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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...]

Casey Loter’s Tesla Swapped ’58 Chevy Apache

May 29, 2020

Casey Loter and Electric 51 Speed Shop started this Chevy Apache EV as a side build, but a Tesla [More...]

Full Build: Junkyard Square Body Tow Truck Is Restored and Modernized

January 19, 2022

A 1977 Chevy C30 Square Body Tow Truck is brought back to life with an engine refresh, chassis repair, [More...]

How To Rebuild 1973-79 Ford F100 Disc Brakes

April 18, 2020

Rebuilding 1973-79 Ford F100 disc brakes, from sandblasting and painting, rotors and spindles, to making sure parts are [More...]

The Easiest Way to Remove Paint to Bare Metal

July 30, 2024

Watch as we show you how to completely strip your car’s panels back to its original bare metal [More...]

Chopped 1931 Ford Model A Gasser ~ 8 Year Build in 8 Minutes

November 3, 2021

Rick, a fabricator at South Side Sleds Custom Cycles & Hot Rods recollects building his 1931 Ford Model A [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...]

Understanding Nitrous Oxide Systems (NOS)

May 13, 2015

If you’re looking to boost engine performance and you’re considering nitrous as the means to bigger power, start [More...]

Understanding Ignition Systems

September 2, 2017

All gasoline engines require an ignition system. Most four-stroke engines use mechanically timed electrical ignition systems. [More…] Also [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 Build a DIY Paint Booth in Your Driveway

March 2, 2021

Mike Finnegan builds a paint booth in his driveway with an E-Z Up Canopy, box fan, some painter’s plastic, and duct tape. [More…]

How To Repair and Restore a Cracked Steering Wheel

How To Repair a Cracked Steering Wheel

September 7, 2020

If you have a ragged old steering wheel and can’t find a replacement, you can refresh it instead with the right tools and supplies. [More…]

Automotive Paint Troubleshooting Causes and Cures

How To Troubleshoot Automotive Paint: Causes and Cures

January 13, 2018

Learn how to correct common automotive paint issues. These tips can help solve practically every automotive refinishing problem imagined. [More…]

DIY Cab Corner Replacement on a Chevy C10

How To Replace Chevrolet/GMC C10 Cab Corners

December 15, 2018

This how-to video takes you through replacing the driver’s side cab corner on a Chevrolet C10 project truck. [More…]

How To Chop a 1947 Buick Sedanette in Two Minutes

April 27, 2018

It took Kjetil Kvipt and his Coupe Devils car club members 9 hours to chop the top on Hans Ola Christensen’s 1947 Buick Sedanette. [More…]

How To Channel A Ford Model A Body

June 6, 2018

Matt demonstrates how to channel a Ford Model A Body down over the frame to give the car a lower overall profile. [More…]

How to Pick BETTER Wheels and Tires for YOUR Car

May 24, 2020

Changing your wheels and tires can completely change the look of your car and also drastically change the handling dynamics. [More…]

How To Fix A Leaking GM 12-bolt Rear-end Pinion Seal

June 4, 2019

Does your rear differential leak gear oil everywhere? Do you keep installing a new pinion seal and having the same problem? Here’s the fix. [More…]

How To Understand Wheel Specs

March 8, 2019

Choosing new wheels is an exciting part of a build, but you’ll need the width, bolt pattern, and offset. Here’s what those numbers mean. [More…]

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