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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...]

Full Restoration: 1968 Volkswagen Bug

November 2, 2018

Watch the FULL At Home Restoration of a 1968 Volkswagen Beetle acquired for a paltry $250 from start to [More...]

Hemi Powered 1952 International Pickup Chassis Swap

Chassis Swapping A 1952 International Pickup with an ’05 Hemi Durango

March 8, 2022

A 1952 International Harvester L-120 Pickup gets chassis swapped with a 2005 5.7L Hemi Magnum-powered 2WD Dodge Durango with [More...]

How To Make Simple Carbon Fiber Panels

April 2, 2019

This video demonstrates step-by-step the basics of carbon fiber lay-up for vacuum bagging. Starter kit information. [More…] Also [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...]

LS Engine Rebuild ~ Full Time-Lapse from Tear-down to Assembly

August 13, 2019

YouTuber Street Rod Jim provides a full time-lapse of his LQ4 LS engine rebuild from tear-down to assembly. [More…] [More...]

Build Watch ~ IronTrap Garage’s Model T Project Dubbed “Ford Free-T”

October 15, 2017

Another mans trash, is IronTrap Garage’s treasure! They’re going to try to keep this Ford Model T build as [More...]

Understanding Tie Rods

September 30, 2016

Tie rods are slender structural rods used as a tie and capable of carrying tensile loads only and [More...]

Understanding Ignition Systems

September 2, 2017

All gasoline engines require an ignition system. Most four-stroke engines use mechanically timed electrical ignition systems. [More…] Also [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 a Custom Roll Pan ~ 1927 Model T Project

April 10, 2020

Dan at DD Speed Shop tackles the last item missing on the 1927 Model T project — the roll pan. [More…]

How To Make a Simple Louver Press

January 31, 2020

How to make a very simple louver press for punching louvers, and it works really well even on large panels… [More…]

How To Clean a MIG Welder Nozzle and Keep It Clean

April 10, 2022

How to clean your MIG torch, why it’s important, what build-up does to the wire tip, and how it makes the entire welding process easier. [More…]

How To Straighten a Bumper with a Hustler Stick Alignment Bar

December 11, 2018

The Hustler Stick Alignment Bar is perfect for bumpers, panels, hoods, decks, and brackets. Made with the strength and durability to last! [More…]

How To Install Pinion Shims in your Classic Car

How To Install Pinion Shims on Your Classic Car

March 18, 2020

This how-to shows pinion/axle shim installation on a ’69 Ford Fairlane — the basic principles will work on any solid rear axle vehicle. [More…]

How to Super Clean the INSIDE of Your Windshield

October 1, 2019

This is a 3 step method to clean the inside of your windshield with no streaking and no oily film. Fast and Easy streak-free windshield. [More…]

How To Reupholster Car Seats

December 10, 2018

John Hunt demonstrates the steps required to fully reupholster a car seat. [More…]

How To Get Started Welding For Dirt Cheap

April 28, 2020

Two amateurs learn to weld with a $100 Harbor Freight Flux 125 flux core welder. [More…]

How To Coat Headers with High Temperature Paint

January 6, 2019

From Power Nation Garage ~ How To Coat Headers With High Temperature Paint on this episode of Two Minute Tech! [More…]

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