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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...]

Former Fire Truck: 1952 GMC 9700 7.9L Turbo Diesel Build

November 13, 2018

A former City of Woodstock Pumper #1 fire truck, Bob Ward’s 1952 GMC 9700 is a full size beast [More...]

Raybestos 1953 Chevrolet 3600 Restomod Truck Build

November 3, 2018

Raybestos Brakes partnered with Schwartz Performance to restomod a 1953 Chevy 3600 Pickup Truck and transform it into a [More...]

Building (and Improving) the Best DIY Car Ramps Ever

October 24, 2023

Conventional long metal car ramps can be cumbersome. Here’s how to build a set of car ramps with [More...]

How To Paint a Lace Roof on the Cheap Using Grandma’s Curtains

July 24, 2022

Casey shows you every single step he and his father took to get the lace roof paint job [More...]

1963 Volkswagen 23 Window Bus Body-Off Restoration

December 21, 2018

1963 Volkswagen 23 Window Type 2 Kombi Bus Body-Off Restoration Project by Cooker’s in Williamsport, MD [More…] Also of [More...]

1970 Oldsmobile 442 Build by Hot Rod Factory

June 21, 2019

This 1970 Oldsmobile 442 was worked over by the Hot Rod Factory from the ground up on what was [More...]

Is Synthetic Motor Oil Better For Your Car?

June 9, 2020

Synthetic oil has fewer impurities and is more resistant to sludge formation, so your engine stays cleaner, operates [More...]

How To Choose And Use Automotive Hardline

November 3, 2018

Hardline materials each have pros and cons so you’ll need to consider the specific application or vehicle system [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 Original Exterior Sun Visors For Sale

Original Exterior Sun Visors For Sale ~ Chevy, Ford, Mercury, Mopar, More

November 20, 2020

Adding sun visors to your vehicle can help you see while driving in bright sunshine or to add that [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…]

Welcome - Chevrolet 3100 Fitted with Suicide Doors

How To Install Suicide Door Hinges

July 13, 2020

If you’re handy with a cutting wheel and welder, tackle the job yourself with a suicide door hinge and bear claw latch kit. [More…]

How To Install a Transmission Cooler

July 14, 2016

Adding a transmission cooler to your slush-boxed hot rod, car or truck is always a solid idea. Here’s what you need to know plus some tips. [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…]

How To Make Auto Rubber Trim with Silicone Molds

January 30, 2019

We recreate a rare trim gasket for a 1958 BMW Isetta — Setting up a silicone mold, casting with flexible urethane, plus tips and tricks. [More…]

How To Hammer Form a Speed Blister with Simple Hand Tools

November 9, 2018

Learn how to make a “Speed Blister”, a common Hot Rod sheet metal detail for clearance and cool factor, with simple hand tools [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 get a health report on an older engine. [More…]

How To Brighten Classic Car Headlights with Relays

November 20, 2018

Classic car headlights are prone to voltage loss due to how they are wired. Add two relays to the system to quickly solve the problem. [More…]

The Racecar Twist ~ Join Wires Reliably with No Solder

The Racecar Twist ~ How To Join Wires Reliably Without Solder

April 26, 2019

A quick tech tip for joining two wires together. The advantages of this over crimping or soldering are speed, reliability, and flexibility. [More…]

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