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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...]

Westen Champlin and his Supercharged 1968 Dodge Charger

Abandoned ’68 Charger Gets Rescued and Supercharged. Will It Survive?

January 28, 2022

This ’68 Charger rescue could’ve been a build series, but Westen Champlin dumps it all in a 12-minute extravaganza [More...]

Resurrecting the WORST Squarebody CHEVY Stepside EVER!

January 12, 2024

Dalton at Pole Barn Garage resurrects the WORST Squarebody CHEVY Stepside EVER that he picked from Kevin at Junkyard [More...]

How To Apply Gold Leaf To Your Paint Job

February 5, 2019

One art that seems to be slowly dying off is Pinstriping. So this pinstripe trick is one that [More...]

How To Replace Ball Joints

September 14, 2017

With a good set of instructions, a small amount of mechanical knowledge, and a bit of patience, you [More...]

1953 Ford F100 Custom Boss 302 RestoMod Build

March 30, 2019

Watch how the Classic Car Studio mechanics transform a 1953 Ford F-100 from a farmland hauler to an ass-hauling [More...]

The Insane Build of the C1RS ~ A 1962 Chevrolet Corvette

April 28, 2019

The build snowballed into something akin to a GM-built concept car ~ a modern ’62 Corvette infused with Europeanesque [More...]

How to Make Spark Plug Wires

October 13, 2018

Hagerty’s Kyle Smith walks you through the process of building spark plug wires for your classic car or [More...]

Understanding Suspension Lift Kits

March 18, 2017

There are a lot of kits and styles available, so careful consideration must be taken to meet your [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...]

How To Measure For and Fit Your Tie Rod and Drag Link

January 17, 2022

Joe McCollough shows how to measure your tie rod and drag links. It is the same process when measuring any tie rod kit and steering set up. [More…]

Speed Square Hack for Every Welder

November 28, 2019

Turn your generic speed square into a welders speed square in 5 minutes. Here’s how. [More…]

How To Identify And Measure Bolts

January 2, 2019

Here’s how you can tell the difference between the grade, thread pitch, diameter, and length of the bolt. [More…]

How To Install Universal Rear Step Notch Kit from Welder Series

June 12, 2020

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…]

Crafting Custom ATV/Motorcycle Cables: A Step-By-Step Guide

October 30, 2023

We get the frustration of being unable to find or quickly get the right cable. We’ll show you how to take matters into your own hands. [More…]

Evaluating Internal Parts For The DIY Home Engine Rebuilder

April 2, 2022

How to do a step-by-step evaluation of a piston and rod assembly. What to look for, what can go wrong, and what can you get away with. [More…]

How To Make A Sheet Metal Slapper ~ DIY Metal Shaping Tool

May 15, 2019

Wray Schelin from ProShaper Workshop shows you how to make a Sheet Metal Slapper with salvaged spring steel from a discarded office chair. [More…]

Does Back-Dragging Dull a File? Machinist Metal Hand File Usage Test

November 22, 2021

Coarse, medium, and fine machinist files are tested to see if back-dragging dulls a file like many claim. The results may surprise you. [More…]

How to Balance Tires Yourself at Home

October 24, 2018

How to balance a tire yourself at home — This portable wheel balancer makes it easy to balance tires accurately with its bull’s eye level. [More…]

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