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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...]

Former Fire Truck: 1952 GMC 9700 7.9L Turbo Diesel Build

November 13, 2018

A former City of Woodstock Pumper #1 fire truck, Bob Ward’s 1952 GMC 9700 is a full size beast [More...]

1928 Ford Model A Tudor Rat Rod Build

February 11, 2019

From Hand Built Cars and KillBillet ~ Hardknox Kustoms 1928 Ford Model A Tudor Rat Rod Build Project. [More…] [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 [More...]

The Easiest Way to Remove Paint to Bare Metal

July 30, 2024

Watch as we show you how to completely strip your car’s panels back to its original bare metal [More...]

1960 Chevrolet Impala 6.2 LS3 Powered Restomod Project

April 26, 2019

Take a closer look at the 1960 Chevrolet Impala 4 dr project. It is being brought up to modern [More...]

1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Restomod Project by Foose Design

1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Restomod Project by Chip Foose Design

October 30, 2020

Chip Foose and the Foose Design team are restomoding Victor’s 1956 Chevy Bel Air with a chassis swap and [More...]

How to Make Spark Plug Wires

October 13, 2018

Hagerty’s Kyle Smith walks you through the process of building spark plug wires for your classic car or [More...]

How To Read and Understand Spark Plugs

April 29, 2019

By closely examining the spark plug insulator firing tip color, you can determine a lot about an engine’s [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...]

Tips for Buying a Used Car or Truck in Today’s Crazy Market

July 15, 2022

Harry breaks the car buying experience into actionable steps that can help YOU make an informed purchase decision before you buy. [More…]

Making Springs At Home

April 9, 2020

This Old Tony demonstrates winding your own springs at home on a lathe. [More…]

How To Make Steel Bomber Seats with Ron Covell

How To Make a Steel Bomber Seat with Ron Covell

March 12, 2019

Metalworker Ron Covell gives a step-by-step tutorial on how to build a steel bomber seat from start to finish. [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…]

How To Make an Inexpensive Spot Welder

April 29, 2018

This step-by-step tutorial shows how to make an 800 amp Spot Welder from common materials, and how to do it for practically nothing. [More…]

How To Fix Streaking Windshield Wiper Blades Like New in 30 Seconds

December 6, 2021

Renewing your windshield wipers is an easy DIY job and not only restores old wiper blades, but also helps new wiper blades last much longer. [More…]

How To Remove Glass Scratches and Windshield Wiper Marks

August 7, 2019

Sweet Project Cars demonstrates how even bad scratches in windshield glass can be removed with the correct tools and supplies. [More…]

Tips On Using An Oxy Acetylene Cutting Torch

February 7, 2019

Tommy Boshers goes over how to mount your regulator, how to check for leaks, adjusting the regulator, and checking the tip. [More…]

How To Measure for a Straight Axle Spring

September 28, 2018

There are two measurements that you can use to determine what straight axle spring length you’ll need for your project. [More…]

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