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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...]

V8 Squarebody Swap in a Weekend: Powering Up Casper with a Small Block 350!

October 30, 2023

For those with a classic truck needing revitalization, the V8 swap is a highly rewarding project, that’s achievable within [More...]

Home-Built: Custom Off-Road Buggy Build

December 2, 2018

JP Massey’s Custom Off-Road Buggy is a 97′ 350 Vortec/4L80E powered beast that rolls on a pair of Rockwell 2.5 ton front [More...]

How To Sand and Polish Steel Wheels to a Mirror Finish

December 10, 2018

From Skills and Trade ~ In this video, you’ll learn how to sand and polish a steel wheel [More...]

How To Rebuild Bottom End ~ Chevy 350 Small Block Engine

January 9, 2019

Chris shows you how to rebuild the bottom end of a Chevy 350 V8 small block engine. [More…] [More...]

1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Pro-Touring Build

June 25, 2019

Hand Built Cars ~ Pro-Touring LS1 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air built by MetalWorks Classic Auto Restoration of Eugene, Oregon. [More...]

1949 Ford Shoebox / 2008 BMW 335i Chassis Swap

February 12, 2021

This chopped, shortened, and wide-bodied 1949 Ford was swapped on top of a 2008 BMW E92 335i N54 twin-turbo [More...]

Understanding Ignition Coils

October 14, 2016

Ignition coils transform a storage battery’s 12 volts to the thousands of volts needed to spark the spark [More...]

Understanding Anti-lock Braking Systems (ABS)

September 18, 2017

An Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) prevents the wheels from locking while you are braking and generally shortens the [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...]

E-Stopp Electric Emergency Brake Kit

October 6, 2018

The E-Stopp Electric Emergency Brake kit replaces traditional foot or hand-operated emergency brake systems in favor of a cleaner look. [More…]

How To Measure Wheel Bolt Pattern

August 8, 2001

Bolt pattern is the diameter of an circle formed by the centers of the wheel lugs. Common bolt patterns are 4, 5, 6, or 8 lug holes. The diagrams here indicate the proper measuring methods. [More…]

Old Car or Truck? How To Boost Performance

July 14, 2016

Whether it’s the economy or simply because vehicles are more durable, an increasing number of people are driving used cars and trucks longer… [More…]

Slap Shift Side Detent Shifter for GM TH200, TH250, TH350, and TH400

November 10, 2021

This Side Detent Shifter is perfect for your GM Turbo-Hydramatic-equipped project and mounts solidly to your transmission tunnel. [More…]

How To Make a Custom Truck Tailgate

December 7, 2018

Matt tackles fabricating his own custom tailgate for the Project Pilothouse truck build. [More…]

How To Hammer Form a Speed Blister with Simple Hand Tools

November 9, 2018

Learn how to make a “Speed Blister”, a common Hot Rod sheet metal detail for clearance and cool factor, with simple hand tools [More…]

How To Test Your Brake Master Cylinder

June 26, 2017

How to test your brake master cylinder step-by-step… [More…]

How To Bend Square Stock Box Tube To 90 Degrees

How To Cleanly Bend Square Stock Box Tube To 90°

October 5, 2019

This simple cutting technique allows for square stock box tube to be bent to a full 90° while maintaining the outer integrity of the tube. [More…]

How To Clean Old Brake and Fuel Lines with Aerosol Injected Cleaner

June 9, 2020

Eastwood’s award-winning Aerosol-Injected Cleaning System directs a focused blast of cleaner to penetrate deep into hard-to-reach places. [More…]

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