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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...]

1963 Chevrolet Impala SS Custom Lowrider Project

“Jackpot” 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS Custom Lowrider Build

March 18, 2019

Lay It Low ~ This build photo compilation shows a 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS Custom Lowrider build dubbed “Jackpot”. [More...]

Rusty to Running: Chevy Stovebolt 6 Engine Rebuild Time-lapse

December 11, 2019

This ’60 Chevy 3600 was pulled from the woods, then gets a 216 Stovebolt engine rebuild. Watch the entire [More...]

How To Know Where To Start a Metal Shaping Project

May 21, 2018

One of the biggest challenges when shaping custom metal parts and pieces is how and where to start. [More...]

How To Do An Engine Makeover In Your Driveway

October 2, 2018

Sometimes, all an engine needs is a little TLC in the form of a tune-up and a cleanup [More...]

The Cushman Project ~ 1940’s Cushman Scooter Restoration

August 10, 2019

Matt is determined to reincarnate a 1940s Cushman Scooter into something custom, cool and fast! [More…] Also of Interest: [More...]

Chopped 1951 Chevrolet and 1999 GMC Jimmy Chassis Swap for $3500

Low Budget 1951 Chevrolet on ’99 GMC Jimmy Chassis Swap for $3500

October 26, 2021

Casey’s Customs is chassis swapping a 1951 Chevrolet with an AWD, 6-cylinder 1999 GMC Jimmy donor and has set [More...]

Understanding Car Starters

June 4, 2017

The modern starter motor is a direct current electric motor with a solenoid switch that is similar to [More...]

Understanding the Benefits of Fuel Injection

May 4, 2016

Fuel injection is an electronic system that injects fuel into an engine to burn and has become the [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...]

Chevy, GMC, Dodge, Ford and IH Trucks For Sale in Pella, Iowa

Chevy, GMC, Dodge, Ford, and IH Project Trucks For Sale in Pella, Iowa

September 7, 2020

Doug has managed to keep hundreds of old cars and trucks that are restorable or have very hard to [More...]

How To Rule Out A Spark Plug As Your Problem

May 9, 2019

A very simple but effective method to confirm if a spark plug is/is not the cause of engine starting and/or performance problems. [More…]

How To Smoke Tail Lights

February 12, 2019

If the smoked effect is what you’re going for, you can do this in your own garage. There are many ways to get it done. [More…]

How To Repair a Sagging Headliner

February 15, 2019

Sweet Project Cars demonstrates how to fix a sagging headliner. This method works every time and will hold the liner up for years. [More…]

Slapper Files ~ Auto Body Work's Magic Wand

How To Make Slapper Files ~ DIY Metal Shaping Tool

August 31, 2020

Slapper files make raising a dent while knocking down high spots a piece of cake — the file marks appear in the low spots. [More…]

Beginner English Wheel Basics ~ Build, Buy or Modify and How To Use

August 9, 2021

Karl Fisher overviews English wheels and shows you how to use an English wheel to Planish, Stretch, and Form sheet metal. [More…]

1963-72 Chevy & GMC Truck Longbed to Shortbed Conversion

November 15, 2018

This Longbed to Shortbed Conversion Kit for 1963-1972 Chevy/GMC trucks will take the confusion out of this customization. [More…]

Portawalls - Firestone Style White Wall Tire Inserts

How To Install Portawall White Wall Tire Inserts

January 16, 2018

Portawalls make a great accessory for your custom car, truck, or motorcycle and the whitewall inserts are available in various sizes. [More…]

How To Lengthen or Shorten a Chevy S10 Frame

August 21, 2019

This is an overview on extending or reducing (lengthening or shortening) a Chevy S10 truck frame for a chassis or frame swap. [More…]

How To Install a 1930s-70s Rear Window Seal

January 26, 2021

David and Jason install a window gasket step-by-step using a method that works on most cars and trucks from the 1930s to the late 70s. [More…]

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