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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...]

Shortened C10 Longbed to Shortbed with No Frame Welding

How To Shorten a C10 Longbed to Shortbed with No Frame Welding

April 1, 2020

Dan at DD Speed Shop has figured out how to shorten a longbed C10 to shortbed without any welding [More...]

Joey Logano & Team Snap-on Build an 800hp Factory Five Hot Rod Truck

August 2, 2019

NASCAR champ Joey Logano joins Snap-on to build a 1935 Factory Five Hot Rod Truck with one of Joey’s [More...]

WelderUp’s Steve Darnell on Building Rat Rod Suspension

August 16, 2019

Building Rat Rod Suspension – Steve Darnell of WelderUp shows you all the steps needed to make your [More...]

How To Hand Paint Tailgate Letters – DIY Guide & Video

August 27, 2025

In this step-by-step video, Jack Fleming demonstrates the tools, materials, and methods he personally uses when painting tailgate [More...]

Reversing Gears ~ Rescuing One’s Own Derelict 1967 Pontiac GTO

July 26, 2022

Kerry Pierno has manufactured for himself a story of vehicular misfortune but is reversing gears by reviving his 1967 [More...]

Auto-Crossing Chevrolet C-10 Rebuild

July 29, 2019

Rebuilding an iconic street truck into a turbo-charged beast to debut at Holley’s LS Fest West. [More…] Also of [More...]

Understanding Power Brake Boosters

April 29, 2016

To understand the principle behind a brake booster, it is important to understand how a basic brake system [More...]

Understanding Catalytic Converters

August 4, 2015

A catalytic converter is a component found in the exhaust system of a vehicle. The catalytic converter burns [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...]

GM Trucks Chevrolet GMC Project Vehicles and Cabs

Chevrolet and GMC Project Trucks For Sale in Great Bend, Kansas

August 23, 2020

Nobody Else’s Auto LLC has Chevrolet and GMC projects, build and part donor quality trucks for sale in Great [More...]

How To Install One-Piece Door Glass in 1955-59 Chevy & GMC Trucks

January 4, 2019

How To Install One-Piece Door Glass in 1955-59 Chevrolet and GMC Task Force Series Pickups, Panel Trucks, and Suburbans. [More…]

How To Paint, Weather And Patina With Adam Savage

Adam Savage Demonstrates Weathering Tricks

February 27, 2019

Adam Savage shows us how to paint and weather a newly constructed box to make it look like it’s something that’s been used for decades. [More…]

How to Convert Vintage Flourescent Advertising Lights to LED

How To Convert Vintage Fluorescent Advertising Lights to LED

December 5, 2018

Mike goes over the process for converting two old advertising signs that were once lit by ballast style fluorescent lights to LED lights. [More…]

Complete Tri-5 Chevy Front Suspension Rebuild & Brake Upgrade for $550

November 20, 2020

Dan shows us his best solutions for rebuilding the front suspension at home as well as replacing and upgrading to front disc brakes. [More…]

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) or Stick Welding

How To Stick Weld ~ Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Beginner Basics

November 2, 2020

Here’s everything that you need to know when starting out with Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), more commonly known as stick welding. [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…]

HP Tuners 101 Beginners Guide ~ GM ECM Tuning Overview

HP Tuners 101: Beginners Guide and GM ECM Tuning Overview

December 4, 2018

Take a closer look at HP Tuners and what it is capable of doing for you and your hot rod in this easy to follow beginners guide. [More…]

How To Build a Custom Steering Column Drop

November 19, 2018

Matt makes a custom steering column brace/drop for a cowl steering setup. [More…]

Split Personality ~ How To Install Exhaust Cutouts

December 2, 2018

EricTheCarGuy has installed not one, but 2 exhaust cut outs on his Ford Fairmont Project. The second cut out worked out much better. [More…]

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