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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...]

1961 Ford F100 ~ P71 Crown Victoria Police Interceptor Chassis Swap

1961 Ford F100 / 2008 Crown Vic P71 Police Interceptor Chassis Swap

January 4, 2019

Chassis swapping a 1961 Ford F100 unibody pickup truck onto a 2008 Crown Victoria P71 Police Interceptor chassis and [More...]

Resurrecting A ’47 Chevy 2 Door Sedan After Years In Storage

April 28, 2020

1947 Chevy 2 door sedan body was swapped onto a G Body chassis with an SBC 350/TH350 with air [More...]

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) or Stick Welding

How To Stick Weld ~ Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Beginner Basics

November 2, 2020

Here’s everything that you need to know when starting out with Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), more commonly [More...]

LSx Engine Swap Guide ~ The Basics

August 25, 2018

This is an overview of the basics on what it takes to swap an LS engine into an [More...]

Factory Five Racing MK4 Cobra Roadster Build + Lessons Learned

April 13, 2019

This video details the typical build sequence of a Factory Five Racing MK4 Cobra kit car from kit delivery [More...]

The Diesel Weasel Mow-Cart Rat Rod Lawn Mower

November 20, 2018

Canadian road laws inspire Ontario man to build flame-throwing “mow-kart” instead of a full-size rat rod. [More…] Also of [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...]

Understanding Brake Master Cylinders

May 23, 2016

The master cylinder is a hydraulic pump that supplies hydraulic fluid under pressure to each of the wheels. [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...]

GM A-Body Vehicle Inventory at Nobody Else’s Auto in Great Bend, KS

June 29, 2019

This video is a drone flyover of Nobody Else’s Auto LLC GM A-Body Vehicle Inventory with commentary from Chad [More...]

How and Where To Swap and Replace Broken Hand Tools

December 24, 2020

An overview of tool brand company warranty, return process, customer service contact information, and drop-off and return location finders. [More…]

Electric to Mechanical Speedometer Cable Drive Conversion

February 7, 2021

Have you put a modern transmission into your classic car, but want to keep your factory mechanical speedometer working? A Cable Drive Conversion is your solution. [More…]

How To Motorize A Bead Roller For Under $40

October 13, 2018

Broke Bastard Garage shows how to motorize a bead roller for under $40 using an inexpensive drill and good ideas. [More…]

How To Connect GM LSx Engines to an Older GM 4 Speed Manual Transmission

How To Connect LSx Engine to Older GM 4-Speed Manual Transmission

May 26, 2018

How to connect an original GM 4 speed manual transmission (Muncie M20/M21/M22, Borg Warner Super T10) to your swapped in LSx Series engine. [More…]

3 Simple Rules to Troubleshooting and Fix Anything

May 24, 2019

3 Simple Rules to Troubleshooting Anything: Do the easiest thing first, Don’t rely on the people that tried and failed before, and… [More…]

How To Weld Gaps and Poorly Fitted Parts

October 2, 2018

Tim McAmis demonstrates how to achieve strong, clean welds on tubing that may have a bit more gap than you’d like. [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…]

How To Paint a Car at Home Step-by-Step

July 28, 2023

We take you through the step-by-step process of achieving a quality finish for your car, from the initial prep to the final cut and buff. [More…]

How To Add Custom Oil Pan Baffles for Performance

Adding Custom Oil Pan Baffles for Performance

January 25, 2021

This DIY How-To is for modifying an oil pan with baffles at home for better oil control on acceleration and deceleration. [More…]

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