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[ July 25, 2025 ] How To Properly Load & Tie-Down a Hot Rod, Race Car, or Daily Driver on a Tow Trailer How To & DIY
[ December 12, 2024 ] The Key to Making Your Car Fast: The Torque Converter Technical Info
[ December 4, 2024 ] Customizing Ford Crown Victoria Wheels: A Step-by-Step Guide How To & DIY
[ December 3, 2024 ] Struggling to Move Forward With Your Project Vehicle? This Video Is for You! Builds and Examples
[ September 24, 2024 ] How To Make Custom Floating Hubcaps How To & DIY
[ September 19, 2024 ] How To Upholster Door Panels Without Sewing Step-by-Step How To & DIY
[ August 26, 2024 ] How To Find Open and Short Circuits Fast How To & DIY
[ August 23, 2024 ] Next Level Your Project With Custom Laser Cut Parts, FAST DIY Projects
[ August 15, 2024 ] Are Headers Worth It? Headers vs Manifolds: HP, Torque & Sound Technical Info
[ August 9, 2024 ] How To Mix Automotive Paint Step-by-Step How To & DIY
[ August 7, 2024 ] Project Car Still On Jack Stands? Do This… Hot Rod Lifestyle
[ August 5, 2024 ] Adding AC to Your Vintage Vehicle: Vintage Air Heritage Review Products & Reviews
[ August 2, 2024 ] The Impact of Zinc Levels in Engine Oil: A Detailed Analysis Technical Info
[ July 31, 2024 ] How To Wire The Ignition and Starter On Any Classic Engine How To & DIY
[ July 30, 2024 ] Hot Rods — The First Race Cars Hot Rod Lifestyle
[ July 30, 2024 ] Break-In Oil Myth Busting: Why a Fresh Engine Build NEEDS Zinc Technical Info
[ July 30, 2024 ] The Easiest Way to Remove Paint to Bare Metal How To & DIY
[ July 28, 2024 ] How To Spray WET Single Stage BLACK Paint without Orange Peel! How To & DIY
[ July 26, 2024 ] Does Pre-filling The Oil Filter Cause Engine Damage? Technical Info
[ July 25, 2024 ] Step-by-Step Basic Wiring Guide for Hot Rods and Race Cars How To & DIY
[ July 25, 2024 ] The Untold Story of the 427 Super Camaros Rides & Roadkillers
[ July 25, 2024 ] Relics of the Past: The Occoneechee Speedway Hot Rod Lifestyle
[ July 24, 2024 ] How To Select The Right Flowmaster Muffler For Your Vehicle Products & Reviews
[ July 23, 2024 ] How To Get a VIN Number and Title For Your New Car Build How To & DIY
[ July 22, 2024 ] The 5 Rarest American V8 Muscle Wagons Rides & Roadkillers
[ July 22, 2024 ] Unlocking the Power of Your Intake Manifold How To & DIY
[ July 21, 2024 ] How To Install a Distributor Correctly the First Time How To & DIY
[ July 18, 2024 ] The Factory Built Experimental F-100 XL Prototype Drag Truck Rides & Roadkillers
[ July 6, 2024 ] Richard Petty’s 1970 Superbird Roars Back to Life Rides & Roadkillers
[ June 22, 2024 ] A Brief History of Hot Rods Rides & Roadkillers

1936 Ford Truck Door

Aged Painted Lettering on 1936 Ford Truck

An Aged Painted Lettering process is demonstrated using 1-shot lettering enamels and 1-shot clear to get an aged look on the doors. [More…]

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

How to Install a Tire Pressure Monitoring System in Any Car or Truck

September 5, 2019

A TPMS monitors tire pressure and temperature and provides a visual warning light and audible alarm sound when thresholds are exceeded. [More…]

How To Adjust a 700R4 Transmission TV Cable

How To Adjust a 700R4 Transmission TV Cable

December 7, 2019

The geometry and tension are absolutely critical for the Throttle Valve (TV) Cable and transmission to be happy. Here’s how to adjust it. [More…]

How To Install and Shim a Starter

How To Install and Shim a Starter

January 22, 2019

Is your starter gear not engaging, grinding, or kicking out? Here’s how to properly shim a starter and check clearances. [More…]

HVLP Paint Spray Gun Basics Explained + How To Setup and Spray

HVLP Paint Spray Gun Basics Explained + How To Setup and Spray

December 7, 2019

Tom Stringham clearly explains HVLP Paint Spray Gun basics, demonstrates tear down and shows how to set up and spray. [More…]

How To Smoke Tail Lights

How To Smoke Tail Lights

February 12, 2019

If the smoked effect is what you’re going for, you can do this in your own garage. There are many ways to get it done. [More…]

How To Determine Engine and Pinion Angle

How To Determine Engine/Pinion Angle

Engine and pinion angle are relative to the ground. Most engines are set at 3 degrees, this allows the carburetor to sit level, however… [More…]

How To Wire and Electric Fuel Pump

How To Wire an Electric Fuel Pump

Wiring an Electric Fuel Pump – Diagram [More…]

Wheel Bolt Pattern Re-Drill Guide Jig

How To Re-Drill Axles/Brakes For Different Bolt Pattern Wheels

November 3, 2021

This vehicle wheel bolt pattern drill guide helps you drill out both your axle and brake drum or brake rotor to a different bolt pattern. [More…]

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