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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...]

The Schroll 1932 Ford Coupe’s First Drive Since The 1950s + Full Build

March 6, 2022

In Early 2020 Iron Trap Garage purchased this 1932 Ford Coupe from the estate of Larry Schroll. Here’s the [More...]

1968 Chevrolet C10 AccuAir Air Ride Project

April 10, 2019

1968 Chevrolet C10 AccuAir Air Ride Project dubbed Tiffany ~ Original Texas SWB Truck with 53,000 miles on the [More...]

E-Stopp Electric Emergency Brake Kit

October 6, 2018

The E-Stopp Electric Emergency Brake kit replaces traditional foot or hand-operated emergency brake systems in favor of a [More...]

How To Motorize A Bead Roller For Under $40

October 13, 2018

Broke Bastard Garage shows how to motorize a bead roller for under $40 using an inexpensive drill and [More...]

1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible Build by Roadster Shop

May 11, 2019

Don’s 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air was selected at Goodguys 1st WIX Filters Speedway Nationals to receive a builders choice [More...]

1957 Cadillac 365 V8 Engine Redline Rebuild Time-lapse

April 3, 2021

Davin tears down and masterfully rebuilds a classic 1957 Cadillac 365 V-8 engine in this fast-paced time-lapse engine rebuild. [More...]

How To Use A Digital Multimeter

February 19, 2018

The digital multimeter is the go-to tool for electrical problems in a car and is the proper tool [More...]

Take A Few Extra Minutes and Do Things Right

April 16, 2019

Stacey David talks about doing things right the first time and not settling for “it works OK” — [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...]

GM Trucks Chevrolet GMC Project Vehicles and Cabs

Chevrolet and GMC Project Trucks For Sale in Great Bend, Kansas

August 23, 2020

Nobody Else’s Auto LLC has Chevrolet and GMC projects, build and part donor quality trucks for sale in Great [More...]

Inexpensive DIY Rust Remover Paint Stripper Alternative

Inexpensive DIY Rust Remover and Paint Stripper Alternative

July 30, 2020

Davin Reckow shows how easy stripping rust and paint and grease and grime can be, with a special ingredient recommended by a dairy farmer! [More…]

Homemade DIY Wooden Slapper for Metalwork

How To Make a Wooden Slapper ~ DIY Metal Shaping Tool

March 2, 2021

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

How To Choose The Right Paint For Your Project

April 23, 2019

There are several paint systems you can choose from for your project, so here’s how to choose which one is best for you… [More…]

Grinder Safety ~ How to Properly Use an Angle Grinder + FAILS!

March 9, 2020

Grinders are one of the most dangerous and misused tools in many shops. Most injuries can be avoided by following the simple steps we covered in this video. Watch the whole thing, stay safe, and forward this to a friend… [More…]

How To Repair and Restore Vintage Trailer Tail Lights

February 9, 2019

How to repair and restore vintage travel trailer tail lights with VHT Nite Shades Red tail light spray paint and clear lacquer. [More…]

Unlocking the Power of Your Intake Manifold

July 22, 2024

When it comes to turbocharged vehicles, every component plays a crucial role in performance, and the intake manifold is no exception. [More…]

How To Measure Differential Pinion Depth

November 22, 2018

How to use a Pinion Depth Checker to measure pinion depth on all stand alone differentials that are not part of a transaxle. [More…]

How To Bridge Gaps and Fill Holes in Thin Metal

November 18, 2018

Justin shows you several techniques to bridge gaps and fill holes in this demonstration on an old worn-out Harley-Davidson exhaust pipe. [More…]

Top 5 Ways To Waste Money On Your LS Engine Swap

March 3, 2019

Clearly explained, these are the top 5 ways to waste money on your LS engine swap from the Driveway Engineer. [More…]

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