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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
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Basic Tools of Metal Finishing ~ How To Use a Hammer and Dolly

February 21, 2021

A hammer & dolly are basic tools for bumping, peening, and finishing metal. Here’s how to use them together to straighten auto body sheet metal. [More…]

DIY Metal Brake for Sheet Metal

DIY Metal Brake for Bending Sheet Metal

Making a simple benchtop sheet metal brake that will bend 16 gauge steel. [More…]

Metal Working Tips and Tricks with Matt

Metal Working Tips and Tricks with Matt

November 14, 2018

Matt covers hammer and dolly use, the bulls-eye pick, hand-held planishing hammer, stud gun, and slide hammer, and shrinking disc. [More…]

Fabricated Metal Parts

Tips and Techniques For Metal Fabrication You Can Be Proud Of!

January 30, 2024

Garage Fab shares a few tips he incorporates into his metal fabrication process, aiming to enhance the final product’s appearance. [More…]

Butt Welding vs Overlapping Sheet Metal Panels

Butt vs Lap Welding Sheet Metal Panels

February 10, 2019

The Hot Rod Hippie discusses Butt Welding vs Overlapping Sheet Metal Panels on your hot rod or custom vehicle project. [More…]

How To Coat Headers with High Temperature Paint

How To Coat Headers with High Temperature Paint

January 6, 2019

From Power Nation Garage ~ How To Coat Headers With High Temperature Paint on this episode of Two Minute Tech! [More…]

How To Turn a Stick Welder Into a TIG Welder

How To Turn a Stick Welder Into a TIG Welder

February 12, 2019

Bob Moffatt demonstrates how to turn any stick welder into a TIG welder with just a few simple changes you can make yourself. [More…]

How To Do An Engine Makeover In Your Driveway

How To Do An Engine Makeover In Your Driveway

October 2, 2018

Sometimes, all an engine needs is a little TLC in the form of a tune-up and a cleanup — fresh paint, valve covers, intake, air cleaner, etc. [More…]

Autocrossing Tires

How To Choose The Best Autocrossing Tire For You

How do you choose the best AutoX tires for you? Summit Racing’s team of experienced autocrossers and racers put together this quick video. [More…]

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