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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...]

Build Breakdown: Cleetus McFarland's Twin Turbo 427ci Corvette Kart

Build Breakdown: Cleetus McFarland’s Twin Turbo Corvette Kart

June 28, 2018

The Hoonigans at LS Fest West meet Cleetus McFarland and his twin-turbo 427 Corvette death kart, “Leroy The Savage” [More...]

Shortened C10 Longbed to Shortbed with No Frame Welding

How To Shorten a C10 Longbed to Shortbed with No Frame Welding

April 1, 2020

Dan at DD Speed Shop has figured out how to shorten a longbed C10 to shortbed without any welding [More...]

How To Easily Fill Gaps In Metal

November 23, 2018

Matt shows how he likes to fill gaps in metal that are too small to create a filler [More...]

How To Age and Patina Wood

October 1, 2018

Similar effects with pre-mixed paints or stains are doable, but new wood can be aged in minutes with [More...]

2nd Gen Pontiac Firebird Meets C5 Corvette ~ Translammed by TredWear

July 29, 2021

Lee and Michael from TredWear introduce Translammed, a second-generation 1977 Firebird Formula and C5 Corvette amalgamation. [More…] Also of [More...]

The Roadkill Customs 1949 Studebaker Shop Truck

February 14, 2018

The Roadkill Shop Truck Project: Take a ’77 Camaro and S-10 frame rails and build a new soul for [More...]

How To Install and Shim a Starter

January 22, 2019

Is your starter gear not engaging, grinding, or kicking out? Here’s how to properly shim a starter and [More...]

How To Diagnose Common Engine Problems with a Vacuum Gauge

July 5, 2021

One of the easiest, cheapest, and fastest ways to check an engine for serious issues is to perform [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...]

Junkyard Tour of Tellico Mountain Motors in East Tennessee

May 18, 2021

The Hot Rod Hoarder tours 1,000s of cars and trucks hiding in the woods at Tellico Mountain Motorson the [More...]

Buying Classic Cars ~ How To Do A Field Assessment

August 4, 2019

Learn how to look over a potential Daily-Driver classic car or truck and how to negotiate your best possible deal. [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 Properly Bed-In Disc Brake Pads

September 30, 2018

Brake pad bedding is an process that removes impurities from the brake pad and lays down a thin layer of pad residue on the rotor surface. [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…]

How To Identify a 4L60E Transmission and Decipher Case Tags

March 28, 2022

Various case changes and other differences in the 4l60E Transmission variations since 1993 are discussed with a full list of Tag ID meanings. [More…]

How To Make DIY Gaskets From Scratch

April 23, 2021

Kyle Smith gives you offers tips and tricks to make your gaskets using a kit from your local auto parts store and everyday household items. [More…]

How to Super Clean Your Windshield

September 22, 2019

With this method, the rain beads up and rolls off the windshield leaving great visibility. Bugs and bird poop come off easily… [More…]

How To Weld Common Joints Using Flux Core Wire MIG Welder

How To Weld Common Joints Using A Flux Core Wire MIG Welder

December 17, 2018

Welding common joints using a flux core MIG welder – introduces you to the types of welds involved, and demonstrates how they are produced. [More…]

Big Block to LS Engine and 4L60e Swap On A Budget

LS Engine and 4L60e Transmission Swap On A Budget

October 14, 2018

Chuck Hanson walks us through swapping out a Big Block 454 for a 5.3L LS engine and 4L60e transmission combination. [More…]

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