DIY Hot Rod Tech, Tools, Rides & Lifestyle

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...]

1965 Chevrolet Impala LS3 RestoMod Build

August 14, 2019

Keith’s 1965 Chevrolet Impala RestoMod project that was completed by friends due to physical limitations of the owner. [More…] [More...]

Building a Budget Hot Rod Chassis

April 9, 2020

DD Speed Shops “T Wrecks” build is turning out to be a visual guide for the ins-and-outs of building [More...]

Hot Rod Fabrication with an English Wheel

November 29, 2018

Kyle Voss from The Fab Forums makes some transmission panels for the “Bibbster” project using an English wheel. [More...]

The Racecar Twist ~ Join Wires Reliably with No Solder

The Racecar Twist ~ How To Join Wires Reliably Without Solder

April 26, 2019

A quick tech tip for joining two wires together. The advantages of this over crimping or soldering are [More...]

1965 Lincoln Continental RestoMod Build

November 15, 2018

This 1965 Lincoln Continental was purchased on eBay sight unseen and became a lesson in why not to do [More...]

Tri-Five Chevy 4 Door to 2 Door Conversion ~ Quick, Cheap and Easy

December 2, 2019

DD Speed Shops’ winter project: the ’57 Chevy Bel Air gets a 4 Door to 2 Door Conversion ~ [More...]

Common V8 Firing Orders, Distributor Locations and Rotation Directions

January 25, 2021

Common Firing Orders. MSD Ignition created this helpful chart that displays many common V8 firing orders and distributor [More...]

Take A Few Extra Minutes and Do Things Right

April 16, 2019

Stacey David talks about doing things right the first time and not settling for “it works OK” — [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 Rebuild 1973-79 Ford F100 Disc Brakes

April 18, 2020

Rebuilding 1973-79 Ford F100 disc brakes, from sandblasting and painting, rotors and spindles, to making sure parts are within spec. [More…]

Restoring a Cracked Dash for Under $30

February 6, 2024

This DIY dash repair project produces an impressive, restored dashboard that looks virtually brand new for about $30! [More…]

How To Get Perfect Panel Gaps in Doors, Fenders, Hood

December 12, 2018

TC Penick of Bay One Customs shows you his trick to get perfect panel gaps when building or restoring a car or truck. [More…]

How To Helicoil Damaged Spark Plug Threads

November 7, 2019

In this video, Steve Darnell from WelderUp shows you how to fix damaged spark plug threads with a Helicoil Kit. [More…]

Reversed Chrome Wheels and Cheater Slicks ~ 1932 Ford 5 Window Coupe

Reversed Chrome Wheels & Cheater Slicks ~ 1932 Ford 5 Window Coupe

April 3, 2020

With a little bit of work and some lube, the new stance on reverse chrome wheels and cheater slicks fits the ’32 perfectly. [More…]

How To Measure Wheel Back Spacing / Offset

July 13, 2017

Be sure you have proper wheel clearance for your specific car before purchasing new wheels, wheel spacers, and wheel adapters. [More…]

Speedway Motors Deluxe LS Swap Fuel Filter/Regulator Installation

Installing Speedway’s Deluxe LS Swap Fuel Filter/Regulator

November 15, 2019

Learn how to install Speedway’s new Deluxe LS Swap Fuel Filter/Regulator in five minutes for a cleaner look and fewer potential leak points! [More…]

How To Make Battery Cables

December 4, 2018

Jeremy demonstrates several methods for soldering large ring terminals onto heavy-gauge battery cable.. [More…]

How To Choose The Right Paint For Your Project

April 23, 2019

There are several paint systems you can choose from for your project, so here’s how to choose which one is best for you… [More…]

DIY Hot Rods, Tech, Tools, Ideas & Lifestyle

Most Popular Tools & Look-Ups

What’s Buzzin’

Hot Topics