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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...]

1953 Chevrolet 5 Window RustoMod Truck Build

1953 Chevrolet 3100 Five Window S10 Chassis Swap

January 13, 2019

From Hand Built Cars ~ 1953 Chevrolet 5 Window Pickup Truck / S10 Chassis Swap / 5.7 TPI Engine [More...]

1961 Chevrolet Impala Parkwood Station Wagon Feature

1961 Chevrolet Impala Parkwood Station Wagon Build

November 7, 2018

The crew at Roadster Shop in Mundelein, IL built this gorgeous 1961 Chevrolet Impala Parkwood Station Wagon. [More…] Also [More...]

How To Troubleshoot and Fix Common Problems with a Plasma Cutter

How To Troubleshoot and Fix Common Plasma Cutter Problems

December 21, 2018

Scott goes over how to fix problems with a plasma cutter including correct air and power settings, consumable [More...]

How To Remove A Bad Paint Job Without Damaging The Original Paint

April 2, 2021

Matt goes over how to use Pre Painting Prep and Oil Eater to remove some old black paint [More...]

1949 Chevy 3100 Truck Full Build ~ Straight Six and Patina Paint

February 24, 2021

This retro Chevy 3100 is not only going to end up with a great new look, but its power [More...]

1965 Chevrolet Impala LS3 RestoMod Build

August 14, 2019

Keith’s 1965 Chevrolet Impala RestoMod project that was completed by friends due to physical limitations of the owner. [More…] [More...]

Understanding Distributors

July 14, 2016

Distributors route the high voltage into the correct firing order to the spark plugs. Both magnetos and battery [More...]

Understanding Fusible Links ~ The One Wire That Will Save Your Car!

August 6, 2020

In an extreme current overload situation, a fusible link is melted, and ensuing spark and fire are contained [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...]

Junk Yard Tour ~ Martell's Salvage, North Dakota

Martell’s Salvage has 1,000s of Project Cars and Trucks For Sale in ND

October 15, 2020

Martell’s Salvage has more than 4,000 vehicles on hand, the bulk of which are fully restorable project vehicles. Take [More...]

GM B-Body Chassis Narrowing for Body Swap

How To Narrow a Chassis to Fit Your Swap

March 28, 2018

How to narrow the frame rails of GM 4th Generation B-Body Platform for chassis swapping many 40s, 50, and 60s cars and trucks. [More…]

How To Be Prepared For A Dyno Session And Not Waste Your Money

August 8, 2022

Calvin from YouTube channel Nivlac57, no stranger to dynos, offers 5 tips and tricks that are key to a successful dyno session. [More…]

1000HP With No Turbo, No Blower and No Nitrous

Mike Finnegan’s Recipe for 1,000HP with No Turbo, No Blower, No Nitrous

September 6, 2019

How to install a new MSD slip collar distributor – this 582ci V8 engine is revved to over 7,000 rpm on Westech’s Superflow Engine Dyno. [More…]

How To Make a Vintage Padlock

December 9, 2018

This is the first lock I ever made. There is room for improvement on the mechanism, but to me, it is all about getting started. [More…]

How to Make Spark Plug Wires

October 13, 2018

Hagerty’s Kyle Smith walks you through the process of building spark plug wires for your classic car or truck. [More…]

How To Choose a Holley Carburetor

May 5, 2019

Holley carburetors are built for performance — From NASCAR To Your Car, NHRA to boats, Holley carbs build power and perform out of the box. [More…]

Kustom Painting Made Easy with House of Kolor

September 24, 2018

Jon Kosmoski demonstrates each step of car restoration from paint stripping to base-coat application and final polishing. [More…]

Welding Patch Panels with a Harbor Freight 125 Flux Core Welder

March 25, 2021

Chicago Electric Flux Core 125 Welder from Harbor Freight is used to weld an automotive patch panel into place, repairing a fender rust hole. [More…]

How To Keep Cooling (and Other) Systems Running After Power Is Off

March 23, 2022

See how the MSD’s Solid State Relay was used with a time-delay relay to keep engine cooling fans running after the engine is shut off. [More…]

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