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[ July 25, 2025 ] How To Properly Load & Tie-Down a Hot Rod, Race Car, or Daily Driver on a Tow Trailer How To & DIY
[ December 12, 2024 ] The Key to Making Your Car Fast: The Torque Converter Technical Info
[ December 4, 2024 ] Customizing Ford Crown Victoria Wheels: A Step-by-Step Guide How To & DIY
[ December 3, 2024 ] Struggling to Move Forward With Your Project Vehicle? This Video Is for You! Builds and Examples
[ September 24, 2024 ] How To Make Custom Floating Hubcaps How To & DIY
[ September 19, 2024 ] How To Upholster Door Panels Without Sewing Step-by-Step How To & DIY
[ August 26, 2024 ] How To Find Open and Short Circuits Fast How To & DIY
[ August 23, 2024 ] Next Level Your Project With Custom Laser Cut Parts, FAST DIY Projects
[ August 15, 2024 ] Are Headers Worth It? Headers vs Manifolds: HP, Torque & Sound Technical Info
[ August 9, 2024 ] How To Mix Automotive Paint Step-by-Step How To & DIY
[ August 7, 2024 ] Project Car Still On Jack Stands? Do This… Hot Rod Lifestyle
[ August 5, 2024 ] Adding AC to Your Vintage Vehicle: Vintage Air Heritage Review Products & Reviews
[ August 2, 2024 ] The Impact of Zinc Levels in Engine Oil: A Detailed Analysis Technical Info
[ July 31, 2024 ] How To Wire The Ignition and Starter On Any Classic Engine How To & DIY
[ July 30, 2024 ] Hot Rods — The First Race Cars Hot Rod Lifestyle
[ July 30, 2024 ] Break-In Oil Myth Busting: Why a Fresh Engine Build NEEDS Zinc Technical Info
[ July 30, 2024 ] The Easiest Way to Remove Paint to Bare Metal How To & DIY
[ July 28, 2024 ] How To Spray WET Single Stage BLACK Paint without Orange Peel! How To & DIY
[ July 26, 2024 ] Does Pre-filling The Oil Filter Cause Engine Damage? Technical Info
[ July 25, 2024 ] Step-by-Step Basic Wiring Guide for Hot Rods and Race Cars How To & DIY
[ July 25, 2024 ] The Untold Story of the 427 Super Camaros Rides & Roadkillers
[ July 25, 2024 ] Relics of the Past: The Occoneechee Speedway Hot Rod Lifestyle
[ July 24, 2024 ] How To Select The Right Flowmaster Muffler For Your Vehicle Products & Reviews
[ July 23, 2024 ] How To Get a VIN Number and Title For Your New Car Build How To & DIY
[ July 22, 2024 ] The 5 Rarest American V8 Muscle Wagons Rides & Roadkillers
[ July 22, 2024 ] Unlocking the Power of Your Intake Manifold How To & DIY
[ July 21, 2024 ] How To Install a Distributor Correctly the First Time How To & DIY
[ July 18, 2024 ] The Factory Built Experimental F-100 XL Prototype Drag Truck Rides & Roadkillers
[ July 6, 2024 ] Richard Petty’s 1970 Superbird Roars Back to Life Rides & Roadkillers
[ June 22, 2024 ] A Brief History of Hot Rods Rides & Roadkillers

How To Fix Sagging Doors

How To Fix Sagging Doors in Older Vehicles

The most common cause is a set of worn-out door hinge pins and bushings. Here is an affordable way to fix it that won’t take you all day. [More…]

Gasless Flux Core Welds Before and After

Tips for Setting Up and Using a Self-Shielded Flux Core Welder

From polarity to tension and stick-out, we’ll cover the key elements that contribute to successful welding with self-shielded flux core wire. [More…]

How To Make a Custom Brass Knuckle Shift Knob and Handle

How To Make a Custom Brass Knuckle Shift Knob and Handle

Karl Fisher shows you step-by-step how to drill, cut, carve and shape a custom brass knuckle shift knob handle from scratch. [More…]

1956 Ford F100 Interior

Interior and Upholstery Preparation for Hot Rods and Customs

September 7, 2018

Tips and tricks for preparing your hot rod or custom car or truck for interior and upholstery. [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

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 Motorize A Bead Roller For Under 40 Dollars

How To Motorize A Bead Roller For Under $40

October 13, 2018

Broke Bastard Garage shows how to motorize a bead roller for under $40 using an inexpensive drill and good ideas. [More…]

Cracked Dash Repair for Under $30

Restoring a Cracked Dash for Under $30

February 6, 2024

This DIY dash repair project produces an impressive, restored dashboard that looks virtually brand new for about $30! [More…]

How To Wire Hot Rod Turn Signals

How To Wire Hot Rod Turn Signals

December 5, 2017

The one automotive job we all dread is the wiring. Yet, with this wiring diagram even the neophyte mechanic can install turn signals. [More…]

How To Build a Model A Hot Rod Chassis

How To Build a Model A Hot Rod Chassis

This tech article is meant to inspire and be a starting point for building your own hot rod chassis. [More…]

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