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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...]

1000hp 1955 Chevy Built by MetalWorks Classic Auto Restoration

1,000hp ’55 Chevy Build by MetalWorks Classic Auto Restoration

December 16, 2020

This ’55 Chevy ProTouring build sports a 1,000hp 427 LS engine with 2.9L Whipple supercharger and an Art Morrison [More...]

Custom Bubbletop “The Iron Lung” by Eric Goodrich

August 5, 2012

This is NOT a George Barris build. This is NOT an Ed “Big Daddy” Roth car. This is an [More...]

How To Calculate Compression Ratio

January 8, 2019

Compression ratio is the maximum volume of the cylinder divided by the minimum volume of the cylinder. Here’s [More...]

How To Choose The Correct Timing Set For Your Application

December 27, 2018

There are a few different types of timing sets out there, each for a specific application. Pat shows [More...]

Father Helps Son Build His First Hot Rod ~ 1959 Ford Custom Sedan

May 11, 2022

Dalton at Pole Barn Garage is guiding his son JD through the trials and tribulations of building a 1959 [More...]

Insane Lincoln V-12 Lucite Steering Wheel Transformation

January 19, 2020

Matt from Iron Trap Garage bought a Lincoln Continental V-12 steering wheel. Follow along as this rough steering wheel [More...]

Understanding Anti-lock Braking Systems (ABS)

September 18, 2017

An Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) prevents the wheels from locking while you are braking and generally shortens the [More...]

Understanding Radiators and Intercoolers

September 3, 2016

The fluid is moved in a closed system that goes from the radiator to the engine. Here it [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 Plumb LS Engine Steam Lines and Why You Need Them

December 15, 2018

Do I need the steam lines when I do an LS swap? What are the LS steam ports for? Where do I connect the steam lines? [More…]

How to Degree Your Camshaft

May 14, 2018

Don’t skip degreeing in your camshaft The method demonstrated is actually quite simple and straightforward. [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 identify the problem in the 396. [More…]

How To Choose And Use Automotive Hardline

November 3, 2018

Hardline materials each have pros and cons so you’ll need to consider the specific application or vehicle system that you plan to use it on. [More…]

Inexpensive Universal Hot Rod Disc Brake Conversions

May 20, 2020

Dan at DD Speed Shop is putting fresh binders on the ’57 Chevy Bel Air with a Right Stuff Products universal disc brake conversion kit. [More…]

How To Restore A Steering Column

April 19, 2019

To get started, take off the steering wheel, hub, adapter, and cover. Slide out the turn signal assembly and pop out the snap ring. [More…]

How To Lengthen or Shorten a Chevy S10 Frame

August 21, 2019

This is an overview on extending or reducing (lengthening or shortening) a Chevy S10 truck frame for a chassis or frame swap. [More…]

How To Bridge Gaps and Fill Holes in Thin Metal

November 18, 2018

Justin shows you several techniques to bridge gaps and fill holes in this demonstration on an old worn-out Harley-Davidson exhaust pipe. [More…]

How To Use a Steering Wheel Puller Set from Eastwood

March 29, 2021

In this video, Matt uses a steering wheel puller set from Eastwood to remove a steering wheel from an old hot rod steering column. [More…]

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