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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...]

Road Tour Chop Top ~ 1951 Ford Roof Chop and Leading

January 15, 2019

Street Rodder Magazine taps Honest Charley Garage to tackle the roof chop to bring the 1951 Ford one step [More...]

1951 Ford F1 Pickup Truck RestoMod Build

December 7, 2018

This 1951 Ford F1 Pickup Truck RestoMod project is a low budget build using the drivetrain out of a ’96 Ford [More...]

2-Minute Tech - Wiring Tips with Ron Francis Wiring

2-Minute Tech: Wiring Tips from Ron Francis Wiring

October 15, 2018

Black Top Magazine’s project “Riff-Raff”, a 1956 Ford Fairlane Club Sedan is getting rewired with a Ron Francis [More...]

How To Wrap Exhaust Headers

December 5, 2018

There are several applications of exhaust header wrap, but the principles are pretty much the same and covered [More...]

4,000-Hour GT40 Dream Car Build in 17 Minutes

January 15, 2022

Benjamin Workshop spent 4 years on a Ford GT40 replica race car that won at Le Mans and condensed [More...]

The Insane Build of the C1RS ~ A 1962 Chevrolet Corvette

April 28, 2019

The build snowballed into something akin to a GM-built concept car ~ a modern ’62 Corvette infused with Europeanesque [More...]

Understanding Fuel Injectors

August 11, 2017

Fuel Injectors have replaced carburetors for fuel delivery. Fuel injectors are part of a computerized system that sprays [More...]

Understanding Ignition Coils

October 14, 2016

Ignition coils transform a storage battery’s 12 volts to the thousands of volts needed to spark the spark [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...]

5 Things You Need To LS Swap Any Vehicle

July 30, 2019

Swap a 4.8, 5.3, or 6.0 Liter LSX engine swapped into any vehicle and running by just following these 5 steps. [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…]

Reversed Chrome Wheels and Cheater Slicks ~ 1932 Ford 5 Window Coupe

Reversed Chrome Wheels & Cheater Slicks ~ 1932 Ford 5 Window Coupe

April 3, 2020

With a little bit of work and some lube, the new stance on reverse chrome wheels and cheater slicks fits the ’32 perfectly. [More…]

How To Calibrate Your Transmission Dipstick

How To Calibrate An Automatic Transmission Dipstick

February 28, 2019

Cameron from Sloppy Mechanics explains in detail how to calibrate an automatic transmission dipstick for accurate readings. [More…]

How To Create Crazy Power on a Cheap 5.3L Vortec with Minor Upgrades

June 28, 2020

Starting with a cheap high-mileage 5.3L Vortec engine, the crew makes as much horsepower as they can, spending as little money possible. [More…]

How To Adapt ANY Engine to ANY Transmission

November 2, 2020

It’s simpler than you think to adapt a transmission to the engine you have — it just takes some (relatively) simple equipment and ingenuity. [More…]

How To Rebuild Brake Cylinders

August 8, 2014

Rebuild Brake Cylinders Without Expensive Tools ~ Wheel cylinders should be dismantled and examined each time the brake shoes are relined. [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…]

Shaved Fuel Filler Door Done The Easy Way

How To Shave a Gas Tank Filler Door The Easy (or Brilliant) Way

August 6, 2020

Fitzee’s Fabrications demonstrates a genius approach to a fairly simple task: shaving, or filling, the fuel tank filler door on a Fox Body Mustang example. [More…]

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