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Metal Shaping Masterclass With Karl Fisher and Bad Chad

November 9, 2025

Whether you’re a seasoned metal shaper or just thinking about picking up a hammer for the first time, this [More...]

How Every Car Brand Got Its Name: The Fascinating Origins Behind the Badges

November 7, 2025

Discover the origins and meanings behind every major car brand name, exploring the stories by country from the U.S. [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...]

1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Restoration Project

1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Full Restoration Project by the Hot Rod Factory

January 15, 2019

Dave Struebing’s 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Restoration Project as performed by the Hot Rod Factory of East Bethel, MN. [More...]

Fast on Wheels 1969 Chevy Camaro Wagon

April 12, 2013

Keith Kaucher is building “what might have been” if the 1969 Chevy Camaro wagon really existed for SEMA 2013. [More...]

How To Replace C10 Truck Inner & Outer Rocker Panels

December 14, 2018

Eastwood helps with rust repair needed on this Chevy C-10 restoration. The inner and outer rocker panels get [More...]

How To Build and Install Exhaust Flame Throwers

January 7, 2018

Here’s how to wire your ride to shoot fire from the exhaust with flame thrower examples, wiring diagrams, [More...]

Fast on Wheels 1969 Chevy Camaro Wagon

April 12, 2013

Keith Kaucher is building “what might have been” if the 1969 Chevy Camaro wagon really existed for SEMA 2013. [More...]

Reviving Lil’ Joe, A 1976 Chevy C10 With The 350 That Shouldn’t Be

January 25, 2024

Jay takes on the challenge of installing the Chevy 350 that shouldn’t be into Amber’s 1976 Chevy C10 Cheyenne, [More...]

How To Measure, Cut, Fit, and Weld Automotive Patch Panels

March 7, 2021

Lakeside Autobody focuses on measuring, cutting, fitting, and welding homemade, DIY automotive sheet metal patch panels. [More…] Also [More...]

Essential Tools for the Home Mechanic

March 11, 2019

Popular Mechanics associate auto editor Ben Wojdyla shows us his recommendations for the essential tools in anyone’s set. [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...]

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...]

Struggling to Move Forward With Your Project Vehicle? This Video Is for You!

December 3, 2024

This video dives into the common hurdles that stall project vehicles and offers practical advice to help you reignite [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...]

International Trucks For Sale ~ Nobody Else’s Auto in Great Bend, Kansas

August 5, 2020

Nobody Else’s Auto has approximately 40 International trucks in stock for projects and parts. Current inventory is mid-1930s to [More...]

1973 Camaro with Holley RetroBright LED Headlights

How To Install Holley RetroBright LED Headlights in a Classic Car or Truck

February 4, 2022

RetroBright LED Headlights offer plug & play compatibility, better visibility, and 6 times longer life over traditional sealed beam headlights. [More…]

Thin-Gauge Sheet Metal Repair with Mark Prosser and Lincoln Electric

How To Repair Thin-Gauge Sheet Metal

December 3, 2018

Lincoln Electric Welding instructor and co-author of Full-Bore Welding, Mark Prosser shows you how to repair a hole in thin-gauge steel. [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 Choose The Correct Timing Set For Your Application

December 27, 2018

There are a few different types of timing sets out there, each for a specific application. Pat shows why each is used for each application. [More…]

Built. Not Bought ~ Creative Engine Crafting The Old School Way

March 10, 2021

Dallas’s 350 Buick Super Stock engine is a throwback to the days of crafting power — rather than just buying it outright. [More…]

How To Change 1963-1987 Chevy and GMC Truck Front Coil Springs

March 21, 2019

Whether you’re replacing the stock springs or installing lowering springs, this guide shows the steps to make the job easy, quick, and safe! [More…]

How To Install One-Piece Door Glass in 1955-59 Chevy & GMC Trucks

January 4, 2019

How To Install One-Piece Door Glass in 1955-59 Chevrolet and GMC Task Force Series Pickups, Panel Trucks, and Suburbans. [More…]

How To Find and Build the Perfect Classic Truck Project

September 4, 2021

Want to know more about getting started with a classic truck project. Here’s pointers on how to find a project truck and how to build one. [More…]

How To Determine The Age Of Your Tires

February 5, 2021

It is easy to identify when a tire was manufactured by reading its Tire Identification Number (or serial number) and decoding it. [More…]

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