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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...]

1965 Chevy C10 Longbed to Shortbed Conversion

July 5, 2019

Three months were spent cutting and shortening the frame, bed-sides, and doing the bodywork and paint on this ’65 [More...]

Old School Model T Chassis Build

March 25, 2020

In two short days a rolling chassis was crafted and this field-find Model T is supporting its own weight [More...]

Hot Rod Fabrication with an English Wheel

November 29, 2018

Kyle Voss from The Fab Forums makes some transmission panels for the “Bibbster” project using an English wheel. [More...]

Built. Not Bought ~ Creative Engine Crafting The Old School Way

March 10, 2021

Dallas’s 350 Buick Super Stock engine is a throwback to the days of crafting power — rather than [More...]

1950 Chevy Kustom ~ Saved from the Crusher

December 30, 2019

The car was sectioned 3″, chopped 4″, and the trunk was sectioned 3″. The car is bagged and powered [More...]

2nd Gen Pontiac Firebird Meets C5 Corvette ~ Translammed by TredWear

July 29, 2021

Lee and Michael from TredWear introduce Translammed, a second-generation 1977 Firebird Formula and C5 Corvette amalgamation. [More…] Also of [More...]

Understanding Anti-lock Braking Systems (ABS)

September 18, 2017

An Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) prevents the wheels from locking while you are braking and generally shortens the [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...]

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...]

Classic BIG Trucks For Sale in Harvard, Nebraska

September 16, 2020

Parts trucks and full runners perfect for someone doing a “big Truck” build, above-average cabs perfect for “big short [More...]

How To Plumb LS Engine Steam Lines and Why You Need Them

December 15, 2018

Do I need the steam lines when I do an LS swap? What are the LS steam ports for? Where do I connect the steam lines? [More…]

How To Align Body Panels

July 31, 2018

Perfect paint can’t hide poorly fit panels any more than it will sloppy bodywork. Here is how to get your panel gaps and body lines right. [More…]

How To Chop a Top – Project Pilehouse DIY Top Chop

March 12, 2013

Learn the techniques for chopping a top on a 1950 Dodge pickup using MIG and TIG Welders, a Bead Roller, and a Hammer and Dolly Set. [More…]

How To Turn an Engine Stand into an Engine Run Stand

January 5, 2019

See how D. Eby converted a simple engine stand into a complete engine run stand to facilitate pre-install engine break-ins. [More…]

Basic Tools of Metal Finishing ~ How To Use a Hammer and Dolly

February 21, 2021

A hammer & dolly are basic tools for bumping, peening, and finishing metal. Here’s how to use them together to straighten auto body sheet metal. [More…]

700HP Stroker LS - How To Build Bottom End

700HP Stroker LS ~ How To Build the Bottom End

October 17, 2018

Brad goes over in detail how to assemble the bottom end of an LS1 engine. Follow along as he explains block, crankshaft, and piston assembly. [More…]

How To Retain, Threadlock and Safety Wire Bolts

January 8, 2019

When lock washers or lock nuts are not enough, here’s how to drill hardware for castle nuts, cotter pins and safety wire. [More…]

How To Adjust TH350 and TH400 Shift Points with a Vacuum Modulator

Change TH350 & TH400 Shift Points with an Adjustable Vacuum Modulator

December 7, 2019

The B&M GM TH400 and TH350 Vacuum Modulator is fully adjustable, allowing you to customize the shift points (within a range of 2-4 mph). [More…]

How To Select a Torque Converter

December 5, 2018

A torque converter is a fluid coupling device that transfers power from engine to transmission. Here’s how to select the right one for you. [More…]

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