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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...]

1964 Buick Riviera Custom RestoMod Build

Dirty Dan’s 1964 Buick Riviera Custom RestoMod Project

May 5, 2019

Dirty Dan picked up this 1964 Riviera from the grandson of the original owner who had big plans to [More...]

1960 Cadillac Coupe de Ville Project Car

1960 Cadillac Coupe De Ville Gets Body Drop and Hydraulics

March 28, 2022

Karl Fisher works the 1960 Cadillac Coupe de Ville with plans to drop the car 2 1/2 inches so [More...]

How To Chop a Top in 3 Hours

January 13, 2019

This is a top chop on a 1946 Ford truck cab we did overnight in 3 hours — [More...]

How To Build a Custom Steering Column Drop

November 19, 2018

Matt makes a custom steering column brace/drop for a cowl steering setup. [More…] Also of Interest: How To [More...]

CORRUPTT ~ Ferrari Twin Turbo Powered 1968 Ford Mustang UPDATE

CORRUPTT ~ Ferrari Twin Turbo Powered 1968 Ford Mustang Build

January 31, 2019

Built by American Legends, CORRUPTT is a fully customized ’68 Mustang muscle car that packs a twin turbo Ferrari [More...]

The Insane Build of the C1RS ~ A 1962 Chevrolet Corvette

April 28, 2019

The build snowballed into something akin to a GM-built concept car ~ a modern ’62 Corvette infused with Europeanesque [More...]

How To Diagnose Common Engine Problems with a Vacuum Gauge

July 5, 2021

One of the easiest, cheapest, and fastest ways to check an engine for serious issues is to perform [More...]

How To Set Ignition Timing

February 28, 2018

Setting the timing on your engine is one of the most misunderstood adjustments. Here is how to set [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 Adjust Fuel and Float Level on Holley Carburetors

February 11, 2019

Holley Performance demonstrates how to properly adjust the fuel level and the float on Holley four-barrel carburetors. [More…]

3M Tech Tip ~ How To Cerakote Engine Parts

November 12, 2019

Cerakote is Perfect for high heat areas and easy to coat engine parts using 3M Scotch Brite, the 3M PPS paint system. [More…]

How To Know When To Crimp vs Solder

December 5, 2018

“Leave your wire nuts in your house, t-taps in the trash, and the twist-and-tape method to your competition.” Here’s when to crimp vs solder. [More…]

How To Replace Floor Pans In Your Classic Car

May 20, 2020

Fitzee’s Fabrications guides you through replacing a rusty classic car floor pan with an aftermarket replacement panel in a third-generation (1968-74) Chevrolet Nova. [More…]

LS Swap Essentials: What You Need To Know

October 26, 2018

Chase Christensen takes you through every component and solution that you’ll need to consider when tackling your own LS engine swap. [More…]

How to Super Clean the INSIDE of Your Windshield

October 1, 2019

This is a 3 step method to clean the inside of your windshield with no streaking and no oily film. Fast and Easy streak-free windshield. [More…]

How To Lead - Leading a Body Panel with Gene Winfield

How To Lead a Body Panel with Gene Winfield

February 24, 2018

Legendary customizer Gene Winfield stops by to give a lesson in the art of leading, where heated lead is used to smooth and fill body panels. [More…]

How to Install a Tire Pressure Monitoring System in Any Car or Truck

September 5, 2019

A TPMS monitors tire pressure and temperature and provides a visual warning light and audible alarm sound when thresholds are exceeded. [More…]

Extreme Budget Small Block Chevrolet Engine Build

Extreme Budget Small Block Chevrolet Engine for Under $700

February 15, 2019

Build a 305 Small Block Chevrolet engine on an extreme budget, a capable engine for a Rat Rod project that still has some coolness to it. [More…]

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