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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...]

Gas Monkey Garage '72 Buick Riviera SEMA Build ~ Rear Diffuser

’72 Buick Riviera SEMA Build by Gas Monkey Garage

October 7, 2019

See the progress so far on the Richard Rawlings led Gas Monkey Garage ’72 Buick Riviera “super-build” for SEMA… [More...]

2nd Series 1955 Task Force Custom RestoMod Truck Build

1955 Chevrolet Task Force Custom RestoMod Truck Build

October 19, 2018

1955 2nd Series Task Force RestoMod truck build with Camaro sub-frame and rear-end, LT1, front-flip hood, barn-door tailgate, and [More...]

How To Drill and Press Dimple Holes in a Bumper

April 30, 2019

A simple demonstration of laying out, drilling and pressing dimpled lightening holes with dimple dies in a steel [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 [More...]

1951 Ford F1 Pickup Truck RestoMod Build

December 7, 2018

This 1951 Ford F1 Pickup Truck RestoMod project is a low budget build using the drivetrain out of a ’96 Ford [More...]

Dirt Cheap Rat Rod 1968 Charger Build-up and Thrash

Dirt Cheap Rat Rod ~ ’68 Dodge Charger Build-up and Thrash

December 23, 2013

A Mad-Max-vibe 1968 Dodge Charger built with motorhome parts, Dukes-style action, lots of low-buck wrenching, hilarious snafus, and more. [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...]

Using Your Ears to Assess Engine Condition: Old-School Techniques

July 13, 2019

Uncle Tony offers up two quick and easy ways to tell what’s going on inside the engine just [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 Original Exterior Sun Visors For Sale

Original Exterior Sun Visors For Sale ~ Chevy, Ford, Mercury, Mopar, More

November 20, 2020

Adding sun visors to your vehicle can help you see while driving in bright sunshine or to add that [More...]

How To Remove A Bad Paint Job Without Damaging The Original Paint

April 2, 2021

Matt goes over how to use Pre Painting Prep and Oil Eater to remove some old black paint while preserving the original paint underneath. [More…]

How To Identify a 4L60E Transmission and Decipher Case Tags

March 28, 2022

Various case changes and other differences in the 4l60E Transmission variations since 1993 are discussed with a full list of Tag ID meanings. [More…]

Old School Tech ~ How to Drop Early Ford Steering Arms

December 17, 2018

IronTrap Garage shows the “old school” way to drop the steering arms on an original set of Ford spindles. [More…]

How To Bleed Brakes By Yourself

March 17, 2018

This How-To video shows you how to bleed or purge the air from your brake system and lines easily and by yourself. [More…]

How To Make Custom Size O-Rings

October 25, 2018

You’ll learn how to measure and cut custom size O-rings using nitrile O-ring cord bonded with Cyanoacrylate adhesive (Super Glue). [More…]

How To Setup a TIG Welder Step-by-Step

January 13, 2019

The professionals at Weld.com clearly guide you step-by-step through the setup process for a new TIG welder. [More…]

How To Repair or Replicate a Headlight Lens

January 31, 2019

You can easily replicate or repair a headlight lens of any car using Alumilite. This how-to shows replicating a 1935 Cadillac headlight lens… [More…]

How To Set Ignition Timing

February 28, 2018

Setting the timing on your engine is one of the most misunderstood adjustments. Here is how to set ignition timing, clearly explained. [More…]

How To Pinstripe Wheels

December 16, 2018

This is nothing fancy, just a single pinstriped line using a PeeWee 800 Striping Brush, but it adds so much to an otherwise plain wheel. [More…]

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