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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...]

1928 Ford Model A Coupe Goes From Yard Art To Driver

September 22, 2022

Ben from Rotter’s Garage bought a 1928 Ford Model A Coupe that’s spent the past 8 years as yard [More...]

10 Hot Rod Budget Build Alternatives: Buy This, Not That

June 8, 2018

Put your hot rod build project money where it matters to you most, and get the best bang for [More...]

How To Sand and Polish Steel Wheels to a Mirror Finish

December 10, 2018

From Skills and Trade ~ In this video, you’ll learn how to sand and polish a steel wheel [More...]

How To Remove and Replace U-Joints

June 14, 2016

Here are several simple tips and techniques for successfully installing drive shaft u-joints in your car or truck… [More...]

Ford F250 Super Duty Cummins Turbo Diesel Build

November 7, 2018

1970 Ford F250 Super Duty Cummins Turbo Diesel Build by VonWilliam ~ Watch the process from start to finish. [More...]

Insane 650HP LS Powered Monster Truck Chevy Camaro

July 27, 2019

A Chevy Camaro with portal axles, rear steer, monster tires, and a turbo LS V8 engine with 650 horsepower [More...]

Understanding Automatic Transmissions

September 3, 2016

Most vehicles sold in the United States since the 1950s have had automatic transmissions. The vehicle’s gearbox is [More...]

A to Z Glossary of Hot Rod Terms

July 20, 2020

Don’t sound like you don’t know what you’re talking about next time you’re at a car show or [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 Cars and Trucks For Sale ~ Harvard, Nebraska

Classic Project Cars, Trucks, and Donor Vehicles For Sale in Harvard, NE

November 2, 2018

Zack at Rudy’s Classic Auto & Chop Shop has provided an updated inventory video showing the vast number of Classic [More...]

How To Upgrade To Threaded Engine Block Oil Plugs

January 1, 2019

Oil plug holes in an engine block can become worn out which can lead to leaks and a potential blow-out. Here is a reliable threaded solution. [More…]

4L60e Transmission ~ Full Rebuild

November 3, 2018

This video documents a complete 4L60e Transmission disassembly and rebuild… [More…]

Inexpensive Universal Hot Rod Disc Brake Conversions

May 20, 2020

Dan at DD Speed Shop is putting fresh binders on the ’57 Chevy Bel Air with a Right Stuff Products universal disc brake conversion kit. [More…]

Patch Panel blended Into factory body lines

How To Blend Patch Panels Into Factory Body Lines

June 26, 2020

Matt walks us through the process of blending the body lines at the wheel arch between the patch panel and the original line. [More…]

How To Use a Speed Square Like a Boss

December 11, 2018

From Classic Work ~ How to use a speed square like a boss — Standard inches and Metric speed squares covered. [More…]

How To Shorten A Driveshaft

January 5, 2019

Learn how to shorten a driveshaft on this episode of Two Minute Tech from Power Nation Garage. [More…]

Beginner English Wheel Basics ~ Build, Buy or Modify and How To Use

August 9, 2021

Karl Fisher overviews English wheels and shows you how to use an English wheel to Planish, Stretch, and Form sheet metal. [More…]

DIY Tips for Running, Flaring, and Bending Brake Lines

January 8, 2019

Running brake lines, flaring brake lines, and bending brake lines can be a pain, so here are some tips and tricks to make it less painful. [More…]

How To Mix Automotive Paint ~ Understanding Paint Mixing Ratios

Understanding Automotive Paint Mixing Ratios: How To Mix Paint

December 12, 2018

Kevin Tetz explains Mix Ratios and how to properly mix automotive paint when spraying your project vehicle. [More…]

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