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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...]

1929 Plymouth Roadster Restoration Project

July 17, 2019

Restoration of the 1929 Plymouth Roadster has been completed by Gassman Automotive of Waynesboro, VA. [More…] Also of Interest: [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...]

How To Measure, Cut, Fit, and Weld Automotive Patch Panels

March 7, 2021

Lakeside Autobody focuses on measuring, cutting, fitting, and welding homemade, DIY automotive sheet metal patch panels. [More…] Also [More...]

DIY Wiring Harness Clean-Up and Restoration

November 19, 2018

Here’s how to freshen up, restore, re-tape, and generally clean-up your old and tired wiring harness. [More…] Also [More...]

All Original 1978 Ford LTD Survivor ~ A True Time Capsule!

December 21, 2023

In the latest adventure by Pole Barn Garage, Dalton delves into the past, acquiring a remarkable 1978 Ford LTD, [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...]

Take A Few Extra Minutes and Do Things Right

April 16, 2019

Stacey David talks about doing things right the first time and not settling for “it works OK” — [More...]

Understanding Ignition Coils

October 14, 2016

Ignition coils transform a storage battery’s 12 volts to the thousands of volts needed to spark the spark [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...]

Insane Ford Flathead Stash to be Sold-Off!

May 17, 2019

Matt has been helping a local Early Ford guru thin down on his stash of parts, and is readying [More...]

How to Apply Rust Encapsulator Plus to a Rusty Rear End

October 16, 2019

In this video, Joe removes heavy rust, dirt, and grime so he can apply Rust Encapsulator Plus to a Camaro rear end. [More…]

How To Repair a Cracked Padded Dashboard

November 25, 2018

This video shows the step-by-step procedures for restoring a padded dashboard including re-texturing the dash after it has been repaired. [More…]

How To Use a Steering Wheel Puller Set from Eastwood

March 29, 2021

In this video, Matt uses a steering wheel puller set from Eastwood to remove a steering wheel from an old hot rod steering column. [More…]

How To Adjust a 700R4 Transmission TV Cable

December 7, 2019

The geometry and tension are absolutely critical for the Throttle Valve (TV) Cable and transmission to be happy. Here’s how to adjust it. [More…]

How To Calculate Cost Of Materials for a Tube Bending Project

December 29, 2018

When your project requires a little bit of tube bending, you’ll want to calculate the cost of the materials you’ll need. Here’s how. [More…]

How To Install a 1930s-70s Rear Window Seal

January 26, 2021

David and Jason install a window gasket step-by-step using a method that works on most cars and trucks from the 1930s to the late 70s. [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 Mount a 6.0 Liter LS Engine to an Older GM TH350 Transmission

February 18, 2019

A demonstration of how to get an older TH350 transmission and torque converter bolted up to an LS engine with No Adapter Required! [More…]

How to Winterize Your Collector Car & Daily Driver

November 23, 2018

Scott goes over how to prepare your collector car or daily driver for storage over the winter. [More…]

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