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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...]

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...]

How To Mold and Cast Resin Dashboard Knobs — Recreating the Jewelry of the Dashboard

October 5, 2025

This tutorial shows how to mold, cast, and polish your own resin dashboard knobs — authentic reproductions that turn [More...]

Early Ford Banjo Rear-Ends – Hot Rodding 101 with IronTrap Garage

October 4, 2025

IronTrap Garage is back with the Hot Rodding 101 series, this time focusing on an iconic piece of early [More...]

1937 Ford 3-Inch Chop Top Time-Lapse by Mike Bello at Bello’s Kustoms

October 14, 2021

See the tools and techniques Mike Bello at Bello’s Kustoms uses to create a nice flowing roof out of [More...]

1300cc VW Beetle Engine Swapped Motorcycle

August 29, 2019

Build Photo Story of a 1300cc VW Beetle engine swapped into a Ukrainian Dnepr MT-10-36 motorcycle, built by an [More...]

How To Upgrade Your Small Block Chevy On The Cheap

How To Get More Power from your Chevrolet Small Block on a Budget

November 15, 2018

These are solid tips for getting more power out of your small-block Chevrolet engine, at home, and on [More...]

How To Wire Hot Rod Turn Signals

December 5, 2017

The one automotive job we all dread is the wiring. Yet, with this wiring diagram even the neophyte [More...]

All Original 1978 Ford LTD Survivor ~ A True Time Capsule!

December 21, 2023

In the latest adventure by Pole Barn Garage, Dalton delves into the past, acquiring a remarkable 1978 Ford LTD, [More...]

PunishStang One-Day LS Swapped Mustang Preps For SEMA Show

October 29, 2019

One-Day LS Swapped PunishStang Goes To SEMA Show in Las Vegas thanks to people like Mitchel at Cogswell Marine [More...]

Understanding Automatic Transmissions

September 3, 2016

Most vehicles sold in the United States since the 1950s have had automatic transmissions. The vehicle’s gearbox is [More...]

Understanding Nitrous Oxide Systems (NOS)

May 13, 2015

If you’re looking to boost engine performance and you’re considering nitrous as the means to bigger power, start [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...]

Struggling to Move Forward With Your Project Vehicle? This Video Is for You!

December 3, 2024

This video dives into the common hurdles that stall project vehicles and offers practical advice to help you reignite [More...]

Project Car Still On Jack Stands? Do This…

August 7, 2024

Feeling stuck and uninspired with your project car? You’re not alone. Here’s what you can do right now to [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...]

Insane Ford Flathead Stash to be Sold-Off!

May 17, 2019

Matt has been helping a local Early Ford guru thin down on his stash of parts, and is readying [More...]

Planishing Hammer Basics with Ron Covell

November 9, 2018

Master Metalworker Ron Covell explains the Planishing Hammer and demonstrates its use and basic techniques. [More…]

How To Make a Radius Bending Fixture for Sheet Metal

January 3, 2019

Ron Covell shows how easy it is to build a radius bending attachment that mounts to a workbench. [More…]

How To Correctly Sharpen a Twist Drill on a Bench Grinder

April 30, 2018

Knowing how to hand sharpen a twist drill is a basic skill every machinist or fabricator should possess. [More…]

How To Remove Stains From Carpet or Cloth ~ For Car or Home

March 5, 2019

How to Remove nasty stains in your automotive carpet or cloth seating. With this special mix, the stains will come right out. [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 Patina Matching with Water and Spray Paint

Panel Matching Real Patina with Faux Patina

January 24, 2021

You thought you’d never, but here you are looking up how to do a convincing faux patina paint job that matches existing panels. [More…]

How To Clean, Whiten, and Restore a Coolant Overflow Tank

February 19, 2021

Here’s a tutorial video showing how to clean and whiten (remove the yellow color) coolant expansion or overflow tanks. [More…]

How To Sand and Polish Steel Wheels to a Mirror Finish

December 10, 2018

From Skills and Trade ~ In this video, you’ll learn how to sand and polish a steel wheel to a mirror-like finish. [More…]

6G 6010 Welding Roots: Old Timer vs Young Gun

6G 6010 Roots: Old Timer vs Young Gun

November 29, 2018

Old Timer Bob shows raking the root in with very little motion. “Young Gun” Hjalmar shows his Christmas Tree pattern of putting in the root. [More…]

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