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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...]

1955 Chevrolet 3100 1st Series Pickup Truck Build

April 7, 2019

Art Morrison chassis components enhance the factory frame and four wheel disc brakes by Wilwood were added, as was [More...]

Full Restoration: 1968 Volkswagen Bug

November 2, 2018

Watch the FULL At Home Restoration of a 1968 Volkswagen Beetle acquired for a paltry $250 from start to [More...]

How To Make High-Quality Copper Lugs or Terminals

May 6, 2019

In this video, 1Road demonstrates how to make high-quality copper lugs (copper terminals) out of copper tubing. It’s [More...]

How To Know Where To Start a Metal Shaping Project

May 21, 2018

One of the biggest challenges when shaping custom metal parts and pieces is how and where to start. [More...]

Black and White Checkered Flag Shift Knob

Making A Checkered Flag Shift Knob

February 15, 2024

Watch a checkered flag shift knob is made! There’s no CNC machine or 3D Printer here, just some epoxy, [More...]

1948 Chevrolet 3100 to Mazda B2200 Chassis / Body Swap

1948 Chevrolet 3100 Mazda B2200 Chassis Swap ~ Diesel Daily Driver

January 16, 2019

Low Budget Build ~ A 1948 Chevrolet 3100 pickup truck and a Mazda B2200 pickup truck are chassis swapped [More...]

Understanding Manual Clutches

September 9, 2017

What is a clutch and how does it work? We explain how a clutch works and how it [More...]

Understanding the Impact of Wheel Spacers on Your Car

December 3, 2015

Wheel spacers alter a vehicle’s stance and performance. Explores the various effects of wheel spacers on cars and [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 A-Body Vehicle Inventory at Nobody Else’s Auto in Great Bend, KS

June 29, 2019

This video is a drone flyover of Nobody Else’s Auto LLC GM A-Body Vehicle Inventory with commentary from Chad [More...]

How to Install New Billet Hood Hinges on 1967-1972 Chevy Trucks

How To Install Billet Hood Hinges on 1967-1972 Chevy Trucks

March 11, 2019

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 Repair and Polish Damaged Hubcaps

June 25, 2019

Matt breaks out a handheld planishing hammer and hammer and dollies to correct the damage before taking them to a near mirror polish. [More…]

Replacing Brake Shoes with Simple Tools

June 13, 2019

Servicing drum brakes isn’t rocket science, and replacing the brake shoes is a great first project to get into working on your own car. [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 ride in a hurry, or on-site at a show. [More…]

How To Determine Suspension, Brake, and Wheel Clearance

January 29, 2020

When working with suspension, wheels, and brakes, wheel clearance is key. Follow these easy steps to calculate offset and wheel clearance. [More…]

How To Fix Sloppy Steering ~ Problems and Solutions

February 15, 2019

Armed with the knowledge you’ll gain from this video, there’s no reason your steering can’t be made tighter and more precise. [More…]

Metal Forming Radius Bends With A T-Stake

May 9, 2018

Kent White demonstrates how to make a quickly and easily form a radius bend using a post-mounted T-stake. [More…]

How To Cut GM Coil Springs To Drop Your Ride

March 21, 2019

Global West Suspension discusses and offers a tutorial for trimming (or cutting) GM coil springs to lower your vehicle ride height. [More…]

How To Make A Roller Bender

November 19, 2018

How to make a roller bender, sometimes called a roll bender, from simple stock and hardware at home. [More…]

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