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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...]

1969 Ford F100 5.0 Coyote Swap / 6-Speed Project

December 4, 2018

Builder and Owner: Hackster ~ 1969 Ford F100 5.0 Coyote Swap/6-Speed Build Project. [More…] Also of Interest: 1967 Ford [More...]

Chris Rusch’s 1930 Sedan Hot Rod Build

December 22, 2018

This movie short documents Chris Rusch’s Hot Rod build that transpired over a 4-day period with an incredibly talented [More...]

How To Remove Stains From Carpet or Cloth ~ For Car or Home

March 5, 2019

How to Remove nasty stains in your automotive carpet or cloth seating. With this special mix, the stains [More...]

Chevy and GMC Rust Repair ~ Floor, Kick Panels, Inner/Outer Rockers

February 11, 2021

Dave shows us the nuts & bolts of repairing rusty floors and rockers with new sheet metal in [More...]

Scott Birdsall Prepares "Old Smokey" for Pikes Peak

Build Biology: How to Build a 1200hp Diesel Pikes Peak Contender

October 16, 2018

Scott Birdsall brings by his twin-turbo 1,200 HP Ford F1, aka “Old Smokey” in this episode of Build Biology. [More...]

How To Build a Car Hauler Truck Bed

April 17, 2019

Matt Urch is building a ramp truck car hauler bed for his Ford Transport to ferry cars back and [More...]

How To Determine Engine and Pinion Angle

How To Determine Engine/Pinion Angle

July 2, 2020

Engine and pinion angle are relative to the ground. Most engines are set at 3 degrees, this allows [More...]

Understanding the Impact of Wheel Spacers on Your Car

December 3, 2015

Wheel spacers alter a vehicle’s stance and performance. Explores the various effects of wheel spacers on cars and [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 Get Abandoned Vehicles Rescued & Running: Tips From The Pros

February 7, 2022

A panel of experts offer up their best tips for getting left for dead vehicles and equipment rescued and running again. [More…]

How To Make X Pipes, Y Pipes, H Pipes, and Exhaust Transitions

December 6, 2018

How to make exhaust X Pipes, Y Pipes, H Pipes, Splayed Pipes, and Parallel Pipes, as well as variants of each. [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 that covers every aspect of u-joint replacement. [More…]

How To Make Custom Floating Hubcaps

September 24, 2024

Floating hubcaps are a stylish addition to any classic car, and the step-by-step process outlined here makes it easy to DIY. [More…]

Shaving Windshield Posts and Filling Holes on a 1931 Model A Roadster

September 30, 2021

Karl shaves windshield posts from his 1931 Model A Roadster build to make way for a Duvall windshield, fills some holes, and gaps the doors. [More…]

How To Make A DIY Pipe Vise

February 7, 2019

Mistry Make Tool demonstrates how to make a very useable heavy-duty 2″ pipe vise from scrap and discards. [More…]

How To Diagnose Common Engine Problems with a Vacuum Gauge

July 5, 2021

One of the easiest, cheapest, and fastest ways to check an engine for serious issues is to perform a vacuum gauge test. [More…]

How To Get a Car Sponsored for the SEMA Show

Custom Car Builders: Get Sponsored and Make it to The SEMA Show

November 10, 2018

Car builder Dustin Williams, part of the SEMA Young Guns Crew, dives into some new parts and talks about getting car sponsorships for SEMA. [More…]

Top 5 Ways To Waste Money On Your LS Engine Swap

March 3, 2019

Clearly explained, these are the top 5 ways to waste money on your LS engine swap from the Driveway Engineer. [More…]

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