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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...]

1956 Ford COE C-600 Body / Ford E-350 U-Haul Truck Chassis Swap

February 16, 2018

Project: Mount 1956 Ford C-600 COE body on a Craigslist purchased 1990 Ford E-350 with a 7.3 Liter Diesel [More...]

How To Build a 2,500hp Blown 528ci HEMI Street Engine

August 13, 2019

Rebuilding the motor in a 2,500 HP 1963 Plymouth Valiant street car with motor specifications and more information throughout [More...]

How To Make an Inexpensive DIY Fab Table

December 6, 2018

Justin demonstrates a very useful design of a fabrication table using inexpensive and strong materials to make a [More...]

How To Build a DIY Paint Booth in Your Driveway

March 2, 2021

Mike Finnegan builds a paint booth in his driveway with an E-Z Up Canopy, box fan, some painter’s [More...]

1941 Cadillac 2-Door Coupe Supercharged 500 HP XLR-V Northstar Build

1941 Cadillac Coupe Gets One-Off Chassis, Northstar Power, New Face

May 19, 2020

This custom one-off Northstar powered 1941 Cadillac 2 door coupe was built from the bottom up by Tucci Hot [More...]

Hoonigan Project Cars Build & Battle Season 2 ~ Drag

September 27, 2019

We’re looking to get real with this build show. How real? Like, no daytime TV drama real. More like [More...]

Understanding Performance Brakes

April 18, 2015

Performance brakes are designed to take much more abuse than normal brake components. Here is everything else you [More...]

The Basics of a 4WD IFS Front End

April 2, 2019

Four-wheel drive independent front suspension (IFS) systems have been used on a lot of pickups since the 1980s. [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...]

Junkyard Tour of Tellico Mountain Motors in East Tennessee

May 18, 2021

The Hot Rod Hoarder tours 1,000s of cars and trucks hiding in the woods at Tellico Mountain Motorson the [More...]

Shop Mate™ Blast Cabinet from Clemco Industries

How To Media Blast Parts At Home with Mike Finnegan

June 3, 2020

Mike from Finnegan’s Garage shows you how to media blast small parts, remove powder coating and explains various media types. [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…]

7 DIY Angle Grinder Tool Hacks

December 31, 2018

7 DIY Angle Grinder Hack examples from Make it Extreme… [More…]

1965 Chevrolet C10 RideTech Air Suspension Install

November 29, 2018

Johnny Merder from RideTech installs a complete air ride suspension system on his family-owned 1965 Chevrolet C10 truck. [More…]

How To Age and Patina Wood

October 1, 2018

Similar effects with pre-mixed paints or stains are doable, but new wood can be aged in minutes with a simple solution of household materials. [More…]

Installing 220v Outlets in the Shop ~ It’s Easier Than You Thought

January 7, 2022

Jonathan Katz-Moses installs 220v outlets in his shop and demonstrates that it is likely easier than you thought. [More…]

How To Cut Laminated Windshield Glass - Top Chop

How To Cut Curved and Laminated Windshield Glass

January 13, 2018

This is a series of narrated examples that cover how to cut curved, laminated windshield glass for chop top build projects. [More…]

Picking The Right Project Car For You with Dan from DD Speed Shop

April 8, 2021

Dan breaks down project cars in different skill and price levels, everything from an entry-level project car to an absolute basket case. [More…]

How To Color Sand and Buff a Car After a Fresh Paint Job

June 15, 2019

Step-by-Step Color Sanding and Buffing Plus Tips & Tricks – see how to color-sand and buff a fresh paint job to get a mirror finish. [More…]

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