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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...]

Deep Drop 1974 Citroen HY Van Build

May 17, 2019

This 1974 Citroën HY Van is full custom and scratch built specifically to house a Mazda RX7 13B Rotary [More...]

Westen Champlin and his Supercharged 1968 Dodge Charger

Abandoned ’68 Charger Gets Rescued and Supercharged. Will It Survive?

January 28, 2022

This ’68 Charger rescue could’ve been a build series, but Westen Champlin dumps it all in a 12-minute extravaganza [More...]

How To Install Universal Rear Step Notch Kit from Welder Series

June 12, 2020

This Rear Step Notch Kit is easy to assemble and install. The pieces fit together using alignment tabs to [More...]

How To TIG Weld ANY Gap

February 8, 2019

Justin Voss shares his go to method for TIG welding up a gap ending up with a weld [More...]

Rusty but Rare 1976 Chevy K10 Sport Truck Revival!

January 6, 2023

Dalton from Pole barn Garage works to revive a rusty but rare 1976 Chevy K10 Sport truck from Kevin [More...]

The Insane Build of the C1RS ~ A 1962 Chevrolet Corvette

April 28, 2019

The build snowballed into something akin to a GM-built concept car ~ a modern ’62 Corvette infused with Europeanesque [More...]

Uses For Different Tire Applications

February 8, 2019

Different tire applications ~ Depending on where you’re taking your rig helps determines what tires you’ll need. [More…] [More...]

How To Choose And Use Automotive Hardline

November 3, 2018

Hardline materials each have pros and cons so you’ll need to consider the specific application or vehicle system [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...]

Classic Original Exterior Sun Visors For Sale

Original Exterior Sun Visors For Sale ~ Chevy, Ford, Mercury, Mopar, More

November 20, 2020

Adding sun visors to your vehicle can help you see while driving in bright sunshine or to add that [More...]

How To Make a Radius Bending Fixture for Sheet Metal

January 3, 2019

Ron Covell shows how easy it is to build a radius bending attachment that mounts to a workbench. [More…]

How To Apply Gold Leaf To Your Paint Job

February 5, 2019

One art that seems to be slowly dying off is Pinstriping. So this pinstripe trick is one that will make your ride pop – gold leafing. [More…]

How To Identify And Measure Bolts

January 2, 2019

Here’s how you can tell the difference between the grade, thread pitch, diameter, and length of the bolt. [More…]

How To Install A Transmission Temperature Gauge

June 14, 2017

A Transmission Temperature Gauge allows you to monitor the operating temperature of your transmission by measuring the transmission fluid’s temperature. Overseeing these temperatures assists in ensuring that your transmission does not overheat causing major damage. [More…]

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