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The Unexpected Freedom of Driving an Old Car

November 15, 2025

When most people look at an old car, they see headaches: breakdowns, repairs, and the constant fear of something [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...]

1934 DeSoto Airflow Custom by Bad Chad Customs

January 12, 2019

Bad Chad Customs took on a commission to build a custom 1930s style delivery truck, starting with a discarded [More...]

1962 Chevy C30 on a Dodge 4x4 Dually Chassis

Budget Body Swap ~ 1962 Chevy C30 on a ’95 Dodge 4×4 Dually Chassis

July 8, 2020

Meet “Moose The Manbuhlance” ~ A 1962 Chevrolet C30 chassis swapped with a 1995 Dodge 3500 Cummins 4×4. Here’s [More...]

31 Best DIY Homemade Tools and Ideas

November 8, 2018

Simply Scrap Metal and Skills ~ These are 31 of the best DIY handmade and homemade tools and [More...]

How To Build a Press Brake

May 6, 2018

A press brake is used to bend plate steel. Daniel shows you how to make a press brake [More...]

1953 Chevrolet 3100 Suburban Build

January 1, 2019

Hand Built Cars ~ Sly’s 1953 Chevrolet 3100 Suburban full build album. [More…] Also of Interest: 1948 Chevrolet 3100 [More...]

Custom Chevy Trucks Cowboy Boot Shift Knob

Crafting A Chevy Trucks Cowboy Boot Shift Knob

January 30, 2024

Look behind the scenes of creating a unique Chevrolet Bowtie Chevy Trucks logo shift knob, a stunning piece of [More...]

Understanding Exhaust Systems

March 26, 2017

Exhaust systems are a series of pipes that evacuate spent gases from an engine. Understand the components of [More...]

Take A Few Extra Minutes and Do Things Right

April 16, 2019

Stacey David talks about doing things right the first time and not settling for “it works OK” — [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 Trucks Chevrolet GMC Project Vehicles and Cabs

Chevrolet and GMC Project Trucks For Sale in Great Bend, Kansas

August 23, 2020

Nobody Else’s Auto LLC has Chevrolet and GMC projects, build and part donor quality trucks for sale in Great [More...]

How To Swap 454 Big Block Chevrolet Valve Springs

How To Change 454 Big Block Chevrolet Valve Springs

December 16, 2018

Richard Holdener shows step-by-step how to change the valve springs in a 454 Big Block Chevrolet yourself. [More…]

Step-by-Step Basic Wiring Guide for Hot Rods and Race Cars

July 25, 2024

This video is your go-to guide for car wiring basics, including race car wiring, alternator wiring, automotive wiring, and more. [More…]

How To Check If Your Amazing Barn Find Actually Runs

January 6, 2019

You’ve found a fantastic vintage car or truck project, and it’s cheap — But is it really worth repairing, or is it a dud? [More…]

How To Recover Your Headliner

February 15, 2019

In this video I will show you how to recover your headliner the proper way so that you can have your car looking great again. [More…]

How To Clean Old Brake and Fuel Lines with Aerosol Injected Cleaner

June 9, 2020

Eastwood’s award-winning Aerosol-Injected Cleaning System directs a focused blast of cleaner to penetrate deep into hard-to-reach places. [More…]

How To Measure for a Straight Axle Spring

September 28, 2018

There are two measurements that you can use to determine what straight axle spring length you’ll need for your project. [More…]

Metal Forming Radius Bends With A T-Stake

May 9, 2018

Kent White demonstrates how to make a quickly and easily form a radius bend using a post-mounted T-stake. [More…]

How To Identify a 4L60E Transmission and Decipher Case Tags

March 28, 2022

Various case changes and other differences in the 4l60E Transmission variations since 1993 are discussed with a full list of Tag ID meanings. [More…]

How To Make A Custom Battery Box

December 9, 2018

The Fab Forums make a custom battery box for the twin turbo project… [More…]

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