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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...]

Backyard Built 1965 International Loadstar aka ‘Rusty Nails’

December 22, 2021

Dewey Dougherty’s 1965 International Loadstar aka ‘Rusty Nails’ is a backyard-built, chassis swapped, and 6.0L LS-powered behemoth. [More…] Also [More...]

1972 Chevrolet C10 Suburban RestoMod Build

January 26, 2019

Bryan Ashley’s 1972 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Faux-Patina Rat Rod RestoMod Build Project. [More…] Also of Interest: 570hp LS3 Swapped [More...]

How To Make Fender Skirts From Scratch

November 11, 2018

Matt from Eastwood takes you through some different metal fabrication techniques used to make a fender skirt. [More…] [More...]

How To Brighten Classic Car Headlights with Relays

November 20, 2018

Classic car headlights are prone to voltage loss due to how they are wired. Add two relays to [More...]

1953 Chevrolet 3100 5-Window Chassis/Engine Swap Project

August 27, 2019

This ’53 Chevy 3100 gets turned into a RestoMod, complete with a 1985 Chevy S-10 chassis and a 5.7 [More...]

Rebuilding A Junkyard Pontiac 400 Engine on a 2000 Budget

Rebuilding A Junkyard Pontiac 400 Engine For $2,000

September 10, 2020

The Pontiac 400 cubic inch motor (1967-79) is still a great platform for a high-performance daily driver. Here’s a [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...]

How To Adjust Hydraulic Valves Right The First Time, Every Time

November 1, 2018

Hydraulic valve adjustment made easy: Here is how to adjust hydraulic valves right the first time, every time. [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 Cars and Trucks For Sale ~ Harvard, Nebraska

Classic Project Cars, Trucks, and Donor Vehicles For Sale in Harvard, NE

November 2, 2018

Zack at Rudy’s Classic Auto & Chop Shop has provided an updated inventory video showing the vast number of Classic [More...]

How To Break a Tire Bead Quickly and Safely with Common Tools

May 2, 2019

This video demonstrates how to quickly, easily, and safely break even the most stubborn tire bead with a floor jack and a ratchet strap. [More…]

How to Install a Hidden Fuel Pump Kill Switch

How To Install a Hidden Kill Switch ~ A Cheap Anti-Theft System

April 30, 2019

Don’t install an expensive car alarm or use ineffective methods to prevent car theft. Learn how to install an inexpensive hidden kill switch. [More…]

How To Drill a Hole in the Center of Any Rod

December 4, 2018

In this tutorial, Johnny shows the simplest way to drill a perfectly centered hole in any small rod with simple tools — no lathe required. [More…]

How To Beat Any Speeding Ticket During COVID

December 2, 2020

Mark Gold, founder of The Ticket Clinic fights speeding tickets for everyone, but even he sometimes has to fight his own. [More…]

How To Fix Clogged Aerosol Spray Paint Cans

April 28, 2019

You’ve been there: you’re in the middle of your project, and the aerosol spray paint you’re using stops spraying. Here is how to fix it… [More…]

How To Determine The Age Of Your Tires

February 5, 2021

It is easy to identify when a tire was manufactured by reading its Tire Identification Number (or serial number) and decoding it. [More…]

How To Make Steel Bomber Seats with Ron Covell

How To Make a Steel Bomber Seat with Ron Covell

March 12, 2019

Metalworker Ron Covell gives a step-by-step tutorial on how to build a steel bomber seat from start to finish. [More…]

Bare metal painted to look like bare metal

How To Paint a Bare Metal Effect on Any Surface

March 1, 2021

A concise and easy-to-follow DIY that shows you how to can make any surface; Wood, Plastic, Fiberglass, etc. look like bare metal. [More…]

How To Paint a Lace Roof on the Cheap Using Grandma’s Curtains

July 24, 2022

Casey shows you every single step he and his father took to get the lace roof paint job to come out perfectly on the 1951 Chevrolet… [More…]

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