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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...]

Rebuilding a Triumph Spitfire Engine in Less than Three Minutes

July 30, 2012

After his Triumph Spitfire engine crashed, this resourceful gearhead purchased a used engine from a seller on eBay Motors. [More...]

How To Build a High-Performance Flathead Ford Engine

August 7, 2019

Installing camshaft, crankshaft & front cover, piston & rod assembly & installation, pan, valve & head assembly, and engine [More...]

How To Make A Roller Bender

November 19, 2018

How to make a roller bender, sometimes called a roll bender, from simple stock and hardware at home. [More…] [More...]

How To Properly Make a Gasket with RTV

February 20, 2019

Learn how to use RTV to make a rear differential gasket, water-pump gasket, oil pan gasket, thermostat gasket, [More...]

R/T BAKER ~ A 360 Magnum Swapped Studebaker Pickup

R/T BAKER ~ 5.9L Magnum Dodge Dakota Swapped Studebaker Pickup

February 9, 2019

A 1952 Studebaker 2R6 Pickup Truck sitting on a Dodge Dakota R/T donor chassis with a 5.9 Magnum engine [More...]

Joey Logano & Team Snap-on Build an 800hp Factory Five Hot Rod Truck

August 2, 2019

NASCAR champ Joey Logano joins Snap-on to build a 1935 Factory Five Hot Rod Truck with one of Joey’s [More...]

Understanding Distributors

July 14, 2016

Distributors route the high voltage into the correct firing order to the spark plugs. Both magnetos and battery [More...]

Understanding Fuel Injectors

August 11, 2017

Fuel Injectors have replaced carburetors for fuel delivery. Fuel injectors are part of a computerized system that sprays [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...]

Blown 4L60e Transmission ~ Disassembly and Inspection

July 1, 2020

Busted Classic Garage disassembles and inspects the sub-assemblies in a blown 4L60e transmission out of a ’98 Pontiac Trans AM. [More…]

How to Detail Your Car Like a Pro in Minutes

February 13, 2021

Assuming you don’t have a week to dedicate to detailing, here are tips & techniques for prepping your ride in a hurry, or on-site at a show. [More…]

The Easiest Way to Remove Paint to Bare Metal

July 30, 2024

Watch as we show you how to completely strip your car’s panels back to its original bare metal state. [More…]

How To Wrap Your Old Car in a New Look

July 12, 2020

You don’t have to buy a new ride to get a new look. You can transform the appearance of their vehicles quickly, easily, and affordably. [More…]

How To Install a Train Horn

January 6, 2018

A full overview and how-to video of installing an air-powered train horn. [More…]

Old School Tech ~ How to Drop Early Ford Steering Arms

December 17, 2018

IronTrap Garage shows the “old school” way to drop the steering arms on an original set of Ford spindles. [More…]

How To Choose Wheel and Tire Fitment for Lowered Trucks

January 10, 2022

One of the biggest things that can make or break the look of your ride is the wheels and tires. Here’s how to figure out the size and fitment. [More…]

How To Make a Radius Bending Fixture for Sheet Metal

January 3, 2019

Ron Covell shows how easy it is to build a radius bending attachment that mounts to a workbench. [More…]

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…]

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