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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...]

805hp Boss Nine 1969 Ford Mustang Build

February 15, 2019

This build compilation shows a 1969 Ford Mustang built by Anvil Auto that sports a 520ci Boss 9 engine [More...]

Doctor Detroit’s 1951 Mercury Eight Build

August 23, 2019

Doctor Detroit’s 1951 Mercury Eight, Arizona car, two-door, missing the engine and transmission with Before & After Photos… [More…] [More...]

Elevate Your Wiring Projects with This Clever Hack!

February 19, 2024

Merricks Garage offers a comprehensive guide to efficient and effective electrical wire labeling techniques. [More…] Also of Interest: [More...]

Speed Secrets ~ Getting 500 HP Out of a Small Block Ford

September 17, 2019

Richard Holdener explains the exact formula to get your Small Block Ford to reach 500-horsepower. [More…] Also of [More...]

Ford 300 Inline 6 Hybrid with a 5.3 Liter Chevy LS Cylinder Head

Ford 300 Inline 6 Hybrid with 5.3 Liter Chevy LS Cylinder Heads

May 23, 2023

Ken Hutchinson from Tall Garage is crafting a cylinder head for his Ford 300 Inline 6 from a pair [More...]

1933 Ford 3 Window Coupe Blown Ardun Build

September 20, 2020

The stars have aligned, and Matt from Iron Trap Garage got a lead on a 1933 Ford 3 Window [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...]

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 [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...]

The Ultimate MOPAR Hoard ~ Trailers Full of Muscle Car Parts (for sale)

December 9, 2020

Frank Parks has nearly 100 vehicles and hundreds of thousands of parts tagged and stashed away for safekeeping. But [More...]

HVLP Paint Spray Gun Basics Explained + How To Setup and Spray

December 7, 2019

Tom Stringham clearly explains HVLP Paint Spray Gun basics, demonstrates tear down and shows how to set up and spray. [More…]

How To Adjust Timing on a Small Block Chevy Engine

July 24, 2019

In this Hagerty DIY, Kyle Smith walks you through the process of adjusting the timing on a Chevy small-block engine. [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 older vehicle not originally designed to accept it. [More…]

How To Make a Beater Bag ~ Poor Man’s Shot Bag

January 17, 2019

Jere Kirkpatrick shows you how to easily make a Beater Bag (or shot bag, sand bag) for shaping sheet metal for cheap. [More…]

Corvette IRS in a C10 ~ Scott's '67 C10 with DECAlink Suspension

How To Put Corvette IRS in a Chevy C10 with DECAlink™ Suspension

June 5, 2020

Scott’s 1967 Chevy C10 has a Corvette IRS setup made possible with Detroit Speed’s DECAlink™ suspension system. Here’s how to DIY. [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 to come out perfectly on the 1951 Chevrolet… [More…]

How To Turn an Engine Stand into an Engine Run Stand

January 5, 2019

See how D. Eby converted a simple engine stand into a complete engine run stand to facilitate pre-install engine break-ins. [More…]

How To Remove Rubber Bushings without a Press or Fire

How To Remove Rubber Bushings without a Press or Torch

January 23, 2019

This tech short shows how to remove old rubber suspension bushings without a press or without burning them out using flames. [More…]

English Wheel Metal Forming Techniques with Ron Covell

November 8, 2018

Master Metalworker Ron Covell demonstrates basic English Wheel techniques, highlights from the ‘English Wheel Techniques’ DVD. [More…]

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