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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...]

The Supersleeper Project ~ Subaru WRX Powered VW Super Beetle

December 27, 2020

The step-by-step process of a 2009 Subaru WRX powered 1973 Super Beetle bug engine conversion and restoration project. [More…]

1936 Ford Humpback Rat Rod Roadster Build

February 20, 2018

We started with a chassis, straight axle, wishbone, spring, and a 1936 Ford Four Door Humpback body that was [More...]

How To Make a SOLID Angle Grinder Stand

January 12, 2019

Barts Metalwork demonstrates the process used to create a simply SOLID grinder stand… [More…] Also of Interest: 7 [More...]

How To Prep a Patch Panel for Welding

July 10, 2019

The Pneumatic Perfect Panel Prep Tool easily provides a perfectly beveled 45° weld-prepped edge in 20 or 18 [More...]

1950 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery GM B-Body Chassis Swap

February 23, 2018

This classic 1950 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery is chassis swapped on 4th Gen GM B-Body ’93 Caprice Classic that will [More...]

1968 Chevrolet C10 Shortbed RestoMod Build

December 4, 2018

This build started as a father and son project with a 1968 Chevy C10 cab — It’s just that [More...]

Automotive Painting Basics and Techniques with Kevin Tetz

April 28, 2019

Kevin Tetz shows you the basics of painting, setting up a paint gun and spraying a car with [More...]

Understanding Hot Engine Starts

August 11, 2015

It is usually a cold engine, which is exposed to extreme weather that is difficult to start. However, [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 Choose the Right Stick Electrode

January 8, 2019

It is important to know the characteristics of different stick welding electrodes ~ Stick Welding 201: Learning Electrode Characteristics. [More…]

How To Tear Down A Chevrolet 350 Small Block Engine

How To Tear Down a Chevy 350 Small Block Engine

November 29, 2018

Chris shows you step by step how to tear down a junkyard small block Chevy 350 engine to prepare it for a rebuild. [More…]

How To Install a Tachometer

October 27, 2019

Tachometer installation can be as simple as connecting the tach’s sending wire to the negative side of the ignition coil, while other ignition systems feature a dedicated tach sending circuit. [More…]

How To Get a Car Sponsored for the SEMA Show

Custom Car Builders: Get Sponsored and Make it to The SEMA Show

November 10, 2018

Car builder Dustin Williams, part of the SEMA Young Guns Crew, dives into some new parts and talks about getting car sponsorships for SEMA. [More…]

How To Test a Power Brake Booster

April 6, 2019

If the brake pedal feels hard while the engine is running, the power brake booster is not operating correctly. Here’s how to properly test your power brake booster. [More…]

How To Change 1963-1987 Chevy and GMC Truck Front Coil Springs

March 21, 2019

Whether you’re replacing the stock springs or installing lowering springs, this guide shows the steps to make the job easy, quick, and safe! [More…]

Elevate Your Wiring Projects with This Clever Hack!

February 19, 2024

Merricks Garage offers a comprehensive guide to efficient and effective electrical wire labeling techniques. [More…]

How to Save Money on Your Hot Rod Build or Classic Car Restoration

September 17, 2018

Here are a couple tips right off to help keep costs under control as you embark on your hot rod project or build. [More…]

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) or Stick Welding

How To Stick Weld ~ Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Beginner Basics

November 2, 2020

Here’s everything that you need to know when starting out with Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), more commonly known as stick welding. [More…]

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