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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...]

1966 Buick Riviera GS 425 Nailhead Build

1966 Buick Riviera GS Chop Top Build

October 30, 2019

You can’t get long and low without chopping the top and adding air ride, so that’s exactly what was [More...]

Custom Shift Knob for a Pontiac Grand Prix

How Buff’s 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix Shift Knob Was Made

February 3, 2024

This video takes you behind the scenes of our creative process as we craft a masterpiece of a four-color [More...]

How To Restore A Steering Column

April 19, 2019

To get started, take off the steering wheel, hub, adapter, and cover. Slide out the turn signal assembly [More...]

How To Swap 454 Big Block Chevrolet Valve Springs

How To Change 454 Big Block Chevrolet Valve Springs

December 16, 2018

Richard Holdener shows step-by-step how to change the valve springs in a 454 Big Block Chevrolet yourself. [More…] [More...]

1,200HP Twin Turbo 1970 Pontiac Firebird Build

March 26, 2019

The guys at All Speed Performance in Muskegon, Michigan are embarking upon a 1,200HP Twin Turbo 1970 Pontiac Firebird [More...]

Victor Jonsson’s V12 Diesel Powered 1960 Volvo PV544

August 12, 2019

This beast is the brainchild of a one Victor Jonsson, a Swedish car builder. The car is a 1960 [More...]

How To Determine Engine and Pinion Angle

How To Determine Engine/Pinion Angle

July 2, 2020

Engine and pinion angle are relative to the ground. Most engines are set at 3 degrees, this allows [More...]

How To Test and Assess the Health of an Older Engine

April 29, 2019

Any used engine will have some miles on it. Here are a few tests you can run to [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...]

International Trucks For Sale ~ Nobody Else’s Auto in Great Bend, Kansas

August 5, 2020

Nobody Else’s Auto has approximately 40 International trucks in stock for projects and parts. Current inventory is mid-1930s to [More...]

How To Convert a MIG Welder into a TIG Welder

November 12, 2018

The Fabrication Series guides you through the relatively simple process of converting your MIG welder to a TIG welder. [More…]

How To Install Pinion Shims in your Classic Car

How To Install Pinion Shims on Your Classic Car

March 18, 2020

This how-to shows pinion/axle shim installation on a ’69 Ford Fairlane — the basic principles will work on any solid rear axle vehicle. [More…]

How To Shave/Fill a Gas Cap Filler Neck on a Chevy C10 Truck

March 14, 2019

Eastwood helps Kenny address the first project of his Chevy C-10 restoration, shaving and patching the fuel filler hole. [More…]

Ron Covell's Tips for Using Aircraft Snips

Ron Covell’s Tips for Using Aviation Snips

January 22, 2021

Ron Covell shows the details of using aircraft snips with ample demos of how they are used to make clean cuts without distorting the metal. [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 not spare any details. [More…]

How To Convert a 1955, 56 or 57 Chevrolet From 4 Doors to 2 Doors

March 15, 2018

This video is a journal of the steps involved in converting a 1955, 1956 or 1957 Chevrolet 4 door post car into a 2 door. [More…]

How To Properly Measure for a Driveshaft

June 2, 2018

Greg Frick explains how to properly measure for a custom or refurbished stock or aftermarket performance driveshaft. [More…]

How To Do A Beautiful, Long-Lasting Engine Paint Job For A Dollar

February 12, 2022

This simple and inexpensive engine paint process is explained step-by-step and achieves great looking and very durable results. [More…]

Ask An Expert ~ Car Detailer

June 4, 2019

From tips, tricks, and techniques for washing your car, claying, and waxing to myths surrounding ceramic coatings. [More…]

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