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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...]

Will It Run and Drive? Lawn Mower Carburetor on a Ford 302 V8 Engine

April 13, 2022

45 MPG from a Ford V8? Luke adapts a lawn mower carburetor to the 302 in his Ford Maverick. [More...]

Twin-Engine Rat Rod Mini Bike Build ~ Franken Stratton

June 22, 2019

Franken Stratton with Two 8 HP Briggs & Stratton Engines on a modified chassis – get the engines running [More...]

How To Repair a Cracked Padded Dashboard

November 25, 2018

This video shows the step-by-step procedures for restoring a padded dashboard including re-texturing the dash after it has [More...]

How To Teardown, Rebuild, and Dyno a Small Block Chevy Engine

May 10, 2019

Pat and Mike tear-down, rebuild, and dyno a small block Chevy engine and end up adding around 60 [More...]

ProTouring 1955 Chevrolet RestoMod Build

November 8, 2018

This black ProTouring 1955 Chevy sits on an Art Morrison chassis and is powered by an MSD fuel-injected LS3. [More...]

Insane Diesel Engine Swaps

December 4, 2018

From Rat Rods to Diesel Dragsters, Diesel engine swaps are as popular as ever. Here’s a quick round-up of [More...]

Understanding Distributors

July 14, 2016

Distributors route the high voltage into the correct firing order to the spark plugs. Both magnetos and battery [More...]

How To Measure, Cut, Fit, and Weld Automotive Patch Panels

March 7, 2021

Lakeside Autobody focuses on measuring, cutting, fitting, and welding homemade, DIY automotive sheet metal patch panels. [More…] Also [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...]

Chevy Ford Dodge IH Diamond T Project Truck Cabs For Sale

Chevy, Ford, Dodge, and IH Truck Cabs For Sale in Great Bend, Kansas

March 19, 2021

Nobody Else’s Auto LLC has Chevrolet, Ford, Dodge, International, and Diamond T truck cabs for sale in Great Bend, [More...]

Making a Custom Stake Pocket Fuel Filler for a Fleetside Bed

December 16, 2020

John Fabris shared a few photos that demonstrate making a custom fuel filler for the stake pocket in a Fleetside bed. [More…]

Making Springs At Home

April 9, 2020

This Old Tony demonstrates winding your own springs at home on a lathe. [More…]

How to Box-In a Differential Rear End Housing

How To Box-In a Differential / Solid Axle Rear-End Housing

September 5, 2019

You’ll learn how to fabricate and weld on steel plates to stiffen the rear axle and prevent it from torquing when under load [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 Build a High-Performance Flathead Ford Engine

August 7, 2019

Installing camshaft, crankshaft & front cover, piston & rod assembly & installation, pan, valve & head assembly, and engine dyno testing. [More…]

How To Gas Weld with Oxy-Acetylene Full Tutorial, Tips, and Set-Up

February 3, 2022

Karl shows you how to gas weld with an oxy-acetylene torch including techniques, tips, and a step-by-step tutorial on both fusion and filler. [More…]

How To Do A Beautiful, Long-Lasting Engine Paint Job For A Dollar

February 12, 2022

This simple and inexpensive engine paint process is explained step-by-step and achieves great looking and very durable results. [More…]

Aerosol Spray Paint Myths and Misconceptions

February 19, 2019

This is a quick video about some common aerosol spray painting myths, misconceptions, and frequently asked questions. [More…]

How To Fix A Leaking GM 12-bolt Rear-end Pinion Seal

June 4, 2019

Does your rear differential leak gear oil everywhere? Do you keep installing a new pinion seal and having the same problem? Here’s the fix. [More…]

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