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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...]

1918 Harley Davidson Cyclecar Build

December 29, 2018

Kris Blake pondered, designed and researched every aspect of this unique cyclecar built by Dan Orabona of Taylar Motorbikes. [More...]

1928 Ford Model A Coupe Goes From Yard Art To Driver

September 22, 2022

Ben from Rotter’s Garage bought a 1928 Ford Model A Coupe that’s spent the past 8 years as yard [More...]

How To Install a '55-59 Chevy Truck Coil Spring Front End

How To Install a Coil Spring Front End in a 1955-59 Chevy or GMC Truck

January 4, 2019

Watch a complete installation of the new Total Cost Involved Engineering ’55-59 Chevrolet and GMC truck coil spring [More...]

How To Choose the Right Stick Electrode

January 8, 2019

It is important to know the characteristics of different stick welding electrodes ~ Stick Welding 201: Learning Electrode [More...]

Full Build: Junkyard Square Body Tow Truck Is Restored and Modernized

January 19, 2022

A 1977 Chevy C30 Square Body Tow Truck is brought back to life with an engine refresh, chassis repair, [More...]

1963 GMC Truck Cut Longbed to Shortbed and GM B-Body Chassis Swap

March 2, 2018

This 1963 GMC was brought in as an engine swap but quickly turned into a chassis swap after learning [More...]

Understanding Nitrous Oxide Systems (NOS)

May 13, 2015

If you’re looking to boost engine performance and you’re considering nitrous as the means to bigger power, start [More...]

Understanding Performance Brakes

April 18, 2015

Performance brakes are designed to take much more abuse than normal brake components. Here is everything else you [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 Shave Door Handles

December 7, 2018

Matt goes over some tips and techiniques he uses when shaving door handles. [More…]

How To Rehab a Home Garage into an Inexpensive DIY Paint Booth

March 17, 2021

This DIY garage to paint booth conversion was done with only $400 in materials to prepare the space, and $300 in air and paint supplies. [More…]

How To Bend Square Stock Box Tube To 90 Degrees

How To Cleanly Bend Square Stock Box Tube To 90°

October 5, 2019

This simple cutting technique allows for square stock box tube to be bent to a full 90° while maintaining the outer integrity of the tube. [More…]

Master Cylinder Installation and Bench Bleeding Procedure

October 6, 2018

Learn how to bench bleed a master cylinder. Removing the air before installation is critical and this tutorial walks you through the process. [More…]

Custom Painted and Airbrushed Skull and Pinstriped Flames

How To Custom Paint and Airbrush a Realistic Skull and Pinstriped Flames

November 4, 2020

How to airbrush a realistic-looking skull and layout classic style flames in a granite texture on a Harley Davidson gas tank. [More…]

How To Adjust Timing on a Small Block Chevy Engine

July 24, 2019

In this Hagerty DIY, Kyle Smith walks you through the process of adjusting the timing on a Chevy small-block engine. [More…]

How To Make a Metal Roof Insert for a Ford Model A Coupe

December 23, 2018

Matt from IronTrap Garage goes over the correct steps needed to build a Metal Roof Insert for your own Ford Model A Coupe. [More…]

How To Replace C10 Truck Inner & Outer Rocker Panels

December 14, 2018

Eastwood helps with rust repair needed on this Chevy C-10 restoration. The inner and outer rocker panels get replaced… [More…]

How To Make DIY Gaskets From Scratch

April 23, 2021

Kyle Smith gives you offers tips and tricks to make your gaskets using a kit from your local auto parts store and everyday household items. [More…]

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