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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...]

1955 Chevrolet 3100 Step Side Pickup Truck Build

April 6, 2019

This 1955 Chevrolet 3100 Step Side Pickup Truck was built by the Hot Rod Factory, Minnesota’s premier hot rod [More...]

1974 International Harvester Loadstar Custom

May 10, 2019

This Loadstar was an eBay Motors purchase with a long-term goal of building a custom roll-back wrecker and car [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 [More...]

How To Install and Shim a Starter

January 22, 2019

Is your starter gear not engaging, grinding, or kicking out? Here’s how to properly shim a starter and [More...]

Shortened C10 Longbed to Shortbed with No Frame Welding

How To Shorten a C10 Longbed to Shortbed with No Frame Welding

April 1, 2020

Dan at DD Speed Shop has figured out how to shorten a longbed C10 to shortbed without any welding [More...]

Home-Built: Custom Off-Road Buggy Build

December 2, 2018

JP Massey’s Custom Off-Road Buggy is a 97′ 350 Vortec/4L80E powered beast that rolls on a pair of Rockwell 2.5 ton front [More...]

Understanding Anti-lock Braking Systems (ABS)

September 18, 2017

An Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) prevents the wheels from locking while you are braking and generally shortens the [More...]

Popular Automotive Math Formulas and Conversions

June 13, 2013

Popular Automotive Math Formulas and Conversions including RPM, MPH, Displacement, Rear-End Ratio, and Transmission Ratio. [More…] Also 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 Truck Beds For Sale in Harvard, Nebraska

September 9, 2020

Current Inventory includes full beds, parts, and trailer conversions perfect for someone doing a restoration or rat rod project. [More...]

English Wheel Metal Forming Techniques with Ron Covell

November 8, 2018

Master Metalworker Ron Covell demonstrates basic English Wheel techniques, highlights from the ‘English Wheel Techniques’ DVD. [More…]

How To Retain, Threadlock and Safety Wire Bolts

January 8, 2019

When lock washers or lock nuts are not enough, here’s how to drill hardware for castle nuts, cotter pins and safety wire. [More…]

How To Drive a Ford Model T with Jay Leno’s Garage

October 1, 2025

Jay guides his producer through the Model T’s unusual operating system, which is anything but intuitive by modern standards. [More…]

How To Upgrade Your Small Block Chevy On The Cheap

How To Get More Power from your Chevrolet Small Block on a Budget

November 15, 2018

These are solid tips for getting more power out of your small-block Chevrolet engine, at home, and on the cheap. [More…]

How To Get Perfect Panel Gaps in Doors, Fenders, Hood

December 12, 2018

TC Penick of Bay One Customs shows you his trick to get perfect panel gaps when building or restoring a car or truck. [More…]

How To Make Fender Skirts From Scratch

November 11, 2018

Matt from Eastwood takes you through some different metal fabrication techniques used to make a fender skirt. [More…]

Chassis Stiffening: How To Firm The Flex

November 12, 2017

Learn the basics of chassis stiffening to reduce flex and increase rigidity so you can get the most out of your ride. [More…]

How To Choose The Right Camshaft

July 12, 2019

Pat Topolinski from Engine Power goes over one of the most discussed topics when it comes to engines: cam selection. Here’s how you can choose the right cam for your application. [More…]

Cleaning off surface rust and polishing a 1963 Oldsmobile 98

How To Remove Surface Rust from a Classic Car

December 16, 2018

Removing and cleaning off surface rust and polishing a 1963 Oldsmobile 98 with Scotchbrite and CLR. [More…]

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