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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...]

King Cobra Mustang Overhaul: Revamping Performance with a Total Suspension Refresh

January 6, 2024

The team at Pole Barn Garage has taken the restoration journey to the next level by giving the King [More...]

Rebuilding A Junkyard Pontiac 400 Engine on a 2000 Budget

Rebuilding A Junkyard Pontiac 400 Engine For $2,000

September 10, 2020

The Pontiac 400 cubic inch motor (1967-79) is still a great platform for a high-performance daily driver. Here’s a [More...]

How to Use a Torque Wrench Properly

October 11, 2016

Torque specifications for components (especially engine components) are not to be taken lightly. Here’s how to torque fasteners [More...]

How To Polish Aluminum Wheels to Look Like Chrome

May 6, 2018

How to remove years of oxidation and corrosion on aluminum Mag wheels the quick and easy way using [More...]

Deep Drop 1974 Citroen HY Van Build

May 17, 2019

This 1974 Citroën HY Van is full custom and scratch built specifically to house a Mazda RX7 13B Rotary [More...]

1949 Buick Custom Chop Top Build Project

April 19, 2019

Got a ’49 Buick – Planned to paint it and drive it. Things got out of hand and the [More...]

Understanding Brake Master Cylinders

May 23, 2016

The master cylinder is a hydraulic pump that supplies hydraulic fluid under pressure to each of the wheels. [More...]

How To Test and Assess the Health of an Older Engine

April 29, 2019

Any used engine will have some miles on it. Here are a few tests you can run to [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 Notch Tube With An Angle Grinder

November 29, 2018

Learn how to notch tube using only an angle grinder. [More…]

How To Shape a Motorcycle Gas Tank with Ron Covell

How To Make a Motorcycle Gas Tank with Ron Covell

December 3, 2018

Legendary metal shaper and fabricator Ron Covell shapes a motorcycle gas tank and explains the metal fabrication tips and tricks he uses. [More…]

How To Adjust the Choke and Fast Idle on Holley Carburetors

December 15, 2018

From Holley Performance ~ How To Adjust the Choke and Fast Idle on Holley Carburetors with Tom Kise. [More…]

How To Weld Flat Projects Without a Welding Table

July 10, 2019

This video goes through necessary steps to reduce error in creating a flat surface using a three-point system to work off an uneven floor. [More…]

How To Salvage A Vinyl Top

April 20, 2019

If you have a 1970s or ’80s era car with a vinyl top, here are a few tips and tricks how you can salvage or restore yours. [More…]

How To Remove Scratches and Polish Clear Plastics Like a Pro

February 10, 2024

Tackle the task of polishing and removing scratches from clear plastics quickly and easily. [More…]

Plywood Fixture for Hand Shaping a Sheet Metal Dome

February 28, 2020

via The Garage Vlog ~ A wooden fixture is created to shape 20 gauge sheet metal into a dome by hand. [More…]

Shop Mate™ Blast Cabinet from Clemco Industries

How To Media Blast Parts At Home with Mike Finnegan

June 3, 2020

Mike from Finnegan’s Garage shows you how to media blast small parts, remove powder coating and explains various media types. [More…]

How To Make A Sheet Metal Slapper ~ DIY Metal Shaping Tool

May 15, 2019

Wray Schelin from ProShaper Workshop shows you how to make a Sheet Metal Slapper with salvaged spring steel from a discarded office chair. [More…]

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