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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...]

The Schroll 1932 Ford Coupe’s First Drive Since The 1950s + Full Build

March 6, 2022

In Early 2020 Iron Trap Garage purchased this 1932 Ford Coupe from the estate of Larry Schroll. Here’s the [More...]

1937 Dodge Rat Rod Build by Broke Bastard Garage

May 15, 2020

This series of videos takes you through the whole 1937 Dodge custom rat rod build by Broke Bastard Garage. [More...]

How To Bench Start an Old Hot Rod Motor ~ First Start In Years

September 16, 2020

DD Speed Shop’s Dan acquires and fires a 400 SBC with tunnel ram out of an old Willy’s [More...]

Does Back-Dragging Dull a File? Machinist Metal Hand File Usage Test

November 22, 2021

Coarse, medium, and fine machinist files are tested to see if back-dragging dulls a file like many claim. [More...]

Building a Budget Hot Rod Chassis

April 9, 2020

DD Speed Shops “T Wrecks” build is turning out to be a visual guide for the ins-and-outs of building [More...]

I Went To The Factory Five Build School ~ It Was Awesome!

April 14, 2019

The Factory Five Build School is a hands-on, three day workshop where students build a Factory Five Kit Car [More...]

Understanding Hot Engine Starts

August 11, 2015

It is usually a cold engine, which is exposed to extreme weather that is difficult to start. However, [More...]

How to Make Spark Plug Wires

October 13, 2018

Hagerty’s Kyle Smith walks you through the process of building spark plug wires for your classic car or [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...]

Bud’s Salvage ~ 1930s-70s Parts and Project Cars/Trucks in Oklahoma

March 2, 2022

Mr. Goodpliers tours Bud’s Salvage to check out their inventory of 1930s to 1970s vintage cars and trucks available [More...]

Inexpensive Universal Hot Rod Disc Brake Conversions

May 20, 2020

Dan at DD Speed Shop is putting fresh binders on the ’57 Chevy Bel Air with a Right Stuff Products universal disc brake conversion kit. [More…]

How To Install One-Piece Door Glass in 1955-59 Chevy & GMC Trucks

January 4, 2019

How To Install One-Piece Door Glass in 1955-59 Chevrolet and GMC Task Force Series Pickups, Panel Trucks, and Suburbans. [More…]

How To Apply Compound, Polish, and Wax by Hand

August 4, 2020

It’s possible to get great results, by hand, with compound, polish or wax as long as you use the right products and the right technique. [More…]

How To Make a Fan Shroud for Electric Fans with Basic Tools

April 4, 2021

Fitzee’s Fabrications walks you through making a simple aluminum fan shroud for dual electric fans with basic tools. [More…]

How To Assess an Unfinished Project

April 16, 2019

What happens when you come into an unfinished project vehicle? How do you know what’s sitting in your garage? And how can you find out? [More…]

How to Install a Hidden Fuel Pump Kill Switch

How To Install a Hidden Kill Switch ~ A Cheap Anti-Theft System

April 30, 2019

Don’t install an expensive car alarm or use ineffective methods to prevent car theft. Learn how to install an inexpensive hidden kill switch. [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 Weld Steel to Stainless Steel

January 11, 2019

Can you MIG weld Stainless Steel to Mild Steel? The answer is yes. Here is how to weld mild steel to stainless steel. [More…]

How To Wire Your Rat Bike or Motorcycle Project

How To Wire Your Motorcycle or Rat Bike ~ Basic Wiring Diagrams

March 22, 2018

Wiring harnesses can be complex, but a bare-bones bike build project means that you can eliminate a lot — Here are the basic wiring diagrams. [More…]

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