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[ July 25, 2025 ] How To Properly Load & Tie-Down a Hot Rod, Race Car, or Daily Driver on a Tow Trailer How To & DIY
[ December 12, 2024 ] The Key to Making Your Car Fast: The Torque Converter Technical Info
[ December 4, 2024 ] Customizing Ford Crown Victoria Wheels: A Step-by-Step Guide How To & DIY
[ December 3, 2024 ] Struggling to Move Forward With Your Project Vehicle? This Video Is for You! Builds and Examples
[ September 24, 2024 ] How To Make Custom Floating Hubcaps How To & DIY
[ September 19, 2024 ] How To Upholster Door Panels Without Sewing Step-by-Step How To & DIY
[ August 26, 2024 ] How To Find Open and Short Circuits Fast How To & DIY
[ August 23, 2024 ] Next Level Your Project With Custom Laser Cut Parts, FAST DIY Projects
[ August 15, 2024 ] Are Headers Worth It? Headers vs Manifolds: HP, Torque & Sound Technical Info
[ August 9, 2024 ] How To Mix Automotive Paint Step-by-Step How To & DIY
[ August 7, 2024 ] Project Car Still On Jack Stands? Do This… Hot Rod Lifestyle
[ August 5, 2024 ] Adding AC to Your Vintage Vehicle: Vintage Air Heritage Review Products & Reviews
[ August 2, 2024 ] The Impact of Zinc Levels in Engine Oil: A Detailed Analysis Technical Info
[ July 31, 2024 ] How To Wire The Ignition and Starter On Any Classic Engine How To & DIY
[ July 30, 2024 ] Hot Rods — The First Race Cars Hot Rod Lifestyle
[ July 30, 2024 ] Break-In Oil Myth Busting: Why a Fresh Engine Build NEEDS Zinc Technical Info
[ July 30, 2024 ] The Easiest Way to Remove Paint to Bare Metal How To & DIY
[ July 28, 2024 ] How To Spray WET Single Stage BLACK Paint without Orange Peel! How To & DIY
[ July 26, 2024 ] Does Pre-filling The Oil Filter Cause Engine Damage? Technical Info
[ July 25, 2024 ] Step-by-Step Basic Wiring Guide for Hot Rods and Race Cars How To & DIY
[ July 25, 2024 ] The Untold Story of the 427 Super Camaros Rides & Roadkillers
[ July 25, 2024 ] Relics of the Past: The Occoneechee Speedway Hot Rod Lifestyle
[ July 24, 2024 ] How To Select The Right Flowmaster Muffler For Your Vehicle Products & Reviews
[ July 23, 2024 ] How To Get a VIN Number and Title For Your New Car Build How To & DIY
[ July 22, 2024 ] The 5 Rarest American V8 Muscle Wagons Rides & Roadkillers
[ July 22, 2024 ] Unlocking the Power of Your Intake Manifold How To & DIY
[ July 21, 2024 ] How To Install a Distributor Correctly the First Time How To & DIY
[ July 18, 2024 ] The Factory Built Experimental F-100 XL Prototype Drag Truck Rides & Roadkillers
[ July 6, 2024 ] Richard Petty’s 1970 Superbird Roars Back to Life Rides & Roadkillers
[ June 22, 2024 ] A Brief History of Hot Rods Rides & Roadkillers

Speed Square Hack for Every Welder

Speed Square Hack for Every Welder

November 28, 2019

Turn your generic speed square into a welders speed square in 5 minutes. Here’s how. [More…]

How To Perform a Parasitic Draw Test

How To Perform a Parasitic Draw Test

November 28, 2018

Proper testing is essential to finding a parasitic battery drain. Full procedure and charts for Mini, Maxi, Standard ATC and Cartridge Fuses. [More…]

How To Repair and Restore a Cracked Steering Wheel

How To Repair a Cracked Steering Wheel

September 7, 2020

If you have a ragged old steering wheel and can’t find a replacement, you can refresh it instead with the right tools and supplies. [More…]

How to Build a Press Brake

How To Build a Press Brake

A press brake is used to bend plate steel. Daniel shows you how to make a press brake with scrap metal and simple shop tools. [More…]

Project Trucks

How To Find and Build the Perfect Classic Truck Project

September 4, 2021

Want to know more about getting started with a classic truck project. Here’s pointers on how to find a project truck and how to build one. [More…]

Automotive Vacuum Gauge Engine Tests

How To Diagnose Common Engine Problems with a Vacuum Gauge

One of the easiest, cheapest, and fastest ways to check an engine for serious issues is to perform a vacuum gauge test. [More…]

How To Check If Your Amazing Barn Find Actually Runs

How To Check If Your Amazing Barn Find Actually Runs

January 6, 2019

You’ve found a fantastic vintage car or truck project, and it’s cheap — But is it really worth repairing, or is it a dud? [More…]

How To Paint, Weather And Patina With Adam Savage

Adam Savage Demonstrates Weathering Tricks

February 27, 2019

Adam Savage shows us how to paint and weather a newly constructed box to make it look like it’s something that’s been used for decades. [More…]

GM 12-bolt Rear-end

How To Fix A Leaking GM 12-bolt Rear-end Pinion Seal

Does your rear differential leak gear oil everywhere? Do you keep installing a new pinion seal and having the same problem? Here’s the fix. [More…]

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