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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...]

1951 GMC/Chevrolet Resto Mod Chassis Swap

March 31, 2018

This 1951 GMC truck sits atop a 4th gen GM B-body chassis, suspension, drivetrain, and entire wiring harness including [More...]

Time Lapse: Air-Bagged 1953 Chevrolet 3100 Build

Air-Bagged 1953 Chevrolet 3100 Build Time-Lapse

December 4, 2018

Time-lapse the build of a ‘53 Chevy 3100 pick-up truck that gets air suspension and ends up on a [More...]

How To Replace a Door Skin

January 31, 2020

How to replace a door skin on a 1967 Chevrolet Camaro including how to remove an old door [More...]

Ask An Expert ~ Car Detailer

June 4, 2019

From tips, tricks, and techniques for washing your car, claying, and waxing to myths surrounding ceramic coatings. [More…] [More...]

1948 Chevrolet 3100 Thriftmaster Restoration Project

December 13, 2018

1948 Chevrolet 3100 Thriftmaster Project ~ Full Restoration Slide-Show of the build by Gassman Automotive, Waynesboro, Virginia. [More…] Also [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...]

Understanding How Differential Gears Work

August 12, 2010

This film was made in the 1930s and is the best explanation of how a differential works we [More...]

What Parts To Keep During A Drivetrain Overhaul

March 31, 2019

Drivetrain overhauls leave you with leftover parts, so what to keep? In short, save everything until your project [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 Truck Beds For Sale in Harvard, Nebraska

September 9, 2020

Current Inventory includes full beds, parts, and trailer conversions perfect for someone doing a restoration or rat rod project. [More...]

How To Perform an Engine Compression Test

August 11, 2021

Compression testing measures the condition of an engine’s cylinders, rings, and valves. This article covers both Dry and Wet compression tests. [More…]

How To Install Rear 4-Link Suspension for Air Ride and Coil-overs

May 31, 2018

How to weld-in a 4-link rear suspension system onto any chassis: axle location, Panhard bar fitment, theory and shock absorber angle. [More…]

How To Drill a Hole in the Center of Any Rod

December 4, 2018

In this tutorial, Johnny shows the simplest way to drill a perfectly centered hole in any small rod with simple tools — no lathe required. [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, and $300 in air and paint supplies. [More…]

How To Tune an Edelbrock Carburetor

November 21, 2018

Carburetor adjustment errors can affect the entire engine. Here’s how to properly tune your Edelbrock carburetor. [More…]

How To Make Fiberglass Molds and Parts

November 11, 2018

How to make fiberglass molds and parts. A motorcycle fender is repaired. A mold is then made and a part is made from the mold [More…]

How To Bead Roll Sheet Metal Without Warping

October 14, 2018

Basic tips to combat distortion for beginners and the more advanced but proper technique to eliminate warping altogether. [More…]

How To Calculate Size of Carburetor Needed in CFM

How To Calculate the Size of Carburetor Needed in CFM

December 3, 2020

Optimize performance with a correctly sized carburetor: This calculator gives the engine’s air intake volume requirements in CFM… [More…]

How To Repair Rusty Door Bottoms

April 11, 2020

How to repair rusty door bottoms with a no-nonsense, straight-to-the-point style of metalwork. [More…]

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