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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...]

Harley FatBoy ~ Ultimate Bobber Build Timelapse

Harley FatBoy ~ The Ultimate Bobber Build

January 2, 2019

Get nine days of bad ass bobber build and fabrication action crammed into just minutes. [More…] Also of Interest: [More...]

Vintage Mini Bike Restoration and Ride

June 27, 2019

We take the mini bike apart, paint it, make a custom seat, install the Briggs engine and go for [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 [More...]

How To Build a Custom Steering Column Drop

November 19, 2018

Matt makes a custom steering column brace/drop for a cowl steering setup. [More…] Also of Interest: How To [More...]

King Cobra Mustang Overhaul: Revamping Performance with a Total Suspension Refresh

January 6, 2024

The team at Pole Barn Garage has taken the restoration journey to the next level by giving the King [More...]

1953 Chevrolet COE Custom Chop Top Truck Build

January 9, 2019

This (well narrated) video series documents the build of a 1953 Chevrolet COE (Cab Over Engine) Truck over the [More...]

Understanding the Impact of Wheel Spacers on Your Car

December 3, 2015

Wheel spacers alter a vehicle’s stance and performance. Explores the various effects of wheel spacers on cars and [More...]

Is Synthetic Motor Oil Better For Your Car?

June 9, 2020

Synthetic oil has fewer impurities and is more resistant to sludge formation, so your engine stays cleaner, operates [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 Chop a 1938-39 Ford Truck Grill to Fit a Hot Rod Model A

December 17, 2018

Matt takes a 1938-39 Ford pickup truck grill insert and sections it to get the proportions to match a channeled Ford Model A Sport Coupe… [More…]

Squarebody 73-87 GM Truck Longbed to Shortbed Chassis Conversion Kit

February 18, 2022

This DIY Chassis Conversion kit eliminates the guesswork and includes everything you need to complete this popular conversion yourself. [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…]

How To Shave/Fill a Gas Cap Filler Neck on a Chevy C10 Truck

March 14, 2019

Eastwood helps Kenny address the first project of his Chevy C-10 restoration, shaving and patching the fuel filler hole. [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…]

How To Add A Brake Light Switch To Your Vehicle

How To Add A Pressure-Activated Brake Light Switch To Your Vehicle

March 8, 2019

These convenient and easy-to-install pressure-activated brake light switches make it simple to add brake lights to almost any brake system. [More…]

How To Adjust Fuel and Float Level on Holley Carburetors

February 11, 2019

Holley Performance demonstrates how to properly adjust the fuel level and the float on Holley four-barrel carburetors. [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…]

DIY Tips for Running, Flaring, and Bending Brake Lines

January 8, 2019

Running brake lines, flaring brake lines, and bending brake lines can be a pain, so here are some tips and tricks to make it less painful. [More…]

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