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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...]

1931 Ford Model A Hot Rod Truck Build

November 12, 2018

Watch as H.A.M.B. member FastMike from Chicago, IL builds his 1931 Ford Model A Hot Rod Pickup Truck. [More…] [More...]

1963 Chevrolet Impala SS Build ~ UNEASY

January 28, 2019

Acquired as an abandoned project, this ’63 Chevy Impala was already in bad shape when it arrived from Texas. [More...]

Cutting A Classic Car In Half To Fix The Rust!

November 11, 2020

This 1956 Chevy is RUSTY! The car gets fully stripped-down, rockers and quarters are addressed, and the floors [More...]

How To Measure For and Fit Your Tie Rod and Drag Link

January 17, 2022

Joe McCollough shows how to measure your tie rod and drag links. It is the same process when [More...]

Bello’s Kustoms Builds a 1950 GMC COE on an Early 2000’s Chevy Dually

February 6, 2022

Mike Bello modifies an early 2000’s Chevy Silverado 3500 dually chassis for an air bagged 1950 GMC COE or [More...]

Copperhead 1967 Chevy C10 Street Truck Built from the Frame Up

Building the Copperhead 1967 Chevy C10 Street Truck from the Frame Up

March 6, 2021

Copperhead is a ’67 Chevy C10 build that gets turned into an incredibly fast street truck that looks like [More...]

Automotive Painting Basics and Techniques with Kevin Tetz

April 28, 2019

Kevin Tetz shows you the basics of painting, setting up a paint gun and spraying a car with [More...]

Understanding Automatic Transmissions

September 3, 2016

Most vehicles sold in the United States since the 1950s have had automatic transmissions. The vehicle’s gearbox is [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...]

Junkyard Tour of Tellico Mountain Motors in East Tennessee

May 18, 2021

The Hot Rod Hoarder tours 1,000s of cars and trucks hiding in the woods at Tellico Mountain Motorson the [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…]

Dirt Cheap, Simple Upgrade For All Leaf Spring Cars And Trucks

March 26, 2022

This upgrade is an effective, universal solution that may prevent you from having to add parts or scrap the entire suspension all together. [More…]

Exhaust Tube Running Boards for the 1940 Plymouth Coupe

Making Custom Running Boards with Exhaust Tube and Sheet Metal

November 23, 2020

Bad Chad Hiltz fabs a set of running boards with a stretch of exhaust pipe, 18 gauge metal, angle iron, cardboard, angle grinder, and welder. [More…]

How To Measure For and Fit Your Tie Rod and Drag Link

January 17, 2022

Joe McCollough shows how to measure your tie rod and drag links. It is the same process when measuring any tie rod kit and steering set up. [More…]

Built. Not Bought ~ Creative Engine Crafting The Old School Way

March 10, 2021

Dallas’s 350 Buick Super Stock engine is a throwback to the days of crafting power — rather than just buying it outright. [More…]

LSx Engine Swap Guide ~ The Basics

August 25, 2018

This is an overview of the basics on what it takes to swap an LS engine into an older vehicle not originally designed to accept it. [More…]

How To Add Custom Oil Pan Baffles for Performance

Adding Custom Oil Pan Baffles for Performance

January 25, 2021

This DIY How-To is for modifying an oil pan with baffles at home for better oil control on acceleration and deceleration. [More…]

Corvette IRS in a C10 ~ Scott's '67 C10 with DECAlink Suspension

How To Put Corvette IRS in a Chevy C10 with DECAlink™ Suspension

June 5, 2020

Scott’s 1967 Chevy C10 has a Corvette IRS setup made possible with Detroit Speed’s DECAlink™ suspension system. Here’s how to DIY. [More…]

How to Reverse the Main Leaf of a Leaf Spring

How To Reverse a Main Leaf Spring or Eyelet Flip

January 15, 2019

MacroMachines demonstrates how to reverse the main leaf of a rear spring from a Model T, difficult due to the large hump in the middle. [More…]

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