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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...]

Harley FatBoy ~ Ultimate Bobber Build Timelapse

Harley FatBoy ~ The Ultimate Bobber Build

January 2, 2019

Get nine days of bad ass bobber build and fabrication action crammed into just minutes. [More…] Also of Interest: [More...]

1951 Buick Special Deluxe Custom Chop Top Build

May 22, 2019

“THE SHANE ASYLUM” ~ H.A.M.B. Member hacknwhack’s custom ride: A home-built 1951 Buick Special kustom chop top. [More…] Also [More...]

How To Use Lead Instead of Plastic Filler

December 19, 2018

Alberto Ferroni demonstrates how to use lead Instead of plastic filler while performing some bodywork on his Porsche [More...]

How To MIG Weld Sheet Metal

May 3, 2018

How To MIG Weld Sheet Metal A two-part sheet metal welding video… [More…] Also of Interest: Butt vs [More...]

The Diesel Weasel Mow-Cart Rat Rod Lawn Mower

November 20, 2018

Canadian road laws inspire Ontario man to build flame-throwing “mow-kart” instead of a full-size rat rod. [More…] Also of [More...]

Hoonigan Project Cars Build & Battle Season 2 ~ Drag

September 27, 2019

We’re looking to get real with this build show. How real? Like, no daytime TV drama real. More like [More...]

Understanding Hot Engine Starts

August 11, 2015

It is usually a cold engine, which is exposed to extreme weather that is difficult to start. However, [More...]

How to Make Spark Plug Wires

October 13, 2018

Hagerty’s Kyle Smith walks you through the process of building spark plug wires for your classic car or [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...]

Ask An Expert ~ Car Detailer

June 4, 2019

From tips, tricks, and techniques for washing your car, claying, and waxing to myths surrounding ceramic coatings. [More…]

How To Buy a Hot Rod on the Cheap

June 8, 2018

Counting Cars Kevin “Mack Daddy” Mack sat down with us to share hard-learned advice on how to buy hot rods on the cheap… [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 MIG Weld Sheet Metal

May 3, 2018

How To MIG Weld Sheet Metal A two-part sheet metal welding video… [More…]

How To Make a Custom Air Scoop from Scratch and Scrap

March 1, 2021

HardCore Fab makes an air breather for Old Crow, his 1947 Ford Rat Rod project modeled after the old Cadillac style filter housings. [More…]

When to Polish vs Compound vs Wetsand

October 30, 2018

Polish vs Compound vs Wetsand ~ Learn what each process accomplishes on the same scratch to better understand each technique… [More…]

How To Hand Paint Tailgate Letters – DIY Guide & Video

August 27, 2025

In this step-by-step video, Jack Fleming demonstrates the tools, materials, and methods he personally uses when painting tailgate letters. [More…]

How To Make a Blacksmith’s Anvil from Scratch

Mother of All Shop Tools ~ Making DIY Blacksmith’s Anvil from Scratch

December 8, 2018

A good Blacksmiths Anvil is the mother of all shop tools. Finding an original is hard. Here’s how to make a 100kg/220lbs anvil from scratch. [More…]

How To Tune Out Carburetor Hesitation ~ Accelerator Pump Magic

March 22, 2021

Getting your carbureted engine to snap off idle like a fuel-injected one can be a simple matter of fine-tuning the accelerator pump. [More…]

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