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…
How To & DIY
How To Change 454 Big Block Chevrolet Valve Springs
Richard Holdener shows step-by-step how to change the valve springs in a 454 Big Block Chevrolet yourself. [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…]
How To & DIY
How To Install Billet Hood Hinges on 1967-1972 Chevy Trucks
Kevin Tetz demonstrates how to replace worn-out hood hinges on 1967-1972 Chevy/GMC trucks with high-quality Billet Hood Hinges. [More…]
How To & DIY
Installing an Inexpensive Universal Tilt Steering Column In Your Hot Rod
In the 1956 Chevy Gasser Wagon project, Dan moved the seat back a few inches and installs a new universal fit tilt steering column. [More…]
How To & DIY
Plywood Fixture for Hand Shaping a Sheet Metal Dome
via The Garage Vlog ~ A wooden fixture is created to shape 20 gauge sheet metal into a dome by hand. [More…]
Automotive Basics
Understanding Alternators – How To Test and Troubleshoot
This alternator works together with the battery to supply power when the vehicle is running. Here’s how to test and troubleshoot. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Achieve Power Gains Without Taking Your Engine Apart
Adjust ignition, timing, carburetor, air cleaner, and engine oil to improve the performance of each without cracking open your engine. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Rebuild 1973-79 Ford F100 Disc Brakes
Rebuilding 1973-79 Ford F100 disc brakes, from sandblasting and painting, rotors and spindles, to making sure parts are within spec. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Gas Weld with Oxy-Acetylene Full Tutorial, Tips, and Set-Up
Karl shows you how to gas weld with an oxy-acetylene torch including techniques, tips, and a step-by-step tutorial on both fusion and filler. [More…]
Hot Rod Lifestyle
11 Salvage Yard Tips and Tricks
Here are 11 Salvage Yard Tips and Tricks to help you make the most out of your next trip to the salvage or junkyard. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Break a Tire Bead Quickly and Safely with Common Tools
This video demonstrates how to quickly, easily, and safely break even the most stubborn tire bead with a floor jack and a ratchet strap. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Align Body Panels
Perfect paint can’t hide poorly fit panels any more than it will sloppy bodywork. Here is how to get your panel gaps and body lines right. [More…]
How To & DIY
How to Install a Tire Pressure Monitoring System in Any Car or Truck
A TPMS monitors tire pressure and temperature and provides a visual warning light and audible alarm sound when thresholds are exceeded. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Beat Any Speeding Ticket During COVID
Mark Gold, founder of The Ticket Clinic fights speeding tickets for everyone, but even he sometimes has to fight his own. [More…]
How To & DIY
Metal Shaping with Simple Hand Tools ~ Hammer Forming
Hammer forming is one of the oldest, simplest, and least expensive ways to shape sheet metal and a fabrication technique you need to learn. [More…]
How To & DIY
Welding Distortion ~ Tips for Keeping Your Project Square
You can limit distortion by weld sequence, fixturing or clamping, and selecting weld sequence and direction of travel. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Remove Stains From Carpet or Cloth ~ For Car or Home
How to Remove nasty stains in your automotive carpet or cloth seating. With this special mix, the stains will come right out. [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Fabricate and Install Floor Pans
Matt fabricates sheet metal floor pans for his Model A project and offers several tips to keep the metal moving where you want it to. [More…]
Automotive Basics
How To Choose a Manual Clutch Set
Choosing the correct performance clutch for your combination will ensure you get all that power to the rear wheels. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Properly Torque Wheel Lug Nuts/Lug Bolts
Torquing lug nuts to the right torque and in the correct torque sequence is critical. Learn how to properly torque lug nut/lug bolts here. [More…]
DIY Projects
LS Engine and 4L60e Transmission Swap On A Budget
Chuck Hanson walks us through swapping out a Big Block 454 for a 5.3L LS engine and 4L60e transmission combination. [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Convert a 1955, 56 or 57 Chevrolet From 4 Doors to 2 Doors
This video is a journal of the steps involved in converting a 1955, 1956 or 1957 Chevrolet 4 door post car into a 2 door. [More…]
How To & DIY
TIG Welding Crash Course
Cody shows the camera guy, Joe with no welding experience, the basics of TIG welding and how exactly to get started! [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Repair or Replicate a Headlight Lens
You can easily replicate or repair a headlight lens of any car using Alumilite. This how-to shows replicating a 1935 Cadillac headlight lens… [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Determine Proper Exhaust Tubing Size
A guide for exhaust-pipe tube size needed to balance prevention of excessive back-pressure while maintaining adequate exhaust-gas velocity. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Adjust Sealed-Beam Headlights on a Classic Car or Truck
Kyle Smith walks you through the simple DIY process of adjusting sealed-beam headlights on a Chevrolet C10 pickup truck. [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…]
How To & DIY
How To Break-In a Hydraulic Flat Tappet Camshaft
How to break it in a hydraulic flat tappet camshaft ~ Here’s the proper break in procedures to ensure long life for your performance cam… [More…]
How To & DIY
1955-59 GM Truck Body Panel Alignment: Cab to Door to Fender to Hood
How to align cab to doors to fenders and hood are fully covered, as well as an explanation of what and where the alignment pivot points are. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Make a Cab Corner Patch Panel
Lazze demonstrates metal shaping techniques to create a cab corner using his Shrinker / Stretcher and English Wheel. [More…]
DIY Projects
How and Where To Score a Cheap Junkyard Engine
A guide to finding junkyard project engine donor vehicles for Chevrolet, Ford, and Mopar hot rods and custom cars and trucks. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Mount a 6.0 Liter LS Engine to an Older GM TH350 Transmission
A demonstration of how to get an older TH350 transmission and torque converter bolted up to an LS engine with No Adapter Required! [More…]
How To & DIY
How to Test an Ignition Coil
This testing procedure is valid for just about any automotive ignition coil. An ohmmeter or Multimeter is needed. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Install Universal Rear Step Notch Kit from Welder Series
This Rear Step Notch Kit is easy to assemble and install. The pieces fit together using alignment tabs to make clamping and welding a breeze. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Box-In a Differential / Solid Axle Rear-End Housing
You’ll learn how to fabricate and weld on steel plates to stiffen the rear axle and prevent it from torquing when under load [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Metalshape Fender Compound Curves
Learn to form a compound curved fender: paper pattern making, dissecting panels, shrinking, stretching, English wheeling, and TIG welding. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Fix Streaking Windshield Wiper Blades Like New in 30 Seconds
Renewing your windshield wipers is an easy DIY job and not only restores old wiper blades, but also helps new wiper blades last much longer. [More…]
How To & DIY
Speed Square Hack for Every Welder
Turn your generic speed square into a welders speed square in 5 minutes. Here’s how. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Identify a Bad Engine ~ Teardown and Autopsy of a 461ci Pontiac
Here are some easy tips for novice and backyard mechanics to avoid getting a worn-out or even destroyed engine instead of a good deal. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Rule Out A Spark Plug As Your Problem
A very simple but effective method to confirm if a spark plug is/is not the cause of engine starting and/or performance problems. [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Rehab a Home Garage into an Inexpensive DIY Paint Booth
This DIY garage to paint booth conversion was done with only $400 in materials to prepare the space, and $300 in air and paint supplies. [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…]
How To & DIY
How To Setup a TIG Welder Step-by-Step
The professionals at Weld.com clearly guide you step-by-step through the setup process for a new TIG welder. [More…]
How To & DIY
Dirt Cheap, Simple Upgrade For All Leaf Spring Cars And Trucks
This upgrade is an effective, universal solution that may prevent you from having to add parts or scrap the entire suspension all together. [More…]
Automotive Basics
How To Read and Understand Spark Plugs
By closely examining the spark plug insulator firing tip color, you can determine a lot about an engine’s overall operating condition. [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Repair Cast Iron ~ Stick Welding with Muggy Weld
Follow along with Brandon Lund as he repairs a broken cast iron exhaust manifold using Muggy Weld with no pre-heat. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Swap a 454 Big Block Chevrolet Cam
Richard Holdener swaps a cam in a 454 BBC and shows you the step-by-step instructions so you can swap a Big Block Chevrolet cam yourself. [More…]
How To & DIY
Quick and Easy DIY Headliner for Less Than $20
DIY Headliner from thrift shop playing cards and miscellaneous adhesives arranged into an alternative headliner in JD’s ’59 Ford. [More…]
Automotive Basics
How To Adjust Hydraulic Valves Right The First Time, Every Time
Hydraulic valve adjustment made easy: Here is how to adjust hydraulic valves right the first time, every time. [More…]
DIY Projects
How To Paint a Bare Metal Effect on Any Surface
A concise and easy-to-follow DIY that shows you how to can make any surface; Wood, Plastic, Fiberglass, etc. look like bare metal. [More…]
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