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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...]

1931 Ford Coupe with Blown Mercury Flathead on a 1932 Pinched Frame

1931 Ford Coupe with a Blown Mercury Flathead on a ’32 Pinched Frame

July 28, 2020

The short shows progress over the course of the build: 5 inch top chop, an engine rebuild, a handily [More...]

1950 Chevrolet DeLuxe 2-Door Sedan LS1 Build

November 6, 2018

RAW RODS of Powell, TN built this epic LS1 powered 1950 Chevrolet De Luxe 2-Door Sedan from the ground [More...]

How To Determine Your Chevrolet Water Pump Type ~ Long or Short

May 19, 2017

A quick way to check if you have a long or short water pump is to stick your [More...]

How To Simulate OEM Style Resistance Spot Welds with a MIG Welder

March 15, 2019

Simulating OEM style resistance spot welds using a MIG welder. [More…] Also of Interest: Common MIG Welder Faults [More...]

1968 Dodge Dart HEMI RestoMod Build

June 14, 2019

Fast Freddie’s Rod Shop from Wisconsin built the ultimate HEMI Dodge Dart in a 4,000-hour project. [More…] Also of [More...]

$5000 and 10 Days To Make Bad Daddy Braddy’s S10 Go 9 Seconds

October 1, 2019

Even though Bad Daddy Braddy lost Build & Battle Season 2 Challenge, The Hoonigans couldn’t let that be the [More...]

Understanding Air Intakes

August 18, 2017

Among the most popular styles of air intakes are short ram intakes, cold air intakes, and ram air [More...]

Understanding Power Brakes

July 19, 2016

Power-assisted brakes use the power of the engine and battery to increase the efficiency of the braking system. [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...]

GM Trucks Chevrolet GMC Project Vehicles and Cabs

Chevrolet and GMC Project Trucks For Sale in Great Bend, Kansas

August 23, 2020

Nobody Else’s Auto LLC has Chevrolet and GMC projects, build and part donor quality trucks for sale in Great [More...]

How To Make an Inexpensive Spot Welder

April 29, 2018

This step-by-step tutorial shows how to make an 800 amp Spot Welder from common materials, and how to do it for practically nothing. [More…]

How To Chop a Top – Project Pilehouse DIY Top Chop

March 12, 2013

Learn the techniques for chopping a top on a 1950 Dodge pickup using MIG and TIG Welders, a Bead Roller, and a Hammer and Dolly Set. [More…]

How To Install a Custom Wood Bed on an F100 Truck

October 25, 2019

Jeremy installs a custom wood bed on Power Nation’s Ford F100 truck project, and a Jeep gets LED’s before hitting the trail. [More…]

How To Rebuild a 4 Barrel Quadrajet Carburetor

September 21, 2019

Learn everything you need to know about Quadrajet carburetors, including how to rebuild one correctly, what kind of performance to expect, and why they’ve gotten a bad rap. [More…]

How To Do A Wheel Alignment With String

June 1, 2021

Fitzee’s Fabrications demonstrates a simple way to do a wheel alignment yourself, at home, with just 4 jack stands and a length of string! [More…]

How To Fix A Leaking GM 12-bolt Rear-end Pinion Seal

June 4, 2019

Does your rear differential leak gear oil everywhere? Do you keep installing a new pinion seal and having the same problem? Here’s the fix. [More…]

How To Make Tools To Stretch Sheet Metal

January 16, 2019

Kyle Voss of The Fab Forums demonstrates a tool he made to help stretch sheet metal. [More…]

How To Make The Edelbrock Carb REALLY Work For You

Making a Carter/Edelbrock AFB AVS Carburetor REALLY Work For You

December 6, 2019

The Carter/Edelbrock AFB/AVS carburetors are decent out of the box, but learn to tune the fuel metering system to make them really come alive! [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…]

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