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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...]

Porsche 911 Big Engine Hot Rods by Danton Arts Kustoms

January 23, 2019

French hot rod builder Danton Arts Kustoms has transformed a couple of salvaged Porsche 911s into hellaciously badass hot [More...]

Dan Edwards’ 1938 Ford Truck Build Project

January 15, 2018

Dan Edwards 1938 Ford Truck project with 347ci engine, BW T5, Ford 8.8 rear, and Holley Sniper EFI, and [More...]

How To Rebuild Bottom End ~ Chevy 350 Small Block Engine

January 9, 2019

Chris shows you how to rebuild the bottom end of a Chevy 350 V8 small block engine. [More…] [More...]

Old Dog, New Truck ~ Redoing Your Late-Model Truck Interior

March 16, 2021

From new dash, leather bench seat cover to carpet, Stacey shows you what a difference a weekend, some [More...]

1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Convertible Build

May 30, 2019

This is a very desirable 1966 Chevelle SS convertible that is 100% number-matching with a 350 HP 396 and [More...]

1960s Plymouth Fury Engine Extraction and Trade-In for the Next Project

April 21, 2022

Pole Barn Garage scores a Plymouth Sport Fury to trade in for a 1969 Plymouth Road Runner at Nobody [More...]

How To Diagnose and Replace Universal Joints

February 28, 2019

Learn how to tell if your u-joints are bad and how to replace u-joints in this in-depth DIY [More...]

Understanding Manual Clutches

September 9, 2017

What is a clutch and how does it work? We explain how a clutch works and how it [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 Set Up and Operate a NOS Nitrous Refill Station

August 5, 2019

Nitrous, it’s one of the cheapest and easiest ways to add horsepower to most any engine. But, refilling your own cylinders, well that can be aggravating as well as time-consuming. [More…]

How To Choose a Hot Rod High-Amp Alternator

May 5, 2020

Determining the alternator amperage required is the current draw, plus any future accessories you plan to add. [More…]

How To Swap 454 Big Block Chevrolet Valve Springs

How To Change 454 Big Block Chevrolet Valve Springs

December 16, 2018

Richard Holdener shows step-by-step how to change the valve springs in a 454 Big Block Chevrolet yourself. [More…]

Cutting A Classic Car In Half To Fix The Rust!

November 11, 2020

This 1956 Chevy is RUSTY! The car gets fully stripped-down, rockers and quarters are addressed, and the floors are cut out for a new pan. [More…]

How To Rust New Metal Instantly ~ Matching a 1927 Model T Deck Lid

April 12, 2020

Dan whips up a potion of vinegar, hydrogen peroxide and some salt in a spray bottle and matches the newly crafted panel to the body. [More…]

F100 Crown Vic Front End Swap Step-by-Step

April 8, 2020

The Plan: Get a Crown Vic front-end swap including hooking up the brakes and steering on an F100 truck in a weekend. [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 Convert a 1970-81 Camaro or Firebird Sub-Frame to Full Coilover

How To Convert a 1970-81 Camaro/Firebird Sub-Frame to Full Coilover

February 10, 2019

Doug from Global West Suspension shows you how to modify your 2nd generation F-Body Camaro/Firebird sub-frame to full coilover application. [More…]

How To Prepare and Paint Chrome Emblems and Trim

June 18, 2020

Chrome emblems and trim look great when shiny and new, they become dull and pitted from lack of care. Here’s how to prep and paint chrome. [More…]

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