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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...]

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...]

Panel Forming and Chop Tops for Traditional Hot Rods

April 5, 2020

It doesn’t take laser-guided machines or years of practice. With just a marker and press this hot rod rookie [More...]

Distressed Lettering on a 1936 Dodge Truck

Distressed Lettering Door Art Demonstration on a 1936 Dodge Truck

November 29, 2018

David from The Sign Shop takes you through the process of hand-painting distressed lettering door art on a [More...]

DIY Tips for Running, Flaring, and Bending Brake Lines

January 8, 2019

Running brake lines, flaring brake lines, and bending brake lines can be a pain, so here are some [More...]

Ford F250 Super Duty Cummins Turbo Diesel Build

November 7, 2018

1970 Ford F250 Super Duty Cummins Turbo Diesel Build by VonWilliam ~ Watch the process from start to finish. [More...]

Forgotten ’39 Ford Deluxe Goes From Junkyard To Driving In 25 Minutes

January 26, 2022

Iron Trap Garage finished work on a junkyard found Ford in late 2021, a Ford Deluxe Tudor, and intended [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...]

Uses For Different Tire Applications

February 8, 2019

Different tire applications ~ Depending on where you’re taking your rig helps determines what tires you’ll need. [More…] [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 BIG Trucks For Sale in Harvard, Nebraska

September 16, 2020

Parts trucks and full runners perfect for someone doing a “big Truck” build, above-average cabs perfect for “big short [More...]

How To Apply Gold Leaf To Your Paint Job

February 5, 2019

One art that seems to be slowly dying off is Pinstriping. So this pinstripe trick is one that will make your ride pop – gold leafing. [More…]

Bolt-On Disc Brake Conversion Kits for 8 inch and 9 inch Ford Rear-Ends

Install Bolt-On Disc Brake Conversion Kit on 8″ and 9″ Ford Rear-Ends

May 7, 2020

Safety matters, especially if you’re going to have passengers. Fortunately, this kit runs close to what you’d pay to replace original drums. [More…]

How To Correctly Sharpen a Twist Drill on a Bench Grinder

April 30, 2018

Knowing how to hand sharpen a twist drill is a basic skill every machinist or fabricator should possess. [More…]

How To Fix Automotive Paint Defects

June 7, 2019

This video addresses several questions about how to fix common paint defects such as paint runs, solvent boil, removing dust from paint. [More…]

Tools That Don’t Suck ~ Homemade Pipe Anvil

November 16, 2018

This Pipe Anvil helps you to make radius bends in sheet metal and quickly create parts like transmission tunnels, hot rod hoods, and more. [More…]

Electric to Mechanical Speedometer Cable Drive Conversion

February 7, 2021

Have you put a modern transmission into your classic car, but want to keep your factory mechanical speedometer working? A Cable Drive Conversion is your solution. [More…]

How To Prepare and Paint Chrome Emblems and Trim

June 18, 2020

Chrome emblems and trim look great when shiny and new, they become dull and pitted from lack of care. Here’s how to prep and paint chrome. [More…]

How To Shape, Gas Weld and Polish Aluminum

How To Pattern, Shape, Gas Weld and Polish Aluminum Panels

April 19, 2019

Chris Runge demonstrates the process in shaping, gas welding and polishing aluminum beginning with pattern making. [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…]

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