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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...]

1940 Willys Cabover Custom COE Chassis Swap and Build

January 14, 2015

This is a very well photo-documented build that combines a ’40 Willys Sedan, a ’92 Dodge 1 ton truck, [More...]

Chevrolet 396 Big Block Engine Rebuild Time-Lapse

November 15, 2020

Hagerty’s 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396 engine is a perfect candidate for their world-famous Redline Rebuild treatment. [More…]

How To Adjust TH350 and TH400 Shift Points with a Vacuum Modulator

Change TH350 & TH400 Shift Points with an Adjustable Vacuum Modulator

December 7, 2019

The B&M GM TH400 and TH350 Vacuum Modulator is fully adjustable, allowing you to customize the shift points [More...]

Bagged 1964 Chevy C10 with DIY Patina Paint Job

How To Do A Patina Paint Job

December 15, 2018

The Patina Paint Job on this Bagged 1964 Chevy C10 was one of our winter projects. Here’s how [More...]

1967 Ford Galaxie 500 427 Cobra “R” Code Clone RestoMod

1967 Ford Galaxie 500 “R” Code 427 Cobra RestoMod

February 3, 2019

Schwartz Performance RestoMods this one owner New Mexico car into an “R” code 427 clone with bolt on suspension [More...]

1936 Ford Humpback Rat Rod Roadster Build

February 20, 2018

We started with a chassis, straight axle, wishbone, spring, and a 1936 Ford Four Door Humpback body that was [More...]

How To Use A Hacksaw and Select the Right Blade

August 11, 2020

A hacksaw is a fine-toothed saw made for cutting metal, plastics and other materials that can’t easily be [More...]

Automotive Painting Basics and Techniques with Kevin Tetz

April 28, 2019

Kevin Tetz shows you the basics of painting, setting up a paint gun and spraying a car with [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...]

5 Cheap Muscle Cars To Buy In This Insane Project Car Market

April 22, 2022

Tony Angelo from YouTube Channel Stay Tuned tells you something you likely already know — The classic/muscle car/Hot Rod [More...]

How To Fix A Leaking GM 12-bolt Rear-end Pinion Seal

June 4, 2019

Does your rear differential leak gear oil everywhere? Do you keep installing a new pinion seal and having the same problem? Here’s the fix. [More…]

How To Chop a 1938-39 Ford Truck Grill to Fit a Hot Rod Model A

December 17, 2018

Matt takes a 1938-39 Ford pickup truck grill insert and sections it to get the proportions to match a channeled Ford Model A Sport Coupe… [More…]

How To Replace A Valve Stem Without Breaking The Tire Bead

November 23, 2021

This inexpensive Valve Stem Tool Kit allows you to replace a valve stem quickly and easily without removing the tire from the wheel. [More…]

How To Install a Limited Slip/Posi Unit in a GM 10 Bolt 8.5″ Rear-end

November 27, 2018

Installation of an Eaton Detroit Truetrac Limited Slip/Posi Unit into a 1987 Chevy C-10 truck with a 10 bolt 8.5″ Rear-end. [More…]

How To Bleed Brakes By Yourself

March 17, 2018

This How-To video shows you how to bleed or purge the air from your brake system and lines easily and by yourself. [More…]

Debadging ~ How To Remove Automotive Emblems, Badges and Nameplates

Debadging ~ How To Remove Automotive Emblems and Badges

June 16, 2020

Debadging is stripping a vehicle of emblems and badges for a clean look popular on hot rods, street rods, and tuners… [More…]

1965 Chevrolet C10 RideTech Air Suspension Install

November 29, 2018

Johnny Merder from RideTech installs a complete air ride suspension system on his family-owned 1965 Chevrolet C10 truck. [More…]

How To Tell If Your Junkyard 4L80E Is Any Good

February 26, 2019

The Driveway Engineer guides you through doing basic checks on a 4L80E donor transmission including fluid inspection and air checks. [More…]

How To Channel A Ford Model A Body

June 6, 2018

Matt demonstrates how to channel a Ford Model A Body down over the frame to give the car a lower overall profile. [More…]

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