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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...]

Ford Model A 4-Cylinder Engine Rebuild Time-Lapse

September 12, 2019

What took months of long days in the shop is distilled down to a high-paced video that captures EVERY [More...]

Restoring a Rat Infested Vintage Westerner Camper Trailer

August 13, 2021

DIY Duke found a vintage camper trailer about 8 years ago. With a month free, he decided to finally [More...]

How To Remove and Replace U-Joints

June 14, 2016

Here are several simple tips and techniques for successfully installing drive shaft u-joints in your car or truck… [More...]

How To Cut and Buff a Clear Coat

February 15, 2019

Jeremy goes over how to cut and buff a freshly sprayed clear coat on a vehicle just pulled [More...]

A Roadworthy 1965 AMC Rambler ~ Impound Lot Revival

July 6, 2019

Junkyard Digs makes this 1965 AMC Rambler 770 Classic roadworthy again after 30 years in this Impound Lot Revival. [More...]

Resurrecting A ’47 Chevy 2 Door Sedan After Years In Storage

April 28, 2020

1947 Chevy 2 door sedan body was swapped onto a G Body chassis with an SBC 350/TH350 with air [More...]

How To Diagnose and Replace Universal Joints

February 28, 2019

Learn how to tell if your u-joints are bad and how to replace u-joints in this in-depth DIY [More...]

Understanding Brake Master Cylinders

May 23, 2016

The master cylinder is a hydraulic pump that supplies hydraulic fluid under pressure to each of the wheels. [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...]

Distressed Lettering on a 1936 Dodge Truck

Distressed Lettering Door Art Demonstration on a 1936 Dodge Truck

November 29, 2018

David from The Sign Shop takes you through the process of hand-painting distressed lettering door art on a 1936 Dodge truck. [More…]

LSx Engine Swap Guide ~ The Basics

August 25, 2018

This is an overview of the basics on what it takes to swap an LS engine into an older vehicle not originally designed to accept it. [More…]

How To Disassemble An Early Ford Straight Axle (with stuck rusty bolts)

December 11, 2018

Matt and Mike show the down and dirty on how to blow apart a front axle. There were only a few parts that were tossed in the trash. [More…]

How To Relocate Your Gas Tank Under The Bed

February 25, 2019

Relocating a gas tank to under the bed moves the weight to a more optimal location, frees up interior room and rids gas fumes in the cab. [More…]

How to Install a Distributor in a Small Block Chevrolet

How To Install a Distributor in a Small Block Chevy Engine

August 23, 2018

In this video, you’ll learn how to correctly install a distributor in a small block Chevrolet 350 engine. [More…]

WelderUp’s Steve Darnell on Building Rat Rod Suspension

August 16, 2019

Building Rat Rod Suspension – Steve Darnell of WelderUp shows you all the steps needed to make your own set of Rat Rod Torsion Shocks. [More…]

How To Restore A Steering Column

April 19, 2019

To get started, take off the steering wheel, hub, adapter, and cover. Slide out the turn signal assembly and pop out the snap ring. [More…]

How To Polish Aluminum Wheels to Look Like Chrome

May 6, 2018

How to remove years of oxidation and corrosion on aluminum Mag wheels the quick and easy way using a Mag Wheel Restoration Kit. [More…]

Welcome - Chevrolet 3100 Fitted with Suicide Doors

How To Install Suicide Door Hinges

July 13, 2020

If you’re handy with a cutting wheel and welder, tackle the job yourself with a suicide door hinge and bear claw latch kit. [More…]

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