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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...]

Custom Shift Knob for a Pontiac Grand Prix

How Buff’s 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix Shift Knob Was Made

February 3, 2024

This video takes you behind the scenes of our creative process as we craft a masterpiece of a four-color [More...]

1953 Chevrolet 3100 Suburban Build

January 1, 2019

Hand Built Cars ~ Sly’s 1953 Chevrolet 3100 Suburban full build album. [More…] Also of Interest: 1948 Chevrolet 3100 [More...]

How To Get Neat MIG Welds In 3 Easy Steps

April 10, 2020

Here are 3 quick steps to get neat and consistent MIG welds for your projects. [More…] Also of [More...]

DIY Hot Tank: Cleaning Engine Parts with a Homemade Barbecue

January 15, 2024

This DIY hot tank is a game-changer for enthusiasts looking to restore engine parts without breaking the bank… [More...]

1971 Ford F100 LS Engine and Suspension Swap Q & A

April 18, 2019

Crown Vic Front-End, Mustang Independent Rear-End, LS Engine Swapped 1971 Ford F100 Questions Answered with Part Numbers. [More…] Also [More...]

Are You Letting Brand Loyalty Hold You or Your Project Back?

October 18, 2023

It’s not the brand that truly matters but the people and their passion for creating something unique and exciting. [More...]

Is Synthetic Motor Oil Better For Your Car?

June 9, 2020

Synthetic oil has fewer impurities and is more resistant to sludge formation, so your engine stays cleaner, operates [More...]

Understanding Cooling Systems

January 14, 2017

It is the job of cooling systems to dissipate heat. This makes the cooling system a quite an [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...]

3 Simple Rules to Troubleshooting and Fix Anything

May 24, 2019

3 Simple Rules to Troubleshooting Anything: Do the easiest thing first, Don’t rely on the people that tried and failed before, and… [More…]

How To Upholster Door Panels Without Sewing Step-by-Step

September 19, 2024

Upholstering door panels can seem like a daunting task, but with the right tools and approach, it can be done without a single stitch. [More…]

How to Make a Replacement Tail Light Lens

How To Make a Replacement Automotive Light Lens

January 29, 2019

How to replicate a tail light lens of any car using a Mold star silicone rubber mold and Crystal Clear optically-clear UV resistant resin. [More…]

How To Choose The Right Aftermarket Connecting Rods

May 30, 2020

Aftermarket connecting rods come in various designs, materials, and lengths, and picking the right combo will come down to five key factor [More…]

How To Fix Automotive Paint Defects

June 7, 2019

This video addresses several questions about how to fix common paint defects such as paint runs, solvent boil, removing dust from paint. [More…]

How To Make a Beater Bag ~ Poor Man’s Shot Bag

January 17, 2019

Jere Kirkpatrick shows you how to easily make a Beater Bag (or shot bag, sand bag) for shaping sheet metal for cheap. [More…]

How To Restore Bolt Threads

April 5, 2019

Whether the bolt you’re working with is cross-threaded, has flattened threads, and a replacement bolt is not handy, there is a fix. [More…]

How To Update an Old Dated Dashboard with MDF, Fleece, and Fiberglass

April 11, 2019

David Guyton shows you how to make a custom fiberglass dash (or any other interior parts) for your hot rod or custom car or truck project. [More…]

Making Springs At Home

April 9, 2020

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

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