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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...]

1950 Chevrolet Deluxe Chop Top Bare Metal Build

March 31, 2019

KillBillet Member hoitink got himself a free 2 door 1950 Chevrolet Deluxe so he opted to section it 3 [More...]

1946 Oldsmobile ICON Derelict ~ Detailed Conversion Overview

May 13, 2019

This video is an effort to communicate the level of work that makes each ICON Derelict project a capable [More...]

How To Remove a Wheel Lug Nut Lock Without a Key

May 15, 2020

Here are 8 ways to remove a wheel lug nut lock without a key, starting off with 3, [More...]

How To Build Custom Flathead Headers

November 17, 2018

Matt makes headers for the Model T project that has a 59A block flathead in between modified 1946 [More...]

RolledRunner: Wrecked and Rolled 1969 Plymouth Road Runner Revival

May 20, 2022

Dalton from Pole Barn Garage retrieves and revives a derelict Mopar factory 383/4-speed 1969 Plymouth Road Runner, aka ROLLEDRUNNER. [More...]

1953 Chevrolet 3100 Custom by Classic Car Studio

1953 Chevy 3100 Becomes Custom Restyled Road Tripper

May 25, 2020

Classic Car Studio gave a 1953 Chevy 3100 truck a top-to-bottom custom restyling to build a couple’s road trip [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...]

Understanding Cooling Systems

January 14, 2017

It is the job of cooling systems to dissipate heat. This makes the cooling system a quite an [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...]

Junk Yard Tour ~ Martell's Salvage, North Dakota

Martell’s Salvage has 1,000s of Project Cars and Trucks For Sale in ND

October 15, 2020

Martell’s Salvage has more than 4,000 vehicles on hand, the bulk of which are fully restorable project vehicles. Take [More...]

How To Fabricate and Install Ford Model A Floor Pans

How To Fabricate and Install Floor Pans

June 8, 2018

Matt fabricates sheet metal floor pans for his Model A project and offers several tips to keep the metal moving where you want it to. [More…]

How To Clean, Whiten, and Restore a Coolant Overflow Tank

February 19, 2021

Here’s a tutorial video showing how to clean and whiten (remove the yellow color) coolant expansion or overflow tanks. [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…]

11 Salvage Yard Tips and Tricks

December 5, 2018

Here are 11 Salvage Yard Tips and Tricks to help you make the most out of your next trip to the salvage or junkyard. [More…]

Hot Rod Fabrication with an English Wheel

November 29, 2018

Kyle Voss from The Fab Forums makes some transmission panels for the “Bibbster” project using an English wheel. [More…]

Wheels: Measure Twice, Buy Once

June 7, 2018

Learn The Right Way To Measure for Wheel Size Before You Place An Order: Bolt Pattern, Wheel Width, Backspacing… [More…]

How To Adjust Hydraulic Valves Right The First Time, Every Time

November 1, 2018

Hydraulic valve adjustment made easy: Here is how to adjust hydraulic valves right the first time, every time. [More…]

How To Properly Load & Tie-Down a Hot Rod, Race Car, or Daily Driver on a Tow Trailer

July 25, 2025

When it comes to towing a vehicle, knowing how to load and secure it on a trailer properly is critical. [More…]

How To Remove Dents from a Panel Using a Slapper File

How To Remove Dents from Auto Body Panels Using a Slapper File

January 17, 2019

This is a quick demonstration of how to use a slapper file to remove dents in auto body sheet metal that need little to no filler. [More…]

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