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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...]

1928 Ford Model A Coupe Goes From Yard Art To Driver

September 22, 2022

Ben from Rotter’s Garage bought a 1928 Ford Model A Coupe that’s spent the past 8 years as yard [More...]

Back On The Road In 30 Minutes – Forgotten 50’s 1932 Ford Drag Car

January 12, 2024

This particular ’32 Ford had a rich history as an East Coast hot rod, having been built in the [More...]

How To Remove a Wheel Lug Nut Lock Without a Key

May 15, 2020

Here are 8 ways to remove a wheel lug nut lock without a key, starting off with 3, [More...]

Speed Secrets ~ Getting 500 HP Out of a Small Block Ford

September 17, 2019

Richard Holdener explains the exact formula to get your Small Block Ford to reach 500-horsepower. [More…] Also of [More...]

Wedding Wagon ~ A Weathered ’65 Chevy Becomes Bel Air of the Ball

May 30, 2020

As a wedding surprise for a gearhead pal, Broken Gear’s Kevin and Karson ready a weathered ’65 Chevy station [More...]

ProTouring 1955 Chevrolet RestoMod Build

November 8, 2018

This black ProTouring 1955 Chevy sits on an Art Morrison chassis and is powered by an MSD fuel-injected LS3. [More...]

How To Read and Understand Spark Plugs

April 29, 2019

By closely examining the spark plug insulator firing tip color, you can determine a lot about an engine’s [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...]

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 BIG Trucks For Sale in Harvard, Nebraska

September 16, 2020

Parts trucks and full runners perfect for someone doing a “big Truck” build, above-average cabs perfect for “big short [More...]

How To Wire Hot Rod Turn Signals

December 5, 2017

The one automotive job we all dread is the wiring. Yet, with this wiring diagram even the neophyte mechanic can install turn signals. [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 make clamping and welding a breeze. [More…]

DIY Back Yard Paint Job for 1967 Chevy Impala by Hot Rod Staff

January 13, 2019

Hot Rod magazine staffers show how to trick your friends into a weekend party so you can finally get your hot rod painted! [More…]

What Goes Into Designing An Exhaust System?

How To Design An Exhaust System

March 1, 2019

Richard Waitas from Magnaflow sat down to run us through exactly what goes into designing exhaust systems. [More…]

How To Choose The Right Aftermarket Connecting Rods

May 30, 2020

Aftermarket connecting rods come in various designs, materials, and lengths, and picking the right combo will come down to five key factor [More…]

How To Align Body Panels

July 31, 2018

Perfect paint can’t hide poorly fit panels any more than it will sloppy bodywork. Here is how to get your panel gaps and body lines right. [More…]

Bolt-On Disc Brake Conversion Kits for 8 inch and 9 inch Ford Rear-Ends

Install Bolt-On Disc Brake Conversion Kit on 8″ and 9″ Ford Rear-Ends

May 7, 2020

Safety matters, especially if you’re going to have passengers. Fortunately, this kit runs close to what you’d pay to replace original drums. [More…]

How To Disassemble An Early Ford Straight Axle (with stuck rusty bolts)

December 11, 2018

Matt and Mike show the down and dirty on how to blow apart a front axle. There were only a few parts that were tossed in the trash. [More…]

How To Calculate Size of Carburetor Needed in CFM

How To Calculate the Size of Carburetor Needed in CFM

December 3, 2020

Optimize performance with a correctly sized carburetor: This calculator gives the engine’s air intake volume requirements in CFM… [More…]

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