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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...]

2,600HP LS Engine Powered Land Speed Record Crusher Goes 460 MPH

January 16, 2019

BUILD BIOLOGY: What has 2,600 HP and goes 460 MPH? This LS Engine Powered Land Speed Record Crusher. [More…] [More...]

Broncosaurus Rex ~ A RATical Rod Build-Off Drive-Off 2020 Contender

July 15, 2020

The Team Broncosaurus 2020 build ‘Broncosaurus Rex’ was designed by Michael Turk and the fabrication is headed up by [More...]

How To Reupholster a Truck Seat

November 26, 2018

The seat of a truck may take the worst beating of all. Learn how to reupholster your truck [More...]

What Goes Into Designing An Exhaust System?

How To Design An Exhaust System

March 1, 2019

Richard Waitas from Magnaflow sat down to run us through exactly what goes into designing exhaust systems. [More…] [More...]

4,000-Hour GT40 Dream Car Build in 17 Minutes

January 15, 2022

Benjamin Workshop spent 4 years on a Ford GT40 replica race car that won at Le Mans and condensed [More...]

1965 Ford Mustang Pickup 347 Stroker Build

January 1, 2019

1965 Ford Mustang Pickup 347 Stroker Build by Sheri and Matt Clarke of Shermatt International in Clearwater, Florida. [More…] [More...]

How To Understand, Diagnose and Replace Transmission Mounts

May 10, 2020

A bad transmission mount can prove to be more expensive if not diagnosed through symptoms such as vibration [More...]

Understanding Brake Master Cylinders

May 23, 2016

The master cylinder is a hydraulic pump that supplies hydraulic fluid under pressure to each of the wheels. [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...]

Classic Cars and Trucks For Sale ~ Harvard, Nebraska

Classic Project Cars, Trucks, and Donor Vehicles For Sale in Harvard, NE

November 2, 2018

Zack at Rudy’s Classic Auto & Chop Shop has provided an updated inventory video showing the vast number of Classic [More...]

How To Make Your Own Rust Penetrant at Home

September 20, 2017

We’ve stumbled upon a simple rust penetrant solution that will make getting your stuck nuts and bolts off easier than ever before. [More…]

Car headliner covered with playing cards

Quick and Easy DIY Headliner for Less Than $20

September 28, 2022

DIY Headliner from thrift shop playing cards and miscellaneous adhesives arranged into an alternative headliner in JD’s ’59 Ford. [More…]

4 Budget Dynamat Alternatives for DIY Vehicle Sound Deadening

June 2, 2020

Nothing ruins a sweet ride more than vibrations and doors that rattle. Here’s how to sound deaden and insulate your ride on a budget. [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…]

How To Shorten A Driveshaft

January 5, 2019

Learn how to shorten a driveshaft on this episode of Two Minute Tech from Power Nation Garage. [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 Set the Kick-down or TV Cable on GM Transmissions

February 13, 2019

Holley offers tips on properly setting up the transmission kickdown levers and how to properly set the throttle valve or TV cable. [More…]

How To Adapt ANY Engine to ANY Transmission

November 2, 2020

It’s simpler than you think to adapt a transmission to the engine you have — it just takes some (relatively) simple equipment and ingenuity. [More…]

How To Paint a Lace Roof on the Cheap Using Grandma’s Curtains

July 24, 2022

Casey shows you every single step he and his father took to get the lace roof paint job to come out perfectly on the 1951 Chevrolet… [More…]

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