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[ October 5, 2025 ] How To Mold and Cast Resin Dashboard Knobs — Recreating the Jewelry of the Dashboard DIY Projects
[ October 5, 2025 ] Fuel Stabilizer Showdown: The Results of a 5-Year Experiment Products & Reviews
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[ October 3, 2025 ] Drag Racing History: The Ultimate Slingshot Dragster Compilation Rides & Roadkillers
[ October 2, 2025 ] Full Rebuild: Ford’s Legendary 300 Straight-Six Roars Back to Life Technical Info
[ October 1, 2025 ] How To Drive a Ford Model T with Jay Leno’s Garage How To & DIY
[ August 27, 2025 ] How To Hand Paint Tailgate Letters – DIY Guide & Video How To & DIY
[ 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
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[ 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
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[ 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
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How to Build a Press Brake

How To Build a Press Brake

A press brake is used to bend plate steel. Daniel shows you how to make a press brake with scrap metal and simple shop tools. [More…]

Weathered Truck Bed

How To Age and Patina Wood

October 1, 2018

Similar effects with pre-mixed paints or stains are doable, but new wood can be aged in minutes with a simple solution of household materials. [More…]

Exhaust Tube Running Boards for the 1940 Plymouth Coupe

Making Custom Running Boards with Exhaust Tube and Sheet Metal

November 23, 2020

Bad Chad Hiltz fabs a set of running boards with a stretch of exhaust pipe, 18 gauge metal, angle iron, cardboard, angle grinder, and welder. [More…]

How To Determine Suspension, Brake, and Wheel Clearance

How To Determine Suspension, Brake, and Wheel Clearance

January 29, 2020

When working with suspension, wheels, and brakes, wheel clearance is key. Follow these easy steps to calculate offset and wheel clearance. [More…]

How To Determine Proper Exhaust Tubing Size

How To Determine Proper Exhaust Tubing Size

August 14, 2018

A guide for exhaust-pipe tube size needed to balance prevention of excessive back-pressure while maintaining adequate exhaust-gas velocity. [More…]

How to Test an Ignition Coil

How to Test an Ignition Coil

October 7, 2015

This testing procedure is valid for just about any automotive ignition coil. An ohmmeter or Multimeter is needed. [More…]

DIY Front Disc Brake Conversion for 1947-59 Chevy and GMC Trucks

DIY Front Disc Brake Conversion for 1947-59 Chevy and GMC Trucks

Restoration Expert and Custom Car Builder David Welch shows us step-by-step how to easily convert a 1947-59 Chevy/GMC Pickup to disc brakes. [More…]

How To Convert a MIG Welder into a TIG Welder

How To Convert a MIG Welder into a TIG Welder

November 12, 2018

The Fabrication Series guides you through the relatively simple process of converting your MIG welder to a TIG welder. [More…]

Chevrolet S10 Frame

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…]

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