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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...]

Budget LS Swapping a Chevy C10 ~ Mounting and Wiring Made Easy

March 20, 2020

Dan is here with another DIY for budget builders, this time all about LS engine swaps on the cheap. [More...]

How To Install Terminator X EFI On Any LS Engine

February 21, 2022

Holley offers two powertrain management systems that feature plug and play control for most domestic V8 engines starting [More...]

TIG Welding Crash Course

November 26, 2018

Cody shows the camera guy, Joe with no welding experience, the basics of TIG welding and how exactly [More...]

Mighty Metro ~ 1954 International Metro Build

Mighty Metro ~ 1954 International Metro Van Build is Complete

October 31, 2019

Join the crew as they perform Operation Metro Build, a 1954 International Metro van on a custom frame, air-ride, [More...]

1954 Chevy Bel Air Restomod Build ~ Supercharged LSX 454

January 23, 2019

This cherry 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air was dropped off at The Roadster Shop to receive an upgrade on essentially [More...]

Understanding Hot Engine Starts

August 11, 2015

It is usually a cold engine, which is exposed to extreme weather that is difficult to start. However, [More...]

Understanding Car Starters

June 4, 2017

The modern starter motor is a direct current electric motor with a solenoid switch that is similar 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...]

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 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…]

The Easiest Way to Remove Paint to Bare Metal

July 30, 2024

Watch as we show you how to completely strip your car’s panels back to its original bare metal state. [More…]

Bolt-On Disc Brake Conversion Kits for 8 inch and 9 inch Ford Rear-Ends

Install Bolt-On Disc Brake Conversion Kit on 8″ and 9″ Ford Rear-Ends

May 7, 2020

Safety matters, especially if you’re going to have passengers. Fortunately, this kit runs close to what you’d pay to replace original drums. [More…]

How To Change 1963-1987 Chevy and GMC Truck Front Coil Springs

March 21, 2019

Whether you’re replacing the stock springs or installing lowering springs, this guide shows the steps to make the job easy, quick, and safe! [More…]

How To Do A Wheel Alignment With String

June 1, 2021

Fitzee’s Fabrications demonstrates a simple way to do a wheel alignment yourself, at home, with just 4 jack stands and a length of string! [More…]

How to Choose Between Cat-back vs Axle-back vs Muffler Exhaust

March 1, 2019

Differences in design, sound, and performance of Flowmaster muffler, Axle-back, or Cat-Back exhaust system for your vehicle. [More…]

1973 Camaro with Holley RetroBright LED Headlights

How To Install Holley RetroBright LED Headlights in a Classic Car or Truck

February 4, 2022

RetroBright LED Headlights offer plug & play compatibility, better visibility, and 6 times longer life over traditional sealed beam headlights. [More…]

Kustom Painting Made Easy with House of Kolor

September 24, 2018

Jon Kosmoski demonstrates each step of car restoration from paint stripping to base-coat application and final polishing. [More…]

How To Adjust Fuel and Float Level on Holley Carburetors

February 11, 2019

Holley Performance demonstrates how to properly adjust the fuel level and the float on Holley four-barrel carburetors. [More…]

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