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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...]

1967 Pontiac GTO RestoMod ~ 5 Years in 15 Minutes

September 8, 2019

This classic ’67 Pontiac GTO was acquired as an unfinished project. The previous owner had already disassembled it, and [More...]

Restoring a Rat Infested Vintage Westerner Camper Trailer

August 13, 2021

DIY Duke found a vintage camper trailer about 8 years ago. With a month free, he decided to finally [More...]

How To Identify a Bad Engine ~ Teardown and Autopsy of a 461ci Pontiac

November 12, 2020

Here are some easy tips for novice and backyard mechanics to avoid getting a worn-out or even destroyed [More...]

How To Fix Sagging Doors in Older Vehicles

April 22, 2019

The most common cause is a set of worn-out door hinge pins and bushings. Here is an affordable [More...]

1954 Chevrolet Bel Air Big Block 20-Year-Long Build

April 7, 2019

Mike Walker invested 20 years into building his 1954 Chevy Bel Air but turned to Divers Street Rods to [More...]

Twin Turbo Inline 6 Datsun Drag Race Car

New Vortec 4200 Project ~ Twin Turbo Inline 6 Datsun Drag Car

May 2, 2022

YouTube channel nivlac57 introduces a new more extreme Turbo Vortec 4200 DOHC VVT Inline 6 project car for the [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...]

The Basics of a 4WD IFS Front End

April 2, 2019

Four-wheel drive independent front suspension (IFS) systems have been used on a lot of pickups since the 1980s. [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...]

Junkyard Tour of Tellico Mountain Motors in East Tennessee

May 18, 2021

The Hot Rod Hoarder tours 1,000s of cars and trucks hiding in the woods at Tellico Mountain Motorson the [More...]

How To Rebuild Top End ~ Chevy 350 Small Block Engine

January 9, 2019

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

How To Easily Remove Plasma Cutter and Torch Cut Slag

April 5, 2019

Here are some quick ways to get rid of that slag so you don’t waste a bunch of time after a plasma or torch cut. [More…]

Aged Painted Lettering on 1936 Ford Truck

August 8, 2019

An Aged Painted Lettering process is demonstrated using 1-shot lettering enamels and 1-shot clear to get an aged look on the doors. [More…]

Shaving Windshield Posts and Filling Holes on a 1931 Model A Roadster

September 30, 2021

Karl shaves windshield posts from his 1931 Model A Roadster build to make way for a Duvall windshield, fills some holes, and gaps the doors. [More…]

How To Not Destroy Your Engine with Nitrous

April 8, 2021

Engine Masters shows you how you can put nitrous into a stock engine and get serious power added without killing the engine. [More…]

TIG Welding Crash Course

November 26, 2018

Cody shows the camera guy, Joe with no welding experience, the basics of TIG welding and how exactly to get started! [More…]

Metal Forming Radius Bends With A T-Stake

May 9, 2018

Kent White demonstrates how to make a quickly and easily form a radius bend using a post-mounted T-stake. [More…]

Kustom Painting Made Easy with House of Kolor

September 24, 2018

Jon Kosmoski demonstrates each step of car restoration from paint stripping to base-coat application and final polishing. [More…]

DIY Metal Brake for Bending Sheet Metal

May 1, 2018

Making a simple benchtop sheet metal brake that will bend 16 gauge steel. [More…]

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