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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...]

Build Watch: C10 Clash ~ 2 Trucks, 2 Styles, 2 Budgets

November 3, 2017

Follow a pair of Chevrolet classic trucks (a Squarebody and 67-72 C-10) built in two different styles and on [More...]

4,000-Hour GT40 Dream Car Build in 17 Minutes

January 15, 2022

Benjamin Workshop spent 4 years on a Ford GT40 replica race car that won at Le Mans and condensed [More...]

How To Adjust and Tune Holley Carburetors

December 1, 2018

This tutorial includes instructions on how to fully adjust and finely tune Holley carburetors. [More…] Also of Interest: [More...]

DIY Steel Wheel Center Flip and Widening

May 4, 2019

This video includes demonstrations, discussions, do’s and don’ts, tips and tricks about how to make wide and high [More...]

Telstar ~ James Laga’s 12 Year Custom Build. Continues…

September 26, 2019

This is ‘Telstar’, James Laga’s Shoebox Ford-based original custom build, a project that he’s been working on-and-off for roughly [More...]

Raybestos 1953 Chevrolet 3600 Restomod Truck Build

November 3, 2018

Raybestos Brakes partnered with Schwartz Performance to restomod a 1953 Chevy 3600 Pickup Truck and transform it into a [More...]

How To Install and Shim a Starter

January 22, 2019

Is your starter gear not engaging, grinding, or kicking out? Here’s how to properly shim a starter and [More...]

Understanding Nitrous Oxide Systems (NOS)

May 13, 2015

If you’re looking to boost engine performance and you’re considering nitrous as the means to bigger power, start [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 A-Body Vehicle Inventory at Nobody Else’s Auto in Great Bend, KS

June 29, 2019

This video is a drone flyover of Nobody Else’s Auto LLC GM A-Body Vehicle Inventory with commentary from Chad [More...]

Everything You Need To Know About Drilling And Tapping Holes

January 8, 2024

In DIY projects and metalworking, having the ability to drill and tap your holes is a valuable skill. [More…]

How to Upholster a Hot Rod in Leather

August 16, 2012

In this video series, Jonesy’s Auto Club shows you how to create a seat pattern and sew it out of vintage leather for a 1928 Ford model A. [More…]

How to Cut Pipe and Tubing by Hand ~ Exhaust Pipe and Roll Cage Cutter

July 9, 2020

If you are welding up your own exhaust system or roll cage you need this tool to make those perfectly straight cuts which will make butt welding the joints together a breeze. [More…]

How To Shape a Motorcycle Gas Tank with Ron Covell

How To Make a Motorcycle Gas Tank with Ron Covell

December 3, 2018

Legendary metal shaper and fabricator Ron Covell shapes a motorcycle gas tank and explains the metal fabrication tips and tricks he uses. [More…]

How To Remove and Replace 1930s-70s Windshield Seals

January 11, 2021

David and Jason install a windshield gasket step-by-step using a method that works on most cars and trucks from the 1930s to the late 70s. [More…]

How To Determine Ride Height and Shock Absorber Length

July 6, 2016

Ride Height is the height of your car or truck when it is sitting and the suspension is at the optimum setting (height)… [More…]

How To Shorten A Driveshaft

January 5, 2019

Learn how to shorten a driveshaft on this episode of Two Minute Tech from Power Nation Garage. [More…]

How To Test Your Brake Master Cylinder

June 26, 2017

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

Homemade DIY Wooden Slapper for Metalwork

How To Make a Wooden Slapper ~ DIY Metal Shaping Tool

March 2, 2021

Wray Schelin from ProShaper Workshop demonstrates how to make a leather-faced wooden slapper for metalwork and shaping. [More…]

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