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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...]

1951 Dodge Crusader Chop Top Before and After Build

1951 Dodge Crusader Build Start To Finish

February 2, 2021

Halfass Kustoms transforms a 1951 Dodge Crusader from auction purchase to a smooth chop top custom cruiser. [More…] Also [More...]

GM B-Body Chassis Narrowing for Body Swap

How To Narrow a Chassis to Fit Your Swap

March 28, 2018

How to narrow the frame rails of GM 4th Generation B-Body Platform for chassis swapping many 40s, 50, and [More...]

Protected and Preserved Patina or Rust Without Clear Coat

How To Protect and Preserve Patina or Rust Without Clear Coat

June 1, 2020

How to protect rust or patina with a formula of boiled linseed oil and mineral spirits that you [More...]

How To Fix Sloppy Steering ~ Problems and Solutions

February 15, 2019

Armed with the knowledge you’ll gain from this video, there’s no reason your steering can’t be made tighter [More...]

Bolt-In 9-Inch Rear End Swap for 1988-98 Chevy Trucks

February 16, 2024

This is a game-changing product from Speedway Motors: the bolt-in OBS Chevy 9-inch housing designed specifically for 88-98 GM [More...]

1955 Chevrolet 4 Door to 2 Door Conversion in 4 Minutes

July 25, 2019

“I always wanted a ’55 Chevy 2 door post but they’re priced out of reach. I decided to do [More...]

Understanding Distributors

July 14, 2016

Distributors route the high voltage into the correct firing order to the spark plugs. Both magnetos and battery [More...]

Understanding Disc Brakes

August 3, 2017

To better explain how disc brakes work, we go over the components of the brake and the technology [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...]

Junk Yard Tour ~ Martell's Salvage, North Dakota

Martell’s Salvage has 1,000s of Project Cars and Trucks For Sale in ND

October 15, 2020

Martell’s Salvage has more than 4,000 vehicles on hand, the bulk of which are fully restorable project vehicles. Take [More...]

How To Get Abandoned Vehicles Rescued & Running: Tips From The Pros

February 7, 2022

A panel of experts offer up their best tips for getting left for dead vehicles and equipment rescued and running again. [More…]

Wheels: Measure Twice, Buy Once

June 7, 2018

Learn The Right Way To Measure for Wheel Size Before You Place An Order: Bolt Pattern, Wheel Width, Backspacing… [More…]

How To Adjust TH350 and TH400 Shift Points with a Vacuum Modulator

Change TH350 & TH400 Shift Points with an Adjustable Vacuum Modulator

December 7, 2019

The B&M GM TH400 and TH350 Vacuum Modulator is fully adjustable, allowing you to customize the shift points (within a range of 2-4 mph). [More…]

How To Find and Build the Perfect Classic Truck Project

September 4, 2021

Want to know more about getting started with a classic truck project. Here’s pointers on how to find a project truck and how to build one. [More…]

How To Narrow a Ford 8.8 Inch Rearend

November 9, 2018

The Ford 8.8 is cheap to modify and replace parts on. This video covers strip-down, measurements, cutting, and welding a Ford 8.8 rear-end. [More…]

How To Choose The Best Autocrossing Tire For You

March 15, 2022

How do you choose the best AutoX tires for you? Summit Racing’s team of experienced autocrossers and racers put together this quick video. [More…]

How To Make Simple Carbon Fiber Panels

April 2, 2019

This video demonstrates step-by-step the basics of carbon fiber lay-up for vacuum bagging. Starter kit information. [More…]

DIY Carpet Installation in a Classic Chevy / GMC Truck

DIY Carpet and Sound Deadening Installation in a Classic Truck

November 29, 2018

Installing new carpet, sound deadener, and jute padding is an easy DIY weekend job that’ll quickly freshen up the interior of your truck. [More…]

Slap Shift Side Detent Shifter for GM TH200, TH250, TH350, and TH400

November 10, 2021

This Side Detent Shifter is perfect for your GM Turbo-Hydramatic-equipped project and mounts solidly to your transmission tunnel. [More…]

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