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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...]

1958 GMC Fleetside and Air-Ride RestoMod Project

July 20, 2019

This big window, short bed, fleetside 1958 GMC 100 pick up truck has had the bodywork done and taken [More...]

1934 Plymouth Hidden in Basement for 30 Years

1934 Plymouth Hot Rod Hidden for 30 Years

October 11, 2018

This 1934 Plymouth hot rod, built by Charles Berry in 1965, has been rescued and put back on the [More...]

How To Spray WET Single Stage BLACK Paint without Orange Peel!

July 28, 2024

A father-son team and Paint Society paint a 1990 Trans Am with a budget-friendly sealer and single-stage black. [More...]

How To Tear Down A Chevrolet 350 Small Block Engine

How To Tear Down a Chevy 350 Small Block Engine

November 29, 2018

Chris shows you step by step how to tear down a junkyard small block Chevy 350 engine to [More...]

1928 Ford Model A Roadster Pickup to Roadster Coupe Build

January 10, 2019

From The Chevy Scrounger ~ This video documents a 1928 Ford Model A Roadster Pickup conversion to a Roadster [More...]

1969 Chevrolet C10 RestoMod Build Round-up

April 5, 2019

The motor is a ZZ4 with 700R4. Drop spindles were used front and drop springs in the rear. This [More...]

Understanding Power Brakes

July 19, 2016

Power-assisted brakes use the power of the engine and battery to increase the efficiency of the braking system. [More...]

Understanding the Iconic HEMI Engine

August 3, 2013

If you are a car fanatic then you probably already know about all the hype that was created [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...]

GM A-Body Vehicle Inventory at Nobody Else’s Auto in Great Bend, KS

June 29, 2019

This video is a drone flyover of Nobody Else’s Auto LLC GM A-Body Vehicle Inventory with commentary from Chad [More...]

How To Refinish a Carburetor ~ Cadmium Dichromate Plating

How To Refinish a Carburetor with Cadmium Dichromate Plating

December 19, 2018

Carburetor Plating with Harold Demes ~ How carburetors are plated and dichromate conversion coating is applied. [More…]

Beginner English Wheel Basics ~ Build, Buy or Modify and How To Use

August 9, 2021

Karl Fisher overviews English wheels and shows you how to use an English wheel to Planish, Stretch, and Form sheet metal. [More…]

What to Look for in a Salvage Yard Engine or Transmission

December 5, 2018

Purchasing a salvage engine or transmission can save you a lot of money. Here’s how to make sure you don’t bring home a turd or money pit. [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…]

How To Achieve Power Gains Without Taking Your Engine Apart

January 31, 2021

Adjust ignition, timing, carburetor, air cleaner, and engine oil to improve the performance of each without cracking open your engine. [More…]

How to Test an Ignition Coil

October 7, 2015

This testing procedure is valid for just about any automotive ignition coil. An ohmmeter or Multimeter is needed. [More…]

How To Shave/Fill a Gas Cap Filler Neck on a Chevy C10 Truck

March 14, 2019

Eastwood helps Kenny address the first project of his Chevy C-10 restoration, shaving and patching the fuel filler hole. [More…]

Metal Working Tips and Tricks with Matt

November 14, 2018

Matt covers hammer and dolly use, the bulls-eye pick, hand-held planishing hammer, stud gun, and slide hammer, and shrinking disc. [More…]

How To Repair Rusty Floor Cross Members

April 27, 2020

Fitzee’s Fabrications clearly demonstrates how to make and replace rusty floor cross members on a Ford Bronco with simple tools using his no-nonsense, straight-to-the-point style of metalwork… [More…]

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