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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...]

How To Build a High-Performance Flathead Ford Engine

August 7, 2019

Installing camshaft, crankshaft & front cover, piston & rod assembly & installation, pan, valve & head assembly, and engine [More...]

1951 Chevrolet 3100 ~ 1995 Caprice Classic Chassis Swap

1951 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup ~ 1995 Caprice Classic DIY Chassis Swap

January 4, 2019

The story of Daniel Hammerle’s 1951 Chevrolet 3100 pickup truck and 1995 Caprice Classic chassis swap adventure. [More…] Also [More...]

How To Maximize 6.0L LS Engine Performance ~ 10 Mod Combos Tested

August 27, 2020

Richard Holdener explains and dynos 10 different mod combos including a variety of different heads, cams, and intakes [More...]

How To Test and Assess the Health of an Older Engine

April 29, 2019

Any used engine will have some miles on it. Here are a few tests you can run to [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...]

Chris Rusch’s 1930 Sedan Hot Rod Build

December 22, 2018

This movie short documents Chris Rusch’s Hot Rod build that transpired over a 4-day period with an incredibly talented [More...]

Understanding Air Intakes

August 18, 2017

Among the most popular styles of air intakes are short ram intakes, cold air intakes, and ram air [More...]

Understanding Tie Rods

September 30, 2016

Tie rods are slender structural rods used as a tie and capable of carrying tensile loads only and [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...]

Insane Ford Flathead Stash to be Sold-Off!

May 17, 2019

Matt has been helping a local Early Ford guru thin down on his stash of parts, and is readying [More...]

Teach Yourself To MIG Weld With This Video

August 18, 2019

There is so much more to welding, but this is without a doubt enough info to get you started MIG welding RIGHT NOW! [More…]

Squarebody 73-87 GM Truck Longbed to Shortbed Chassis Conversion Kit

February 18, 2022

This DIY Chassis Conversion kit eliminates the guesswork and includes everything you need to complete this popular conversion yourself. [More…]

1973 Camaro with Holley RetroBright LED Headlights

How To Install Holley RetroBright LED Headlights in a Classic Car or Truck

February 4, 2022

RetroBright LED Headlights offer plug & play compatibility, better visibility, and 6 times longer life over traditional sealed beam headlights. [More…]

How To Build a Press Brake

May 6, 2018

A press brake is used to bend plate steel. Daniel shows you how to make a press brake with scrap metal and simple shop tools. [More…]

How To Tune Out Carburetor Hesitation ~ Accelerator Pump Magic

March 22, 2021

Getting your carbureted engine to snap off idle like a fuel-injected one can be a simple matter of fine-tuning the accelerator pump. [More…]

How To Rebuild An Edelbrock 4-Barrel AFB-style Performance Carburetor

March 21, 2021

The crew shows how to save cold-hard-cash by overhauling an Edelbrock AFB-style 4 barrel performance carburetor. [More…]

How To Make Tools To Stretch Sheet Metal

January 16, 2019

Kyle Voss of The Fab Forums demonstrates a tool he made to help stretch sheet metal. [More…]

How To Convert Your AC welder to DC for Stronger Welds

How To Convert an AC Welder to DC for Stronger Welds

March 5, 2019

An easy way to convert an AC welder to a DC welder ~ wire in an inexpensive rectifier and achieve stronger weld using 7018 rods. [More…]

How To Replace Ball Joints

September 14, 2017

With a good set of instructions, a small amount of mechanical knowledge, and a bit of patience, you can change the ball joint yourself. [More…]

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