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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...]

Project Lo ‘n Slo ~ 1965 Chevy C10 Fleetside RestoMod Full Build

December 14, 2020

Project Lo ‘n Slo ’65 C10 Fleetside gets a coil-over conversion that slams her to the ground and a [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...]

How To Select Automotive Primer with Kevin Tetz

December 3, 2018

Kevin Tetz explains how to choose the correct primer for your application and when to use each type [More...]

Old Dog, New Truck ~ Redoing Your Late-Model Truck Interior

March 16, 2021

From new dash, leather bench seat cover to carpet, Stacey shows you what a difference a weekend, some [More...]

Soaking A Rusty Chassis in Nearly 2,000 Liters of Evaporust

January 26, 2024

Edd immerses a rusty chassis in 2000 liters of Evaporust to remove the exterior rust and address the rust [More...]

Budget LS Swapping a Chevy C10 ~ Mounting and Wiring Made Easy

March 20, 2020

Dan is here with another DIY for budget builders, this time all about LS engine swaps on the cheap. [More...]

Understanding Power Brakes

July 19, 2016

Power-assisted brakes use the power of the engine and battery to increase the efficiency of the braking system. [More...]

What Parts To Keep During A Drivetrain Overhaul

March 31, 2019

Drivetrain overhauls leave you with leftover parts, so what to keep? In short, save everything until your project [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 Truck Beds For Sale in Harvard, Nebraska

September 9, 2020

Current Inventory includes full beds, parts, and trailer conversions perfect for someone doing a restoration or rat rod project. [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…]

This Tool is the Easiest Way To Straighten Brake and Fuel Line Tubing

March 5, 2021

Tubing straighteners are a quick & easy tool to straighten bent or coiled steel, stainless steel, copper & aluminum brake or fuel lines. [More…]

How To Make Your Own Rust Penetrant at Home

September 20, 2017

We’ve stumbled upon a simple rust penetrant solution that will make getting your stuck nuts and bolts off easier than ever before. [More…]

How To Install a 1930s-70s Rear Window Seal

January 26, 2021

David and Jason install a window gasket step-by-step using a method that works on most cars and trucks from the 1930s to the late 70s. [More…]

Making Hot Rod Motor Mounts

September 14, 2018

Mat makes some simple motor mounts to attach the Flathead to the chassis on a 1930 Ford Model A coupe build… [More…]

How To Build A Sleeper Volkswagen

October 25, 2015

The Mighty Car Mods boys embark on an ambitious project to build an epic sleeper with a 1000% increase in power. [More…]

Dirt Cheap, Simple Upgrade For All Leaf Spring Cars And Trucks

March 26, 2022

This upgrade is an effective, universal solution that may prevent you from having to add parts or scrap the entire suspension all together. [More…]

The LS1 Engine ~ Overview, Complete Tear-Down and Assembly

LS1 Engine Overview, Complete Tear-Down, and Assembly Training Video

January 8, 2019

The GM LS1 engine overview, complete tear-down, and assembly — this is the Technician Training video for the legendary LS1 Engine. [More…]

How To Wire An Automotive Relay

June 15, 2020

A 4 or 5 pole automotive relay is a simple solution to switching power to high current devices and loads. Here’s how to wire one. [More…]

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