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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...]

1954 Studebaker Straight Axle Conversion ~ IT’S NOT A GASSER

May 9, 2022

Calvin and Andrew Nelson drag their old 1954 Studebaker out of the barn to begin a conversion to a [More...]

1967 Ford Galaxie 500 427 Cobra “R” Code Clone RestoMod

1967 Ford Galaxie 500 “R” Code 427 Cobra RestoMod

February 3, 2019

Schwartz Performance RestoMods this one owner New Mexico car into an “R” code 427 clone with bolt on suspension [More...]

How To Chop a Top in 3 Hours

January 13, 2019

This is a top chop on a 1946 Ford truck cab we did overnight in 3 hours — [More...]

How To Adjust Ride Height With Torsion Bars

How Torsion Bars Work and How To Adjust Ride Height

April 19, 2019

Dylan McCool demonstrates how torsion bars work and how to adjust your vehicle ride height with torsion bars. [More...]

Volvo Amazon Kia Spectra Swap ~ Swedish Gangsta Sled by Svenmeister

March 13, 2021

The Svenmeister’s latest custom car build is a classic Swedish Volvo Amazon 122S crafted atop a 2005 Kia Spectra. [More...]

1956 Ford F100 Pickup Truck Project

December 4, 2018

Full 1956 Ford F100 Pickup Truck build step by step from tear-down to completion, and everything in between. [More…] [More...]

Understanding Catalytic Converters

August 4, 2015

A catalytic converter is a component found in the exhaust system of a vehicle. The catalytic converter burns [More...]

Understanding Alternators – How To Test and Troubleshoot

July 5, 2017

This alternator works together with the battery to supply power when the vehicle is running. Here’s how to [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 Original Exterior Sun Visors For Sale

Original Exterior Sun Visors For Sale ~ Chevy, Ford, Mercury, Mopar, More

November 20, 2020

Adding sun visors to your vehicle can help you see while driving in bright sunshine or to add that [More...]

How to Super Clean the INSIDE of Your Windshield

October 1, 2019

This is a 3 step method to clean the inside of your windshield with no streaking and no oily film. Fast and Easy streak-free windshield. [More…]

How To Make Your Own Rust Penetrant at Home

September 20, 2017

We’ve stumbled upon a simple rust penetrant solution that will make getting your stuck nuts and bolts off easier than ever before. [More…]

How To Use a Steering Wheel Puller Set from Eastwood

March 29, 2021

In this video, Matt uses a steering wheel puller set from Eastwood to remove a steering wheel from an old hot rod steering column. [More…]

How To Fix Flaking Clear Coat and Paint with a Rattle Can Kit

How To Fix Flaking, Faded Clear Coat and Paint with a Rattle Can Kit

October 2, 2018

Automotive Touchup offers DIYers full kits that include everything needed to fix and repaint problem paint and clear coat spots. [More…]

Headlight, Turn Signal, Brake Light, Parking Light, Hazards, and Horn Wiring

How To Wire Headlights, Turn Signals, Brake Lights, Parking Lights, Hazards, Horn

January 23, 2024

This article and video will guide you through wiring up a Kubota light switch to control various components in your vehicle. [More…]

How To Plasma Cut Perfect Circles with One Easy To Make Tool

How To Plasma Cut Perfect Circles with a DIY Circle Cutting Jig

April 22, 2019

How to use a simple DIY circle cutting jig that you can make yourself to cut a range of circle sizes with a hand-held plasma cutter. [More…]

How To Make Tools To Stretch Sheet Metal

January 16, 2019

Kyle Voss of The Fab Forums demonstrates a tool he made to help stretch sheet metal. [More…]

DIY 1947-53 Chevrolet Truck 3 to 5 Window Conversion

January 3, 2019

1947-53/54 Chevrolet 3100 Truck 3 to 5 window conversion using Classic Industries inner and outer window panels. [More…]

How To Repiar Your Chipped or Cracked Windshied

How To Repair Your Windshield

July 2, 2017

If your car windshield has been cracked by a rock, you don’t have to replace the windshield. You can repair it yourself, here’s how. [More…]

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