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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...]

The Restored Laney Family 1944 Willys MB Jeep

The Restoration of the Laney Family 1944 Willys MB Jeep

May 23, 2019

The Willys MB U.S. Army Truck, 1⁄4-ton, 4×4, Command Reconnaissance, commonly known as Jeep and sometimes referred to as [More...]

Soaking A Rusty Chassis in Nearly 2,000 Liters of Evaporust

January 26, 2024

Edd immerses a rusty chassis in 2000 liters of Evaporust to remove the exterior rust and address the rust [More...]

How to Pick BETTER Wheels and Tires for YOUR Car

May 24, 2020

Changing your wheels and tires can completely change the look of your car and also drastically change the [More...]

How To Airbrush Ghost Flames with James Scott

How To Airbrush Transparent Ghost Flames with James Scott

April 28, 2019

James Scott of Paint by James fame demonstrates how to paint old school style ghost flames. [More…] Also [More...]

1934 DeSoto Airflow Custom by Bad Chad Customs

January 12, 2019

Bad Chad Customs took on a commission to build a custom 1930s style delivery truck, starting with a discarded [More...]

Viper V10 Powered 1951 Hudson Wasp Build

August 16, 2019

Kenny’s Rod Shops’ Viper V10 Powered 1951 Hudson Wasp Build. The shops’ fab team in Boise, ID masterfully crafted [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...]

Understanding Cold Engine Starts

February 18, 2017

Cold weather will come; that’s for sure and inevitable. The trick is to not let cold engines stop [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...]

GM Trucks Chevrolet GMC Project Vehicles and Cabs

Chevrolet and GMC Project Trucks For Sale in Great Bend, Kansas

August 23, 2020

Nobody Else’s Auto LLC has Chevrolet and GMC projects, build and part donor quality trucks for sale in Great [More...]

How To Build a High Performance TH350 or TH400 Transmission

How To Build a High Performance TH350/TH400 Transmission

February 5, 2019

DEBOSS Garage uses his ’67 Pontiac GTO project as an excuse to go over how to build a high performance TH350 or TH400 transmission. [More…]

How To Get Abandoned Vehicles Rescued & Running: Tips From The Pros

February 7, 2022

A panel of experts offer up their best tips for getting left for dead vehicles and equipment rescued and running again. [More…]

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

June 4, 2019

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…]

How To Choose The Right Camshaft

July 12, 2019

Pat Topolinski from Engine Power goes over one of the most discussed topics when it comes to engines: cam selection. Here’s how you can choose the right cam for your application. [More…]

How To Keep Your Car From Getting Stolen

How To Keep Your Vehicle From Getting Stolen

March 28, 2019

Stacey David shows you how to prevent someone from stealing your ride – from simple free ways to some that are a little more in depth. [More…]

How To Make The Edelbrock Carb REALLY Work For You

Making a Carter/Edelbrock AFB AVS Carburetor REALLY Work For You

December 6, 2019

The Carter/Edelbrock AFB/AVS carburetors are decent out of the box, but learn to tune the fuel metering system to make them really come alive! [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 Make a Custom Truck Tailgate

December 7, 2018

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

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