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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...]

1960 Chevrolet Impala 6.2 LS3 Powered Restomod Project

April 26, 2019

Take a closer look at the 1960 Chevrolet Impala 4 dr project. It is being brought up to modern [More...]

Finishing a Late Friend’s Handmade 1956 “Baby” Buick Special Mini Car

September 1, 2022

Karl Fisher is working to honor a late friend who started building a mini ’56 Buick Special from the [More...]

How To Remove Stains From Carpet or Cloth ~ For Car or Home

March 5, 2019

How to Remove nasty stains in your automotive carpet or cloth seating. With this special mix, the stains [More...]

How to Super Clean Your Windshield

September 22, 2019

With this method, the rain beads up and rolls off the windshield leaving great visibility. Bugs and bird [More...]

High Performance 1962 Pontiac Catalina 4 Speed Revival

January 29, 2024

Mortske revives 1962 Pontiac Catalina with a ’68 GTO 400 Engine, a ’78 Trans Am Super T10 4-speed transmission, [More...]

Custom Chevy Trucks Cowboy Boot Shift Knob

Crafting A Chevy Trucks Cowboy Boot Shift Knob

January 30, 2024

Look behind the scenes of creating a unique Chevrolet Bowtie Chevy Trucks logo shift knob, a stunning piece of [More...]

Common V8 Firing Orders, Distributor Locations and Rotation Directions

January 25, 2021

Common Firing Orders. MSD Ignition created this helpful chart that displays many common V8 firing orders and distributor [More...]

How To Measure, Cut, Fit, and Weld Automotive Patch Panels

March 7, 2021

Lakeside Autobody focuses on measuring, cutting, fitting, and welding homemade, DIY automotive sheet metal patch panels. [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...]

Project and Part Cars and Trucks For Sale Wichita Kansas

New Arrivals: Ford Chevy GMC Oldsmobile and Studebaker Near Wichita

February 22, 2021

We tour New Arrivals at Rust Rach near Wichita Kansas with 150+ 1930s, 40s, 50s, 60s & 70s projects [More...]

10 Fabrication Tips in 10 Minutes

April 8, 2021

Justin Voss delivers 10 quick and easy time-saving welding and metal fabrication tips in 10 minutes. [More…]

How to Build a Custom Transmission and Driveshaft Tunnel

June 8, 2018

Matt’s Ford Model A gets a custom transmission and driveshaft tunnel. He’ll show you how to create these tunnels using tools from Eastwood. [More…]

How To Install An Oxygen Sensor Bung

April 25, 2019

When engine swapping up to a fuel injected engine, there are a few things to consider when installing the exhaust, including O2 sensors. [More…]

How To Make a Beater Bag ~ Poor Man’s Shot Bag

January 17, 2019

Jere Kirkpatrick shows you how to easily make a Beater Bag (or shot bag, sand bag) for shaping sheet metal for cheap. [More…]

Speed Square Hack for Every Welder

November 28, 2019

Turn your generic speed square into a welders speed square in 5 minutes. Here’s how. [More…]

How To Lengthen or Shorten a Chevy S10 Frame

August 21, 2019

This is an overview on extending or reducing (lengthening or shortening) a Chevy S10 truck frame for a chassis or frame swap. [More…]

This Tool is the Easiest Way To Straighten Brake and Fuel Line Tubing

March 5, 2021

Tubing straighteners are a quick & easy tool to straighten bent or coiled steel, stainless steel, copper & aluminum brake or fuel lines. [More…]

How To Install A Transmission Temperature Gauge

June 14, 2017

A Transmission Temperature Gauge allows you to monitor the operating temperature of your transmission by measuring the transmission fluid’s temperature. Overseeing these temperatures assists in ensuring that your transmission does not overheat causing major damage. [More…]

How to Choose Between Cat-back vs Axle-back vs Muffler Exhaust

March 1, 2019

Differences in design, sound, and performance of Flowmaster muffler, Axle-back, or Cat-Back exhaust system for your vehicle. [More…]

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