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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...]

1950 Chevrolet 3100 5-Window Pickup Truck Build

September 7, 2019

Austin Beutner’s 1950 Chevrolet 3100 5-window pickup truck built by Roy Brizio Street Rods out of South San Francisco, [More...]

1956 Ford F100 RestoMod Pickup Truck Project

1956 Ford F100 Pickup Truck Build Photo Compilation

April 1, 2019

Build photo compilation of a 1956 Ford F100 restomod pickup truck project built by Ford-Trucks.com member 56panelford. [More…] Also [More...]

How To Identify a Bad Engine ~ Teardown and Autopsy of a 461ci Pontiac

November 12, 2020

Here are some easy tips for novice and backyard mechanics to avoid getting a worn-out or even destroyed [More...]

How To Make a Beater Bag ~ Poor Man’s Shot Bag

January 17, 2019

Jere Kirkpatrick shows you how to easily make a Beater Bag (or shot bag, sand bag) for shaping [More...]

Viper V10 Powered 1951 Hudson Wasp Build

August 16, 2019

Kenny’s Rod Shops’ Viper V10 Powered 1951 Hudson Wasp Build. The shops’ fab team in Boise, ID masterfully crafted [More...]

R/T BAKER ~ A 360 Magnum Swapped Studebaker Pickup

R/T BAKER ~ 5.9L Magnum Dodge Dakota Swapped Studebaker Pickup

February 9, 2019

A 1952 Studebaker 2R6 Pickup Truck sitting on a Dodge Dakota R/T donor chassis with a 5.9 Magnum engine [More...]

How To Use A Digital Multimeter

February 19, 2018

The digital multimeter is the go-to tool for electrical problems in a car and is the proper tool [More...]

How To Set Ignition Timing

February 28, 2018

Setting the timing on your engine is one of the most misunderstood adjustments. Here is how to set [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 Build A Sleeper Volkswagen

October 25, 2015

The Mighty Car Mods boys embark on an ambitious project to build an epic sleeper with a 1000% increase in power. [More…]

How To Perform an Engine Compression Test

August 11, 2021

Compression testing measures the condition of an engine’s cylinders, rings, and valves. This article covers both Dry and Wet compression tests. [More…]

How to Wire an LS Engine Harness ~ De-Pinning and Crimping

September 3, 2020

Holley Performance explains which connectors and crimpers you’ll need to build a custom wiring harness for your LS engine project. [More…]

1965 Chevrolet C10 RideTech Air Suspension Install

November 29, 2018

Johnny Merder from RideTech installs a complete air ride suspension system on his family-owned 1965 Chevrolet C10 truck. [More…]

How To Make Your Own Rust Penetrant at Home

September 20, 2017

We’ve stumbled upon a simple rust penetrant solution that will make getting your stuck nuts and bolts off easier than ever before. [More…]

How To Get Neat MIG Welds In 3 Easy Steps

April 10, 2020

Here are 3 quick steps to get neat and consistent MIG welds for your projects. [More…]

Extreme Budget Small Block Chevrolet Engine Build

Extreme Budget Small Block Chevrolet Engine for Under $700

February 15, 2019

Build a 305 Small Block Chevrolet engine on an extreme budget, a capable engine for a Rat Rod project that still has some coolness to it. [More…]

How To Clean a MIG Welder Nozzle and Keep It Clean

April 10, 2022

How to clean your MIG torch, why it’s important, what build-up does to the wire tip, and how it makes the entire welding process easier. [More…]

Patch Panel blended Into factory body lines

How To Blend Patch Panels Into Factory Body Lines

June 26, 2020

Matt walks us through the process of blending the body lines at the wheel arch between the patch panel and the original line. [More…]

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