ How to wire your fuel pump and fans, plus how to enable fans in HP Tuners. [More…]

How To Build a Custom Steering Column Drop

November 19, 2018

Matt makes a custom steering column brace/drop for a cowl steering setup. [More…]

Replacing a Full One-Piece Floor Pan at Home with Body on Frame

Full Classic Car Floor Pan Replacement ~ Fast, Cheap, and Easy

January 27, 2021

This video proves that ANYONE can do a full floor replacement in their home garage with minimal tools, and much faster than patching. [More…]

5 Things You Need To LS Swap Any Vehicle

July 30, 2019

Swap a 4.8, 5.3, or 6.0 Liter LSX engine swapped into any vehicle and running by just following these 5 steps. [More…]

How to Choose Between Cat-back vs Axle-back vs Muffler Exhaust

March 1, 2019

Differences in design, sound, and performance of Flowmaster muffler, Axle-back, or Cat-Back exhaust system for your vehicle. [More…]

How To Teardown, Rebuild, and Dyno a Small Block Chevy Engine

May 10, 2019

Pat and Mike tear-down, rebuild, and dyno a small block Chevy engine and end up adding around 60 HP with spare parts. [More…]

How To Ensure Clean, Dry, Compressed Air for Painting, Powder Coating and More

How To Ensure Clean, Dry Air for Painting and Powder Coating

November 21, 2018

Scott goes over the Eastwood Complete Filtration System and how to install it to your compressed air system. [More…]

How To Shape a Motorcycle Gas Tank with Ron Covell

How To Make a Motorcycle Gas Tank with Ron Covell

December 3, 2018

Legendary metal shaper and fabricator Ron Covell shapes a motorcycle gas tank and explains the metal fabrication tips and tricks he uses. [More…]

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