Hot Rod How To & DIY Project Guides — From the basics like How To Test an Ignition Coil to more advanced subjects like How To Select Proper Rear-End Gear Ratio to the more exciting like How to Build and Install Exhaust Flame Throwers or productive, like How To Install a Universal Rear Step Notch Kit — Whatever you do, Build Something Cool…
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How To Use Automotive Body Filler
When working with body filler, whatever tools you use, the trick is to not add the last “skim coat ” till you KNOW that it is all you need. [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Make Custom Size O-Rings
You’ll learn how to measure and cut custom size O-rings using nitrile O-ring cord bonded with Cyanoacrylate adhesive (Super Glue). [More…]
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How To Make X Pipes, Y Pipes, H Pipes, and Exhaust Transitions
How to make exhaust X Pipes, Y Pipes, H Pipes, Splayed Pipes, and Parallel Pipes, as well as variants of each. [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Clean, Whiten, and Restore a Coolant Overflow Tank
Here’s a tutorial video showing how to clean and whiten (remove the yellow color) coolant expansion or overflow tanks. [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Install a Distributor in a Small Block Chevy Engine
In this video, you’ll learn how to correctly install a distributor in a small block Chevrolet 350 engine. [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Repair a Twisted Cable End with a Simple Homemade Tool
Repairing a twisted brake or throttle cable with a simple homemade tool in just minutes — Easy and functional. Check it out… [More…]
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How To Adjust Timing on a Small Block Chevy Engine
In this Hagerty DIY, Kyle Smith walks you through the process of adjusting the timing on a Chevy small-block engine. [More…]
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How To Set Up a Ford 9 Inch Third Member for High-Performance Use
How to prepare a Ford 9-inch rear-end for high-performance use including setting bearing preload, gear mesh, and backlash. [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Smoke Tail Lights
If the smoked effect is what you’re going for, you can do this in your own garage. There are many ways to get it done. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Remove Valve Springs The Easy Way
How to remove valves from a cylinder head with a clamp-style valve spring compressor tool, which is arguably the easiest way to do it. [More…]
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DIY Wiring Harness Clean-Up and Restoration
Here’s how to freshen up, restore, re-tape, and generally clean-up your old and tired wiring harness. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Spot Paint and Blend Clear Coat
YouTuber Mike Fn Garage clearly demonstrates how to spot paint and blend clear coat. [More…]
How To & DIY
Upgrading Exhaust ~ What Type Of Muffler Should You Choose?
This PowerNation Extra gives you a look at the different kinds of aftermarket mufflers available when you want to upgrade your exhaust system. [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Convert a Car Alternator into a Go Kart Motor
November 22, 2019 Roadkill Customs DIY Projects, Electric Hot Rodder, How To & DIY, Roadkill Powersports
An automotive alternator can be converted into a powerful hybrid brushless motor in a couple of hours with some know-how and common tools. [More…]
DIY Projects
Spare Tailgate? How To Make a Tailgate Bench
This Tailgate Bench Project Pictorial includes supply list, cut list, step-by-step photos, and lots of tailgate bench examples… [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Reupholster Car Seats
John Hunt demonstrates the steps required to fully reupholster a car seat. [More…]
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How To Know When To Crimp vs Solder
“Leave your wire nuts in your house, t-taps in the trash, and the twist-and-tape method to your competition.” Here’s when to crimp vs solder. [More…]
DIY Projects
LSx Engine Swap Guide ~ The Basics
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 & DIY
How To Choose the Correct Drag Racing Tire
The evolution of the drag racing tire and direct looks at popular, race tested tire designs, and explain the key features to look for. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Hot Rod a Vintage GM Straight 6 Engine
Everybody knows that the engine is a central key component to ANY Hot Rod project. But is a V8 the only way to go? NO WAY! Stacey David shows you why. [More…]
How To & DIY
How to Choose Between Cat-back vs Axle-back vs Muffler Exhaust
Differences in design, sound, and performance of Flowmaster muffler, Axle-back, or Cat-Back exhaust system for your vehicle. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Remove Side Window/Vent Assembly from 1955-59 GM Trucks
How to remove the side window and vent assembly from the door on a 1955, 56, 57, 58 or 59 Chevrolet or GMC Task Force Series Truck… [More…]
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How To Prepare a Vehicle for Shipping
Prior to shipping, ensure the vehicle is fully inspected. Most reputable companies will inspect and document the vehicle before they ship it. [More…]
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How To Protect and Preserve Patina or Rust Without Clear Coat
How to protect rust or patina with a formula of boiled linseed oil and mineral spirits that you can mix and apply quickly and easily. [More…]
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How To Test Your Brake Master Cylinder
How to test your brake master cylinder step-by-step… [More…]
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How To Tear Down a Chevy 350 Small Block Engine
Chris shows you step by step how to tear down a junkyard small block Chevy 350 engine to prepare it for a rebuild. [More…]
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Understanding Automotive Paint Mixing Ratios: How To Mix Paint
Kevin Tetz explains Mix Ratios and how to properly mix automotive paint when spraying your project vehicle. [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Calculate Cost Of Materials for a Tube Bending Project
When your project requires a little bit of tube bending, you’ll want to calculate the cost of the materials you’ll need. Here’s how. [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Narrow a Ford 8.8 Inch Rearend
The Ford 8.8 is cheap to modify and replace parts on. This video covers strip-down, measurements, cutting, and welding a Ford 8.8 rear-end. [More…]
DIY Projects
LS Swap Essentials: What You Need To Know
Chase Christensen takes you through every component and solution that you’ll need to consider when tackling your own LS engine swap. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Select Automotive Primer with Kevin Tetz
Kevin Tetz explains how to choose the correct primer for your application and when to use each type of paint. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Repair Rusty Floor Cross Members
Fitzee’s Fabrications clearly demonstrates how to make and replace rusty floor cross members on a Ford Bronco with simple tools using his no-nonsense, straight-to-the-point style of metalwork… [More…]
DIY Projects
How to Build a Custom Transmission and Driveshaft Tunnel
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. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Media Blast Parts At Home with Mike Finnegan
Mike from Finnegan’s Garage shows you how to media blast small parts, remove powder coating and explains various media types. [More…]
DIY Projects
Building an Air Dryer ~ How To Remove Moisture from Air Lines
Busted Classic Garage takes you through the process of building an air dryer for about $130 in copper and brass (parts list included). [More…]
DIY Projects
7 DIY Angle Grinder Tool Hacks
7 DIY Angle Grinder Hack examples from Make it Extreme… [More…]
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How To Swap 1st Gen Dodge Truck Rotors from 5×5.5 to 5×4.5
How to swap late 1st Gen Dodge truck rotors for early 1st Gen truck rotors effectively changing the bolt pattern from 5×5.5 to 5×4.5. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To TIG Weld ANY Gap
Justin Voss shares his go to method for TIG welding up a gap ending up with a weld that looks just as good as a perfect joint. [More…]
How To & DIY
Mastering Bodywork: A Step-by-Step Guide To Using Body Filler
Ben, a No Coast Custom and Rod Shop expert, walks us through the meticulous steps required to prepare your vehicle for a flawless paint job. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Retain, Threadlock and Safety Wire Bolts
When lock washers or lock nuts are not enough, here’s how to drill hardware for castle nuts, cotter pins and safety wire. [More…]
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HVLP Paint Spray Gun Basics Explained + How To Setup and Spray
Tom Stringham clearly explains HVLP Paint Spray Gun basics, demonstrates tear down and shows how to set up and spray. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Modify Your Wheels the Old School Hot Roddin’ Way
How To Modify Your Wheels the Old School Hot Roddin’ Way with Bad Chad. [More…]
DIY Projects
1963-72 Chevy & GMC Truck Longbed to Shortbed Conversion
This Longbed to Shortbed Conversion Kit for 1963-1972 Chevy/GMC trucks will take the confusion out of this customization. [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Chop a 1947 Buick Sedanette in Two Minutes
It took Kjetil Kvipt and his Coupe Devils car club members 9 hours to chop the top on Hans Ola Christensen’s 1947 Buick Sedanette. [More…]
DIY Projects
How to Tint a Back Window on a Classic Truck
Ralph shows you how to tint the back window glass on a classic truck with Flexfilm window film. [More…]
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How To Make a Custom Roll Pan ~ 1927 Model T Project
Dan at DD Speed Shop tackles the last item missing on the 1927 Model T project — the roll pan. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Cut and Buff a Clear Coat
Jeremy goes over how to cut and buff a freshly sprayed clear coat on a vehicle just pulled out of the paint booth. [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Swap an LS Engine Camshaft
We explore the process of swapping a camshaft in an LS3 crate motor, highlighting the necessary steps and precautions. [More…]
How To & DIY
The Ultimate Drum Brake Repair and Replacement Guide
Drum brake replacement: Learn how to replace your drum brakes including the wheel cylinders and bleeding the brakes. [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Build a Model A Hot Rod Chassis
This tech article is meant to inspire and be a starting point for building your own hot rod chassis. [More…]
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