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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...]

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...]

1940 Willys Cabover Custom COE Chassis Swap and Build

January 14, 2015

This is a very well photo-documented build that combines a ’40 Willys Sedan, a ’92 Dodge 1 ton truck, [More...]

GM LSx Engine Swap ~ Wiring Harness Preparation

August 28, 2018

The idea is to end up with a simplified engine harness that only needs a minimum number of [More...]

Old Car or Truck? How To Boost Performance

July 14, 2016

Whether it’s the economy or simply because vehicles are more durable, an increasing number of people are driving [More...]

Insane Lincoln V-12 Lucite Steering Wheel Transformation

January 19, 2020

Matt from Iron Trap Garage bought a Lincoln Continental V-12 steering wheel. Follow along as this rough steering wheel [More...]

1954 Ford F100 / 2000 Lincoln Towncar Chassis Swap for Under $1,000

June 29, 2021

Casey’s Customs chassis swaps a $250 1954 Ford truck body on to a 140K Mile 2000 Lincoln Towncar chassis [More...]

Understanding Catalytic Converters

August 4, 2015

A catalytic converter is a component found in the exhaust system of a vehicle. The catalytic converter burns [More...]

Understanding Performance Brakes

April 18, 2015

Performance brakes are designed to take much more abuse than normal brake components. Here is everything else you [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 Turn an Engine Stand into an Engine Run Stand

January 5, 2019

See how D. Eby converted a simple engine stand into a complete engine run stand to facilitate pre-install engine break-ins. [More…]

How To Make A Battery Tray With Simple Tools

May 10, 2021

Fitzee’s Fabrications demonstrates how to make a battery tray with recycled metal and simple tools and a no-nonsense approach. [More…]

How To Brighten Classic Car Headlights with Relays

November 20, 2018

Classic car headlights are prone to voltage loss due to how they are wired. Add two relays to the system to quickly solve the problem. [More…]

Cast Aluminum Bolt Hole With Damage and Repaired Threads

How To Weld A Cast Aluminum Bolt Hole Without Damaging Threads

May 12, 2020

Cast aluminum weld repairs are hard. Welding around a bolt hole w/o damaging threads is even more difficult. This trick may help your repair. [More…]

Custom Painted and Airbrushed Skull and Pinstriped Flames

How To Custom Paint and Airbrush a Realistic Skull and Pinstriped Flames

November 4, 2020

How to airbrush a realistic-looking skull and layout classic style flames in a granite texture on a Harley Davidson gas tank. [More…]

How To Make an Inexpensive DIY Fab Table

December 6, 2018

Justin demonstrates a very useful design of a fabrication table using inexpensive and strong materials to make a table more versatile for fab. [More…]

How To Recover Your Headliner

February 15, 2019

In this video I will show you how to recover your headliner the proper way so that you can have your car looking great again. [More…]

How To Troubleshoot and Fix Common Problems with a Plasma Cutter

How To Troubleshoot and Fix Common Plasma Cutter Problems

December 21, 2018

Scott goes over how to fix problems with a plasma cutter including correct air and power settings, consumable issues and poor technique… [More…]

How To Drift with Ken Block

August 30, 2015

Ken Block explains how he does his magic before he gets behind the wheel of his 845bhp Hoonicorn Mustang to give us the ride of our life. [More…]

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