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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 letters. [More...]

How To Properly Load & Tie-Down a Hot Rod, Race Car, or Daily Driver on a Tow Trailer

July 25, 2025

When it comes to towing a vehicle, knowing how to load and secure it on a trailer properly is [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, and [More...]

Customizing Ford Crown Victoria Wheels: A Step-by-Step Guide

December 4, 2024

Learn how to transform stock Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor wheels into a custom masterpiece with this step-by-step guide. [More...]

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1941 Cadillac 2-Door Coupe Supercharged 500 HP XLR-V Northstar Build

1941 Cadillac Coupe Gets One-Off Chassis, Northstar Power, New Face

May 19, 2020

This custom one-off Northstar powered 1941 Cadillac 2 door coupe was built from the bottom up by Tucci Hot [More...]

Bolt-In 9-Inch Rear End Swap for 1988-98 Chevy Trucks

February 16, 2024

This is a game-changing product from Speedway Motors: the bolt-in OBS Chevy 9-inch housing designed specifically for 88-98 GM [More...]

How To Rebuild a 4 Barrel Quadrajet Carburetor

September 21, 2019

Learn everything you need to know about Quadrajet carburetors, including how to rebuild one correctly, what kind of [More...]

Metal Forming, Tools and Uses Explained By Gene Winfield

November 9, 2018

The legend — Gene Winfield — gives a metalworking demonstration at the SEMA Show. This is a “must [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...]

Budget-Built Hot Rods

October 13, 2018

Rough paint, solid axles, and parts cribbed from a variety of makes, models, and years of automobile — But [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...]

How To Install and Shim a Starter

January 22, 2019

Is your starter gear not engaging, grinding, or kicking out? Here’s how to properly shim a starter and [More...]

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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...]

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Struggling to Move Forward With Your Project Vehicle? This Video Is for You!

December 3, 2024

This video dives into the common hurdles that stall project vehicles and offers practical advice to help you reignite [More...]

Project Car Still On Jack Stands? Do This…

August 7, 2024

Feeling stuck and uninspired with your project car? You’re not alone. Here’s what you can do right now to [More...]

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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...]

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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...]

How To Select The Right Flowmaster Muffler For Your Vehicle

July 24, 2024

With numerous options available on the market, this video will guide you through selecting the right Flowmaster muffler for your [More...]

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Nobody Else's Auto Recycling, Great Bend, Kansas

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August 8, 2020

Nobody Else’s Auto LLC in Great Bend, Kansas has 100s of project, build, and part donor quality cars and [More...]

International Trucks For Sale ~ Nobody Else’s Auto in Great Bend, Kansas

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Nobody Else’s Auto has approximately 40 International trucks in stock for projects and parts. Current inventory is mid-1930s to [More...]

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E-Stopp Electric Emergency Brake Kit

October 6, 2018

The E-Stopp Electric Emergency Brake kit replaces traditional foot or hand-operated emergency brake systems in favor of a cleaner look. [More…]

How and Where To Swap and Replace Broken Hand Tools

December 24, 2020

An overview of tool brand company warranty, return process, customer service contact information, and drop-off and return location finders. [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 to get started! [More…]

The Importance of Torquing Lug Nuts / Lug Bolts

How To Properly Torque Wheel Lug Nuts/Lug Bolts

June 15, 2017

Torquing lug nuts to the right torque and in the correct torque sequence is critical. Learn how to properly torque lug nut/lug bolts here. [More…]

How To Remove a Pilot Bearing with Bread

December 11, 2018

This video shows how to remove a pilot bearing from a flywheel using bread instead of an expensive puller. [More…]

DIY Front Disc Brake Conversion for 1947-59 Chevy and GMC Trucks

March 12, 2019

Restoration Expert and Custom Car Builder David Welch shows us step-by-step how to easily convert a 1947-59 Chevy/GMC Pickup to disc brakes. [More…]

How to Reverse the Main Leaf of a Leaf Spring

How To Reverse a Main Leaf Spring or Eyelet Flip

January 15, 2019

MacroMachines demonstrates how to reverse the main leaf of a rear spring from a Model T, difficult due to the large hump in the middle. [More…]

How To Wire an Electric Fuel Pump

March 9, 2017

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How To Shave Door Handles

December 7, 2018

Matt goes over some tips and techiniques he uses when shaving door handles. [More…]