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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...]

Abandoned 1955 Chevy Nomad Gets Rescued and Resurrected

October 25, 2021

Dan at DD Speed Shop’s trials and tribulations of rescuing and resurrecting a ’55 Chevy Nomad wagon, one of [More...]

Classic 1965 Mustang Chassis Swap Onto A Modern 2010 Ford Mustang

March 13, 2022

Casey’s newest financial mistake: 1965 Mustang listed on the Facebook Marketplace for $350.00. He offered $250 and the deal [More...]

How To Adjust Sealed-Beam Headlights on a Classic Car or Truck

August 3, 2020

Kyle Smith walks you through the simple DIY process of adjusting sealed-beam headlights on a Chevrolet C10 pickup [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 [More...]

Time-Lapse ~ Ford 289 V-8 Engine Rebuild

How To Rebuild A Shelby GT350 Inspired Ford 289 V8 Engine In 5 Minutes

December 10, 2018

Starting with a stock 289 engine out of a totaled 1964 Ford Fairlane, the team upgrades from stock in [More...]

CORRUPTT ~ Ferrari Twin Turbo Powered 1968 Ford Mustang UPDATE

CORRUPTT ~ Ferrari Twin Turbo Powered 1968 Ford Mustang Build

January 31, 2019

Built by American Legends, CORRUPTT is a fully customized ’68 Mustang muscle car that packs a twin turbo Ferrari [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...]

Understanding Manual Clutches

September 9, 2017

What is a clutch and how does it work? We explain how a clutch works and how 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...]

Junkyard Tour of Tellico Mountain Motors in East Tennessee

May 18, 2021

The Hot Rod Hoarder tours 1,000s of cars and trucks hiding in the woods at Tellico Mountain Motorson the [More...]

How To Identify What’s Causing Road Noise

January 5, 2019

Here are some ways you can try to track down those unidentifiable noises coming from a vehicle while you’re driving down the road. [More…]

1973 Camaro with Holley RetroBright LED Headlights

How To Install Holley RetroBright LED Headlights in a Classic Car or Truck

February 4, 2022

RetroBright LED Headlights offer plug & play compatibility, better visibility, and 6 times longer life over traditional sealed beam headlights. [More…]

How To Convert To Electronic Ignition and Never Change Points Again!

December 4, 2018

Pertronix Ignitor Electronic Ignition: A dependable, self-contained Ignitor replaces breaker points and troublesome stock ignitions. [More…]

How To Diagnose and Repair a Hydraulic Bottle Jack

December 30, 2018

If your hydraulic bottle jack will no longer lift a load, it is most likely repairable with an easy fix. [More…]

How To Scavenge a Junkyard

January 6, 2019

An introduction on how an auto recycling facility works, plus you’ll see how to, and what kind of, parts are good to pull from a junkyard. [More…]

How To Make a Custom Truck Tailgate

December 7, 2018

Matt tackles fabricating his own custom tailgate for the Project Pilothouse truck build. [More…]

How To Tune an Edelbrock Carburetor

November 21, 2018

Carburetor adjustment errors can affect the entire engine. Here’s how to properly tune your Edelbrock carburetor. [More…]

Lowering a Ford F100 For Under $100

April 24, 2019

Lowering a 1971 Ford F100 truck for less than $100.00 out of pocket including flipping the axle, cutting coils and C-Notching the frame. [More…]

How To Replace Ball Joints

September 14, 2017

With a good set of instructions, a small amount of mechanical knowledge, and a bit of patience, you can change the ball joint yourself. [More…]

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