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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...]

Road Tour Chop Top ~ 1951 Ford Roof Chop and Leading

January 15, 2019

Street Rodder Magazine taps Honest Charley Garage to tackle the roof chop to bring the 1951 Ford one step [More...]

1970 Oldsmobile 442 Build by Hot Rod Factory

June 21, 2019

This 1970 Oldsmobile 442 was worked over by the Hot Rod Factory from the ground up on what was [More...]

How to Detail Your Car Like a Pro in Minutes

February 13, 2021

Assuming you don’t have a week to dedicate to detailing, here are tips & techniques for prepping your [More...]

How To Make DIY Carbon Fiber Fenders and Body Panels

November 4, 2019

Throttle Stop Garage makes a set of carbon fiber fenders for his Volvo Amazon project, and he does [More...]

1966 GMC Handi-Van RestoMod Project

May 16, 2019

After a slow and uncertain start, Sam’s finally started to get moving on his 1966 GMC Handi-Van RestoMod build [More...]

1955 Chevrolet First Series Pickup Truck Build

1955 Chevrolet 3100 First Series Pickup Truck Chassis Swap Build

December 26, 2018

From Hand Built Cars ~ 1955 Chevrolet 3100 First Series Pickup Truck ~ Chevrolet S10 Conversion [More…] Also of [More...]

Essential Tools for the Home Mechanic

March 11, 2019

Popular Mechanics associate auto editor Ben Wojdyla shows us his recommendations for the essential tools in anyone’s set. [More...]

How To Read a Tire Sidewall ~ DOT Tire Numbering System

Tire Size? How To Read a Tire Sidewall and What it All Means

July 30, 2016

The side of your tire, or tire sidewall, contains everything you need to know about your tire size, [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 Make a Custom Roll Pan ~ 1927 Model T Project

April 10, 2020

Dan at DD Speed Shop tackles the last item missing on the 1927 Model T project — the roll pan. [More…]

How To Make X Pipes, Y Pipes, H Pipes, and Exhaust Transitions

December 6, 2018

How to make exhaust X Pipes, Y Pipes, H Pipes, Splayed Pipes, and Parallel Pipes, as well as variants of each. [More…]

How To Achieve Power Gains Without Taking Your Engine Apart

January 31, 2021

Adjust ignition, timing, carburetor, air cleaner, and engine oil to improve the performance of each without cracking open your engine. [More…]

Spray Paint Tricks for Car Projects

March 11, 2020

How do you get the best results with spray paint? How do you prep for spray paint? How many coats of spray paint do you need on your projects? [More…]

How To Setup an Oxygen Acetylene (OxyAcetylene) Torch

October 30, 2018

A Solid Overview of the Use and Maintenance of an Oxygen Acetylene (OxyAcetylene) Gas Torch Setup. [More…]

How To Replace a Door Skin

January 31, 2020

How to replace a door skin on a 1967 Chevrolet Camaro including how to remove an old door skin and install a brand new door skin. [More…]

How To Weld Flat Projects Without a Welding Table

July 10, 2019

This video goes through necessary steps to reduce error in creating a flat surface using a three-point system to work off an uneven floor. [More…]

DIY Tricks For Removing Stubborn or Broken Bolts

December 11, 2018

Davin Reckow is here to show you the tools and techniques you’ll need to get those frustrating bolts out of the way. [More…]

Metal Forming, Tools and Uses Explained By Gene Winfield

November 9, 2018

The legend — Gene Winfield — gives a metalworking demonstration at the SEMA Show. This is a “must watch” for newbies and veterans alike. [More…]

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