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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...]

Unconventional Engine Swaps ~ Roadkill

November 24, 2018

Roadkill swaps engines in a parking lot, a junkyard, or putting the totally wrong engine where it should never [More...]

Survivor Series ~ Jochem’s 1965 Chevrolet Malibu

August 20, 2019

The Roadster Shop built Jochem’s 1965 Chevy Malibu ‘Survivor Series’ (original body and paint) with a 580hp LT1/T-56 combo [More...]

Tips and Techniques For Metal Fabrication You Can Be Proud Of!

January 30, 2024

Garage Fab shares a few tips he incorporates into his metal fabrication process, aiming to enhance the final [More...]

How To Remove a Stuck Brake Drum

June 11, 2020

ChrisFix goes through the process step-by-step so that anyone can remove a stuck brake drum. [More…] Also of [More...]

1971 Chevrolet C10 Bagged Custom Build ~ “Double Tap”

December 22, 2018

Built by Kane ~ 1971 Chevrolet C10 Bagged Custom Build dubbed “Double Tap” [More…] Also of Interest: 1,200 HP [More...]

The Roadkill Customs 1949 Studebaker Shop Truck

February 14, 2018

The Roadkill Shop Truck Project: Take a ’77 Camaro and S-10 frame rails and build a new soul for [More...]

Understanding Ignition Systems

September 2, 2017

All gasoline engines require an ignition system. Most four-stroke engines use mechanically timed electrical ignition systems. [More…] Also [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...]

GM Trucks Chevrolet GMC Project Vehicles and Cabs

Chevrolet and GMC Project Trucks For Sale in Great Bend, Kansas

August 23, 2020

Nobody Else’s Auto LLC has Chevrolet and GMC projects, build and part donor quality trucks for sale in Great [More...]

Tips and Tricks for Routing and Plumbing Hot Rod Brake Lines

June 18, 2019

Matt, George, and Andrew work on running all of the brake lines. Matt gives a few tips and tricks along to way to help. [More…]

How To Make Polyurethane Engine and Transmission Mounts

January 19, 2019

In this detailed video, you’ll learn how to make polyurethane engine and transmission mounts from liquid polyurethane. [More…]

How To Measure Differential Pinion Depth

November 22, 2018

How to use a Pinion Depth Checker to measure pinion depth on all stand alone differentials that are not part of a transaxle. [More…]

How To Wire Your LS Swap Fuel Pump and Fans with Relays

February 23, 2019

From The Driveway Engineer: Relays Made Simple ~ How to wire your fuel pump and fans, plus how to enable fans in HP Tuners. [More…]

Chevy and GMC Rust Repair ~ Floor, Kick Panels, Inner/Outer Rockers

February 11, 2021

Dave shows us the nuts & bolts of repairing rusty floors and rockers with new sheet metal in 1960s Chevrolet and GMC trucks. [More…]

How To Install Terminator X EFI On Any LS Engine

February 21, 2022

Holley offers two powertrain management systems that feature plug and play control for most domestic V8 engines starting at just $999. [More…]

How To Remove and Replace U-Joints

June 14, 2016

Here are several simple tips and techniques for successfully installing drive shaft u-joints in your car or truck… [More…]

Budget LS Engine Build Recipes

February 26, 2019

The Driveway Engineer provides a quick overview of basic, budget-minded builds you can do with your LS Engine build project. [More…]

How To Make a Hydraulic Press with No Welding

November 24, 2018

In this DIY project, a Hydraulic Press is constructed using a 5 Ton Hydraulic Bottle Jack without any welding. [More…]

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