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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...]

Volkswagen Split Window Camper Van Build

Volkswagen Split Window Snail Camper Van Build

March 23, 2020

The guys from Yumos Garage (Indonesia) transformed a Volkswagen bus into a fantastically beautiful Snail Camper-van. [More…] Also of [More...]

1934 DeSoto Airflow Custom by Bad Chad Customs

January 12, 2019

Bad Chad Customs took on a commission to build a custom 1930s style delivery truck, starting with a discarded [More...]

How To Diagnose Engine Oil Consumption

April 17, 2019

Our 1969 Chevrolet Camaro is consuming oil. Lots of it. Davin runs through a series of tests to [More...]

How To Replace C10 Truck Inner & Outer Rocker Panels

December 14, 2018

Eastwood helps with rust repair needed on this Chevy C-10 restoration. The inner and outer rocker panels get [More...]

1956 Ford F100 Pickup Truck Build

December 31, 2018

From Hand Built Cars ~ The full build thread of this cab swapped 1956 Ford F100 Pickup Truck project [More...]

Shortened C10 Longbed to Shortbed with No Frame Welding

How To Shorten a C10 Longbed to Shortbed with No Frame Welding

April 1, 2020

Dan at DD Speed Shop has figured out how to shorten a longbed C10 to shortbed without any welding [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 [More...]

Common V8 Firing Orders, Distributor Locations and Rotation Directions

January 25, 2021

Common Firing Orders. MSD Ignition created this helpful chart that displays many common V8 firing orders and distributor [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...]

Junk Yard Tour ~ Martell's Salvage, North Dakota

Martell’s Salvage has 1,000s of Project Cars and Trucks For Sale in ND

October 15, 2020

Martell’s Salvage has more than 4,000 vehicles on hand, the bulk of which are fully restorable project vehicles. Take [More...]

Making Springs At Home

April 9, 2020

This Old Tony demonstrates winding your own springs at home on a lathe. [More…]

How To Disassemble An Early Ford Straight Axle (with stuck rusty bolts)

December 11, 2018

Matt and Mike show the down and dirty on how to blow apart a front axle. There were only a few parts that were tossed in the trash. [More…]

How To Hammer Form a Speed Blister with Simple Hand Tools

November 9, 2018

Learn how to make a “Speed Blister”, a common Hot Rod sheet metal detail for clearance and cool factor, with simple hand tools [More…]

How To Choose Automotive Hose

January 17, 2019

Holley Performance looks at the different styles of Mr. Gasket hose available, and when to choose one over the other for your project. [More…]

How To Make a Custom Roll Pan ~ 1927 Model T Project

April 10, 2020

Dan at DD Speed Shop tackles the last item missing on the 1927 Model T project — the roll pan. [More…]

How To Repair a Sagging Headliner

February 15, 2019

Sweet Project Cars demonstrates how to fix a sagging headliner. This method works every time and will hold the liner up for years. [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 of paint. [More…]

How To Adjust TH350 and TH400 Shift Points with a Vacuum Modulator

Change TH350 & TH400 Shift Points with an Adjustable Vacuum Modulator

December 7, 2019

The B&M GM TH400 and TH350 Vacuum Modulator is fully adjustable, allowing you to customize the shift points (within a range of 2-4 mph). [More…]

How To Refinish a Carburetor ~ Cadmium Dichromate Plating

How To Refinish a Carburetor with Cadmium Dichromate Plating

December 19, 2018

Carburetor Plating with Harold Demes ~ How carburetors are plated and dichromate conversion coating is applied. [More…]

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