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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...]

Hemi Powered 1952 International Pickup Chassis Swap

Chassis Swapping A 1952 International Pickup with an ’05 Hemi Durango

March 8, 2022

A 1952 International Harvester L-120 Pickup gets chassis swapped with a 2005 5.7L Hemi Magnum-powered 2WD Dodge Durango with [More...]

DD Speed Shop's Big Block 440 Powered 1968 Road Runner Build

Big Block 440 Powered 1968 Road Runner ~ First Start In 40 Years!

April 12, 2021

After months of work and waiting, it’s finally time for Dan to fire up the big block 440 powered [More...]

Grinder Safety ~ How to Properly Use an Angle Grinder + FAILS!

March 9, 2020

Grinders are one of the most dangerous and misused tools in many shops. Most injuries can be avoided [More...]

How To Coat Headers with High Temperature Paint

January 6, 2019

From Power Nation Garage ~ How To Coat Headers With High Temperature Paint on this episode of Two [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...]

1,200HP Twin Turbo 1970 Pontiac Firebird Build

March 26, 2019

The guys at All Speed Performance in Muskegon, Michigan are embarking upon a 1,200HP Twin Turbo 1970 Pontiac Firebird [More...]

How To Diagnose and Replace Universal Joints

February 28, 2019

Learn how to tell if your u-joints are bad and how to replace u-joints in this in-depth DIY [More...]

Understanding Automatic Transmissions

September 3, 2016

Most vehicles sold in the United States since the 1950s have had automatic transmissions. The vehicle’s gearbox is [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...]

International Trucks For Sale ~ Nobody Else’s Auto in Great Bend, Kansas

August 5, 2020

Nobody Else’s Auto has approximately 40 International trucks in stock for projects and parts. Current inventory is mid-1930s to [More...]

DIY Back Yard Paint Job for 1967 Chevy Impala by Hot Rod Staff

January 13, 2019

Hot Rod magazine staffers show how to trick your friends into a weekend party so you can finally get your hot rod painted! [More…]

How To Become a Carburetor Tuning Expert with an AFR Gauge

November 7, 2018

Become a carburetor tuning expert by tuning by AFR gauge that is easily installed in 30 minutes and what a difference it makes. Parts List. [More…]

How To Assess an Unfinished Project

April 16, 2019

What happens when you come into an unfinished project vehicle? How do you know what’s sitting in your garage? And how can you find out? [More…]

How To Install Pinion Shims in your Classic Car

How To Install Pinion Shims on Your Classic Car

March 18, 2020

This how-to shows pinion/axle shim installation on a ’69 Ford Fairlane — the basic principles will work on any solid rear axle vehicle. [More…]

How To Cut Laminated Windshield Glass - Top Chop

How To Cut Curved and Laminated Windshield Glass

January 13, 2018

This is a series of narrated examples that cover how to cut curved, laminated windshield glass for chop top build projects. [More…]

How To Install a LED Headlight Set with Heavy-Duty Headlight Harness

How To Install LED Headlights and Heavy-Duty Harness Set

March 19, 2019

This DIY LED headlight and wiring harness project is a great upgrade that takes just a couple of hours with some basic tools. [More…]

How To Balance a Driveshaft

December 27, 2018

DIY Driveshaft Balancing ~ How to manually balance a driveshaft in a RWD vehicle, yourself, at home. [More…]

How To Convert a 1955, 56 or 57 Chevrolet From 4 Doors to 2 Doors

March 15, 2018

This video is a journal of the steps involved in converting a 1955, 1956 or 1957 Chevrolet 4 door post car into a 2 door. [More…]

DIY Patina Matching with Water and Spray Paint

Panel Matching Real Patina with Faux Patina

January 24, 2021

You thought you’d never, but here you are looking up how to do a convincing faux patina paint job that matches existing panels. [More…]

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