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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...]

Ford Flathead V8 Engine Rebuild Time-Lapse

August 6, 2019

Six days. More than 40,000 photos. One fully rebuilt Ford Flathead V8. All boiled down to an intense 6-minute [More...]

Build Biology ~ Mike Burroughs 800hp Coyote Powered Ford Model A

May 31, 2019

Mike Burroughs’ 2018 SEMA build is a Ford Model A based, supercharged, Coyote Powered monster of a pickup truck. [More...]

Simple Ford Flathead V8 Engine Mounts

July 2, 2019

Matt centers the engine in the chassis and welds in Ford style biscuit mounts for a Ford Flathead [More...]

How To Build a Budget Chevy 350

June 1, 2018

Brutha JD builds a typical low buck Chevrolet 350 engine including the step by step process and parts [More...]

1967 Chevy C/28 Project by Foose Design

May 21, 2019

Chip Foose chronicles his 1967 Chevy C-10 truck build, showing you projects and solutions you can apply at home [More...]

Rebuilding a Triumph Spitfire Engine in Less than Three Minutes

July 30, 2012

After his Triumph Spitfire engine crashed, this resourceful gearhead purchased a used engine from a seller on eBay Motors. [More...]

How to Make Spark Plug Wires

October 13, 2018

Hagerty’s Kyle Smith walks you through the process of building spark plug wires for your classic car or [More...]

How To Determine Engine and Pinion Angle

How To Determine Engine/Pinion Angle

July 2, 2020

Engine and pinion angle are relative to the ground. Most engines are set at 3 degrees, this allows [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...]

Insane Ford Flathead Stash to be Sold-Off!

May 17, 2019

Matt has been helping a local Early Ford guru thin down on his stash of parts, and is readying [More...]

How To Adjust a 700R4 Transmission TV Cable

December 7, 2019

The geometry and tension are absolutely critical for the Throttle Valve (TV) Cable and transmission to be happy. Here’s how to adjust it. [More…]

Split Personality ~ How To Install Exhaust Cutouts

December 2, 2018

EricTheCarGuy has installed not one, but 2 exhaust cut outs on his Ford Fairmont Project. The second cut out worked out much better. [More…]

How To Repair a Cracked Padded Dashboard

November 25, 2018

This video shows the step-by-step procedures for restoring a padded dashboard including re-texturing the dash after it has been repaired. [More…]

How To Build Custom Headers

November 13, 2018

Intro to the header building process and tools needed. You’ll get tips, tricks, and how-to info that will guide you through your project. [More…]

Everything You Need To Know About Drilling And Tapping Holes

January 8, 2024

In DIY projects and metalworking, having the ability to drill and tap your holes is a valuable skill. [More…]

How To Clean and Sharpen Dull Metal Files

How To Clean and Sharpen a Dull Metal File

December 19, 2020

When your go-to file is worn and not cutting its time for chemical cleaning and sharpening and it’s probably a lot easier than you imagine. [More…]

How To Cut Sheet Metal With Ease ~ Eastwood's Electric Throatless Shear

How To Cut Sheet Metal With Ease ~ Electric Throatless Shear

December 21, 2018

The Eastwood Electric Throatless Shear is a heavy-duty professional quality tool ruggedly designed for many years of reliable service. [More…]

How To Stretch Wheel Arches for Big Tires

How To Stretch Wheel Arches for Bigger Tires

March 6, 2021

Fitzee’s Fabrications cuts and stretches the wheel arch and quarters on project Crusty to fit bigger tires. [More…]

How To Install a Custom Wood Bed on an F100 Truck

October 25, 2019

Jeremy installs a custom wood bed on Power Nation’s Ford F100 truck project, and a Jeep gets LED’s before hitting the trail. [More…]

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