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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...]

Big Block V-8 Engine Before and After Rebuild

Big Block V8 Engine & Vintage Race Car TIME-LAPSE Restoration

July 31, 2023

When Hagerty first met Snowball Bishop and saw his old Ford dirt track racer behind his barn, they knew [More...]

1955 Studebaker E Series Pro-Touring Pickup Truck Build

March 2, 2019

This 1955 Studebaker Pro-Touring truck sits on an Art Morrison chassis and is powered by a MSD fuel injected [More...]

How To Get Clean Welds From a Harbor Freight Flux 125 Welder

How To Get Clean Welds with a Harbor Freight Flux 125 MIG Welder

May 1, 2018

The Flux 125 welder can weld mild steel from 18 gauge up to 3/16in. thick which makes it [More...]

Master Cylinder Installation and Bench Bleeding Procedure

October 6, 2018

Learn how to bench bleed a master cylinder. Removing the air before installation is critical and this tutorial [More...]

1955 Chevy Truck Rebuild ~ Two Year Backyard Step-by-Step

1955 Chevy Truck ~ Two Year DIY Step-by-Step Backyard Rebuild

January 2, 2019

George Contreras and his Dad rebuilt this ’55 Task Force truck from the frame up. Watch their two year [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...]

Understanding Tie Rods

September 30, 2016

Tie rods are slender structural rods used as a tie and capable of carrying tensile loads only and [More...]

Understanding Power Brakes

July 19, 2016

Power-assisted brakes use the power of the engine and battery to increase the efficiency of the braking system. [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...]

Classic Studebaker Cars, Trucks and Parts For Sale in Harvard, Nebraska

October 18, 2020

Current Inventory includes Studebaker parts, parts cars and full runners perfect for a classic car restoration, above-average car bodies. [More...]

Blown 4L60e Transmission ~ Disassembly and Inspection

July 1, 2020

Busted Classic Garage disassembles and inspects the sub-assemblies in a blown 4L60e transmission out of a ’98 Pontiac Trans AM. [More…]

Sheet Metal Cutting and Grinding Tools with Fitzee’s Fabrications

January 3, 2021

Fitzee discusses and demos sheet metal tools he’s used for 30 years, as well as the 21st Century cutting and grinding tools he uses today. [More…]

How To Rebuild Top End ~ Chevy 350 Small Block Engine

January 9, 2019

Chris shows you how to rebuild the top end of a Chevy 350 V8 small block engine. [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…]

How To Cut Your Long Bed to a Short Bed in a Weekend

October 26, 2019

How to cut your Ford F100 long bed to short bed in a weekend DIY project ~ Two-Part video details cutting frame and bed. [More…]

An Insanely Easy Torch Cutting Hack For Perfect Cuts

November 6, 2019

This quick and easy cutting hack will help you make perfect oxy/acetylene torch cuts. [More…]

How To Properly Load & Tie-Down a Hot Rod, Race Car, or Daily Driver on a Tow Trailer

July 25, 2025

When it comes to towing a vehicle, knowing how to load and secure it on a trailer properly is critical. [More…]

How To Wrap Exhaust Headers

December 5, 2018

There are several applications of exhaust header wrap, but the principles are pretty much the same and covered in this video. [More…]

How To Make a Custom Brass Knuckle Shift Knob and Handle

July 25, 2021

Karl Fisher shows you step-by-step how to drill, cut, carve and shape a custom brass knuckle shift knob handle from scratch. [More…]

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