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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...]

Build Watch ~ IronTrap Garage’s Model T Project Dubbed “Ford Free-T”

October 15, 2017

Another mans trash, is IronTrap Garage’s treasure! They’re going to try to keep this Ford Model T build as [More...]

The Roadkill Customs 1949 Studebaker Shop Truck

February 14, 2018

The Roadkill Shop Truck Project: Take a ’77 Camaro and S-10 frame rails and build a new soul for [More...]

How To Calculate Size of Carburetor Needed in CFM

How To Calculate the Size of Carburetor Needed in CFM

December 3, 2020

Optimize performance with a correctly sized carburetor: This calculator gives the engine’s air intake volume requirements in CFM… [More...]

How To Identify a 4L60E Transmission and Decipher Case Tags

March 28, 2022

Various case changes and other differences in the 4l60E Transmission variations since 1993 are discussed with a full [More...]

Foose Design ’69 Chevy Camaro Restomod Build

Foose Design ’69 Camaro Restomod Build

March 25, 2020

Chip Foose takes you through the build of a 1969 Camaro restomod including fabrication, interior mods, reconstruction and SEMA [More...]

Rebuilding a Triumph Spitfire Engine in Less than Three Minutes

July 30, 2012

After his Triumph Spitfire engine crashed, this resourceful gearhead purchased a used engine from a seller on eBay Motors. [More...]

Understanding Fusible Links ~ The One Wire That Will Save Your Car!

August 6, 2020

In an extreme current overload situation, a fusible link is melted, and ensuing spark and fire are contained [More...]

How To Diagnose Common Engine Problems with a Vacuum Gauge

July 5, 2021

One of the easiest, cheapest, and fastest ways to check an engine for serious issues is to perform [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...]

Bud’s Salvage ~ 1930s-70s Parts and Project Cars/Trucks in Oklahoma

March 2, 2022

Mr. Goodpliers tours Bud’s Salvage to check out their inventory of 1930s to 1970s vintage cars and trucks available [More...]

How To Use A Digital Multimeter

February 19, 2018

The digital multimeter is the go-to tool for electrical problems in a car and is the proper tool to measure voltage, current, and resistance. [More…]

How To Make Battery Cables

December 4, 2018

Jeremy demonstrates several methods for soldering large ring terminals onto heavy-gauge battery cable.. [More…]

Welcome - Chevrolet 3100 Fitted with Suicide Doors

How To Install Suicide Door Hinges

July 13, 2020

If you’re handy with a cutting wheel and welder, tackle the job yourself with a suicide door hinge and bear claw latch kit. [More…]

How To Fabricate a Custom Hot Rod Dashboard

October 26, 2018

Matt goes over how to build a custom hot rod dash using nothing more than a bead roller, punch/bead dies, and a shrinker stretcher. [More…]

How To Make a Radius Bending Fixture for Sheet Metal

January 3, 2019

Ron Covell shows how easy it is to build a radius bending attachment that mounts to a workbench. [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 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…]

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 truck. [More…]

Repairing a Hacked 1935-36 Ford Dash Panel

How To Repair a Hacked 1935-36 Ford Dash Panel

October 26, 2019

Matt works over a 1935-36 Ford dash he scored at the Hershey Swap Meet. With a little work, you can repair the item and have minimal money wrapped into it… [More…]

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