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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...]

1967 Ford Galaxie 500 427 Cobra “R” Code Clone RestoMod

1967 Ford Galaxie 500 “R” Code 427 Cobra RestoMod

February 3, 2019

Schwartz Performance RestoMods this one owner New Mexico car into an “R” code 427 clone with bolt on suspension [More...]

1965 Chevy C10 Restored by 18 Year Old for $600

February 14, 2019

This is my 1965 Chevy C10 half-ton pickup with a 250 CI Inline 6 and a single barrel carburetor [More...]

How To Build a Press Brake

May 6, 2018

A press brake is used to bend plate steel. Daniel shows you how to make a press brake [More...]

Drag Race Tire Tech: FASTEST Way To Change Your Gear Ratio!

April 6, 2023

JustMoparJoe offers up a quick and simple formula to calculate your new final gear ratio (Effective Gear Ratio) [More...]

1931 Ford Model A 5 Window Coupe Rescued From A Basement

1931 Model A 5 Window Coupe Rescued From A Basement

October 4, 2020

DD Speed Shop has been pursuing this Model A 5 Window Coupe for some time. When the owner was [More...]

840HP Dodge Demon HEMI V-8 Engine Build Time-Lapse

January 24, 2019

Dodge offered up the 840-hp, Hemi V-8 out of a Challenger SRT Demon for Hagerty’s time-lapse treatment, they couldn’t [More...]

Popular Automotive Math Formulas and Conversions

June 13, 2013

Popular Automotive Math Formulas and Conversions including RPM, MPH, Displacement, Rear-End Ratio, and Transmission Ratio. [More…] Also of [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 [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...]

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

August 5, 2020

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

How To Find and Build the Perfect Classic Truck Project

September 4, 2021

Want to know more about getting started with a classic truck project. Here’s pointers on how to find a project truck and how to build one. [More…]

How To Install Terminator X EFI On Any LS Engine

February 21, 2022

Holley offers two powertrain management systems that feature plug and play control for most domestic V8 engines starting at just $999. [More…]

An Insanely Easy Torch Cutting Hack For Perfect Cuts

November 6, 2019

This quick and easy cutting hack will help you make perfect oxy/acetylene torch cuts. [More…]

Project Stuie ~ 1951 Studebaker Truck Gets an LS Coversion

1951 Studebaker Truck Gets an LS Swap ~ Project Stuie

December 14, 2018

Jeremy shows a thorough, step by step install of a Holley Sniper EFI fabricated intake manifold on an LS engine in his 1951 Studebaker Truck. [More…]

How to Tint a Back Window on a Classic Truck

June 13, 2018

Ralph shows you how to tint the back window glass on a classic truck with Flexfilm window film. [More…]

4L60e Transmission ~ Full Rebuild

November 3, 2018

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

How To Swap Out a Lock Cylinder

February 17, 2019

You score a junkyard tilt steering column, but of course, the keys are missing. Here’s how to swap out the lock cylinder. [More…]

How To Install One-Piece Door Glass in 1955-59 Chevy & GMC Trucks

January 4, 2019

How To Install One-Piece Door Glass in 1955-59 Chevrolet and GMC Task Force Series Pickups, Panel Trucks, and Suburbans. [More…]

How To Calculate Compression Ratio

January 8, 2019

Compression ratio is the maximum volume of the cylinder divided by the minimum volume of the cylinder. Here’s what you need to know. [More…]

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