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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...]

Reversing Gears ~ Rescuing One’s Own Derelict 1967 Pontiac GTO

July 26, 2022

Kerry Pierno has manufactured for himself a story of vehicular misfortune but is reversing gears by reviving his 1967 [More...]

Custom Shift Knob for a Mustang II King Cobra

Making a Custom Shift Knob for Pole Barn Garage’s Mustang II King Cobra

January 8, 2024

Crafting a bespoke shift knob, encapsulating the car’s legacy, adding a unique touch to its triumphant resurrection. [More…] Also [More...]

How To Fix Dents on Stainless Steel Trim

October 27, 2018

Car and truck trim can be expensive to repair if you send it out to professionals, but with [More...]

How To Cut Glass Mirror to Fix Broken Side View Wing Mirrors

July 19, 2022

How to cut new mirror glass for any automotive mirror. You can also cut specialty pieces for blind [More...]

1931 Ford Coupe with Blown Mercury Flathead on a 1932 Pinched Frame

1931 Ford Coupe with a Blown Mercury Flathead on a ’32 Pinched Frame

July 28, 2020

The short shows progress over the course of the build: 5 inch top chop, an engine rebuild, a handily [More...]

1938 Pontiac Coupe Hot Rod Build ~ Before and After

1938 Pontiac Coupe Hot Rod Build From Start To Finish

January 18, 2021

The transformation from bush rot ’38 Pontiac Coupe to slammed LS-powered hot rod took Halfass Kustoms around 7 months [More...]

Understanding Radiators and Intercoolers

September 3, 2016

The fluid is moved in a closed system that goes from the radiator to the engine. Here it [More...]

How To Determine Engine and Pinion Angle

How To Determine Engine/Pinion Angle

July 2, 2020

Engine and pinion angle are relative to the ground. Most engines are set at 3 degrees, this allows [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...]

Bud’s Salvage ~ 1930s-70s Parts and Project Cars/Trucks in Oklahoma

March 2, 2022

Mr. Goodpliers tours Bud’s Salvage to check out their inventory of 1930s to 1970s vintage cars and trucks available [More...]

How To Update an Old Dated Dashboard with MDF, Fleece, and Fiberglass

April 11, 2019

David Guyton shows you how to make a custom fiberglass dash (or any other interior parts) for your hot rod or custom car or truck project. [More…]

How to Install a Hidden Fuel Pump Kill Switch

How To Install a Hidden Kill Switch ~ A Cheap Anti-Theft System

April 30, 2019

Don’t install an expensive car alarm or use ineffective methods to prevent car theft. Learn how to install an inexpensive hidden kill switch. [More…]

How To Rebuild Brake Cylinders

August 8, 2014

Rebuild Brake Cylinders Without Expensive Tools ~ Wheel cylinders should be dismantled and examined each time the brake shoes are relined. [More…]

How To Convert To Electronic Ignition and Never Change Points Again!

December 4, 2018

Pertronix Ignitor Electronic Ignition: A dependable, self-contained Ignitor replaces breaker points and troublesome stock ignitions. [More…]

Does Back-Dragging Dull a File? Machinist Metal Hand File Usage Test

November 22, 2021

Coarse, medium, and fine machinist files are tested to see if back-dragging dulls a file like many claim. The results may surprise you. [More…]

How To Recover Your Headliner

February 15, 2019

In this video I will show you how to recover your headliner the proper way so that you can have your car looking great again. [More…]

How To Make Custom Size O-Rings

October 25, 2018

You’ll learn how to measure and cut custom size O-rings using nitrile O-ring cord bonded with Cyanoacrylate adhesive (Super Glue). [More…]

How To Read and Understand Spark Plugs

April 29, 2019

By closely examining the spark plug insulator firing tip color, you can determine a lot about an engine’s overall operating condition. [More…]

Car headliner covered with playing cards

Quick and Easy DIY Headliner for Less Than $20

September 28, 2022

DIY Headliner from thrift shop playing cards and miscellaneous adhesives arranged into an alternative headliner in JD’s ’59 Ford. [More…]

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