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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...]

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...]

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 Set Ignition Timing

February 28, 2018

Setting the timing on your engine is one of the most misunderstood adjustments. Here is how to set [More...]

How To Understand Wheel Specs

March 8, 2019

Choosing new wheels is an exciting part of a build, but you’ll need the width, bolt pattern, and [More...]

Defiant! ~ 1,100HP 1972 AMC Javelin AMX Custom Muscle Car

May 11, 2019

“Defiant!” is the wildest ride crafted yet thanks to its extreme appearance, cutting-edge construction techniques and four-digit hp output… [More...]

Rusty to Running: Chevy Stovebolt 6 Engine Rebuild Time-lapse

December 11, 2019

This ’60 Chevy 3600 was pulled from the woods, then gets a 216 Stovebolt engine rebuild. Watch the entire [More...]

How To Diagnose and Replace Universal Joints

February 28, 2019

Learn how to tell if your u-joints are bad and how to replace u-joints in this in-depth DIY [More...]

How Ignition Timing Works - Understanding Vacuum and Mechanical Advance

How Ignition Timing Works: Understanding Vacuum & Mechanical Advance

February 16, 2021

Ignition timing is essential to proper engine performance and in this video, MSD explains exactly how it works. [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...]

Classic BIG Trucks For Sale in Harvard, Nebraska

September 16, 2020

Parts trucks and full runners perfect for someone doing a “big Truck” build, above-average cabs perfect for “big short [More...]

How To Tune Out Carburetor Hesitation ~ Accelerator Pump Magic

March 22, 2021

Getting your carbureted engine to snap off idle like a fuel-injected one can be a simple matter of fine-tuning the accelerator pump. [More…]

Starter Motor Testing and Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting and Rebuilding or Replacing a Starter Motor

June 21, 2021

Car or truck won’t start? Here’s what the sounds mean, how to troubleshoot and when to rebuild or replace your starter motor. [More…]

How To Make Custom Flathead Radiator Hoses

How To Make Custom Ford Flathead Radiator Hoses

November 27, 2018

The guys show how they made custom radiator hoses for the sectioned ’32 grill and custom radiator combination. [More…]

Split Personality ~ How To Install Exhaust Cutouts

December 2, 2018

EricTheCarGuy has installed not one, but 2 exhaust cut outs on his Ford Fairmont Project. The second cut out worked out much better. [More…]

LS Swap Essentials: What You Need To Know

October 26, 2018

Chase Christensen takes you through every component and solution that you’ll need to consider when tackling your own LS engine swap. [More…]

How To Draw ANY Car In 3 Simple Steps

June 4, 2019

TheSketchMonkey clearly shows you step-by-step how to draw any car you want using just 3 simple steps. Try it. [More…]

How To Adjust Timing on a Small Block Chevy Engine

July 24, 2019

In this Hagerty DIY, Kyle Smith walks you through the process of adjusting the timing on a Chevy small-block engine. [More…]

How To Make Simple Carbon Fiber Panels

April 2, 2019

This video demonstrates step-by-step the basics of carbon fiber lay-up for vacuum bagging. Starter kit information. [More…]

How To Find Open and Short Circuits Fast

August 26, 2024

See how the Power Probe ECT 3000can quickly and effectively diagnoses electrical issues, making it a valuable tool in automotive repair. [More…]

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