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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...]

1964 Chevrolet Corvette Pro-Touring Build

August 14, 2019

via Hand Built Cars ~ Pro-Touring.com member Poorhousenext’s 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Pro-Touring Build. [More…] Also of Interest: [More...]

1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Restoration Project

1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Full Restoration Project by the Hot Rod Factory

January 15, 2019

Dave Struebing’s 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Restoration Project as performed by the Hot Rod Factory of East Bethel, MN. [More...]

4 Different Ways To Cut and Weld Box Tube Corners

January 28, 2020

Here are several tips from Urchfab on cutting, welding and finishing steel box corners to a seamless finish. [More...]

How To Measure for a Straight Axle Spring

September 28, 2018

There are two measurements that you can use to determine what straight axle spring length you’ll need for [More...]

1940 Plymouth Coupe Hot Rod Chop Top Kustom Build

March 19, 2019

Brian’s 1940 Plymouth gets a chopped top, shaved drip rails, wipers, antenna, fuel filler… Oh yeah, and a 1964 [More...]

Junkyard Rescue! Saving a 1950 GMC Truck

September 8, 2015

One of the most incredible junkyards in the history of junk is Turner’s Auto Wrecking in Fresno, California — [More...]

Understanding Fuel Injectors

August 11, 2017

Fuel Injectors have replaced carburetors for fuel delivery. Fuel injectors are part of a computerized system that sprays [More...]

Understanding Power Brake Boosters

April 29, 2016

To understand the principle behind a brake booster, it is important to understand how a basic brake system [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...]

Bud’s Salvage ~ 1930s-70s Parts and Project Cars/Trucks in Oklahoma

March 2, 2022

Mr. Goodpliers tours Bud’s Salvage to check out their inventory of 1930s to 1970s vintage cars and trucks available [More...]

Shop Mate™ Blast Cabinet from Clemco Industries

How To Media Blast Parts At Home with Mike Finnegan

June 3, 2020

Mike from Finnegan’s Garage shows you how to media blast small parts, remove powder coating and explains various media types. [More…]

How To Be Prepared For A Dyno Session And Not Waste Your Money

August 8, 2022

Calvin from YouTube channel Nivlac57, no stranger to dynos, offers 5 tips and tricks that are key to a successful dyno session. [More…]

How To Color Sand and Buff a Car After a Fresh Paint Job

June 15, 2019

Step-by-Step Color Sanding and Buffing Plus Tips & Tricks – see how to color-sand and buff a fresh paint job to get a mirror finish. [More…]

How To Install a Train Horn

January 6, 2018

A full overview and how-to video of installing an air-powered train horn. [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…]

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…]

Project Stuie ~ 1951 Studebaker Truck Gets an LS Coversion

1951 Studebaker Truck Gets an LS Swap ~ Project Stuie

December 14, 2018

Jeremy shows a thorough, step by step install of a Holley Sniper EFI fabricated intake manifold on an LS engine in his 1951 Studebaker Truck. [More…]

11 Salvage Yard Tips and Tricks

December 5, 2018

Here are 11 Salvage Yard Tips and Tricks to help you make the most out of your next trip to the salvage or junkyard. [More…]

DIY Metal Brake for Bending Sheet Metal

May 1, 2018

Making a simple benchtop sheet metal brake that will bend 16 gauge steel. [More…]

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