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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...]

Rebuilt 1957 Harley-Davidson XL Sportster

Classic Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Completely Rebuilt in 4 Minutes

July 28, 2019

She spit some fire and gave Davin’s right leg quite the workout from all of the kick starts, but [More...]

1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible 572 Big Block Build

June 24, 2019

1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible 572 Big Block built by the Roadster Shop of Mundelein, Illinois. [More…] Also of [More...]

How to Build a Custom Transmission and Driveshaft Tunnel

June 8, 2018

Matt’s Ford Model A gets a custom transmission and driveshaft tunnel. He’ll show you how to create these [More...]

HVLP Paint Spray Gun Basics Explained + How To Setup and Spray

December 7, 2019

Tom Stringham clearly explains HVLP Paint Spray Gun basics, demonstrates tear down and shows how to set up [More...]

1955 Chevrolet First Series Pickup Truck Build

1955 Chevrolet 3100 First Series Pickup Truck Chassis Swap Build

December 26, 2018

From Hand Built Cars ~ 1955 Chevrolet 3100 First Series Pickup Truck ~ Chevrolet S10 Conversion [More…] Also of [More...]

Westen Champlin and his Supercharged 1968 Dodge Charger

Abandoned ’68 Charger Gets Rescued and Supercharged. Will It Survive?

January 28, 2022

This ’68 Charger rescue could’ve been a build series, but Westen Champlin dumps it all in a 12-minute extravaganza [More...]

Understanding Power Brake Boosters

April 29, 2016

To understand the principle behind a brake booster, it is important to understand how a basic brake system [More...]

Uses For Different Tire Applications

February 8, 2019

Different tire applications ~ Depending on where you’re taking your rig helps determines what tires you’ll need. [More…] [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 Rebuild Bottom End ~ Chevy 350 Small Block Engine

January 9, 2019

Chris shows you how to rebuild the bottom end of a Chevy 350 V8 small block engine. [More…]

How To Measure For and Fit Your Tie Rod and Drag Link

January 17, 2022

Joe McCollough shows how to measure your tie rod and drag links. It is the same process when measuring any tie rod kit and steering set up. [More…]

How To Choose The Best Autocrossing Tire For You

March 15, 2022

How do you choose the best AutoX tires for you? Summit Racing’s team of experienced autocrossers and racers put together this quick video. [More…]

How to Install a Distributor in a Small Block Chevrolet

How To Install a Distributor in a Small Block Chevy Engine

August 23, 2018

In this video, you’ll learn how to correctly install a distributor in a small block Chevrolet 350 engine. [More…]

How To Smoke Tail Lights

February 12, 2019

If the smoked effect is what you’re going for, you can do this in your own garage. There are many ways to get it done. [More…]

How To Properly Index Your Bellhousing and Why You Should

February 9, 2022

One of the most misunderstood parts of mating an engine and transmission is indexing the bellhousing to the back of the engine properly. [More…]

How To Tear Down A Chevrolet 350 Small Block Engine

How To Tear Down a Chevy 350 Small Block Engine

November 29, 2018

Chris shows you step by step how to tear down a junkyard small block Chevy 350 engine to prepare it for a rebuild. [More…]

How To Fabricate a Custom Hot Rod Dashboard

October 26, 2018

Matt goes over how to build a custom hot rod dash using nothing more than a bead roller, punch/bead dies, and a shrinker stretcher. [More…]

How To Apply Compound, Polish, and Wax by Hand

August 4, 2020

It’s possible to get great results, by hand, with compound, polish or wax as long as you use the right products and the right technique. [More…]

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