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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...]

1964 Dodge Polara Twin Turbo Sleeper Build

November 13, 2018

Jesse James and the Roadster Shop joined forces with Honeywell Garrett to produce a twin turbocharged beast for street and strip. [More...]

How To Rehab a Home Garage into an Inexpensive DIY Paint Booth

March 17, 2021

This DIY garage to paint booth conversion was done with only $400 in materials to prepare the space, [More...]

How to Upholster a Hot Rod in Leather

August 16, 2012

In this video series, Jonesy’s Auto Club shows you how to create a seat pattern and sew it [More...]

How An Amateur Built This 1000hp Custom 1970 Trans Am

May 24, 2020

This is one of the wildest Trans Am builds ever. It has a full tube chassis, a Chevy LSX [More...]

1951 Mercury Monarch Chop Top Hot Rod Build

1951 Mercury Monarch Chassis Swap and Chop Top

February 13, 2019

This 1951 Mercury Monarch was acquired in trade. The plan is to make a nice reliable driver so a [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...]

Essential Tools for the Home Mechanic

March 11, 2019

Popular Mechanics associate auto editor Ben Wojdyla shows us his recommendations for the essential tools in anyone’s set. [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...]

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 Choose The Right Aftermarket Connecting Rods

May 30, 2020

Aftermarket connecting rods come in various designs, materials, and lengths, and picking the right combo will come down to five key factor [More…]

Building an Air Dryer ~ How To Remove Moisture from Air Lines

September 8, 2019

Busted Classic Garage takes you through the process of building an air dryer for about $130 in copper and brass (parts list included). [More…]

How To Identify And Measure Bolts

January 2, 2019

Here’s how you can tell the difference between the grade, thread pitch, diameter, and length of the bolt. [More…]

How To Chop a Top in 3 Hours

January 13, 2019

This is a top chop on a 1946 Ford truck cab we did overnight in 3 hours — there are a few tips in the video intended to make chops easier. [More…]

How To Re-Drill Axles/Brakes For Different Bolt Pattern Wheels

November 3, 2021

This vehicle wheel bolt pattern drill guide helps you drill out both your axle and brake drum or brake rotor to a different bolt pattern. [More…]

How To Choose a Fuel Pressure Regulator for Carbureted Vehicles

September 6, 2019

When choosing a fuel pressure regulator for your ride, you need to take into consideration several factors. The regulator is a critical piece and should to be matched to the type of fuel delivery system and the fuel pump that you are using, or plan to use. [More…]

How To Measure Differential Pinion Depth

November 22, 2018

How to use a Pinion Depth Checker to measure pinion depth on all stand alone differentials that are not part of a transaxle. [More…]

How To Roll a Fender Bead with Wire Edge

December 13, 2018

Metal Shaping Guru Lazze demonstrates how to make a bead with a wire edge for fenders or other parts that you can easily duplicate, repair a fender or panel, or make a whole new one from scratch on a bead roller. [More…]

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