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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...]

Insane 1 Day 1967 Mustang LS Swap at Roadkill Zip Tie Drags

Insane 1 Day 1967 Mustang LS Engine Swap in Zip-Tie Drags Parking Lot

August 15, 2019

A group of friends and strangers donated parts, time, and money to LS swap a ’67 Mustang in a [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...]

How To Weld Flat Projects Without a Welding Table

July 10, 2019

This video goes through necessary steps to reduce error in creating a flat surface using a three-point system [More...]

How To Upgrade Your Small Block Chevy On The Cheap

How To Get More Power from your Chevrolet Small Block on a Budget

November 15, 2018

These are solid tips for getting more power out of your small-block Chevrolet engine, at home, and on [More...]

The Schroll 1932 Ford Coupe’s First Drive Since The 1950s + Full Build

March 6, 2022

In Early 2020 Iron Trap Garage purchased this 1932 Ford Coupe from the estate of Larry Schroll. Here’s the [More...]

1974 Chevy Nova 8 Second Destroked LS Drag Car

$50 Chevy Nova Becomes 8 Second Destroked LS Drag Car on the Cheap

May 2, 2022

YouTube Channel Nivlac57 does a build breakdown on their Twin Turbo Destroked LS swapped 1974 Chevrolet Nova that was [More...]

Understanding Performance Brakes

April 18, 2015

Performance brakes are designed to take much more abuse than normal brake components. Here is everything else you [More...]

Common V8 Firing Orders, Distributor Locations and Rotation Directions

January 25, 2021

Common Firing Orders. MSD Ignition created this helpful chart that displays many common V8 firing orders and distributor [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...]

Classic Original Exterior Sun Visors For Sale

Original Exterior Sun Visors For Sale ~ Chevy, Ford, Mercury, Mopar, More

November 20, 2020

Adding sun visors to your vehicle can help you see while driving in bright sunshine or to add that [More...]

DIY Front Disc Brake Conversion for 1947-59 Chevy and GMC Trucks

March 12, 2019

Restoration Expert and Custom Car Builder David Welch shows us step-by-step how to easily convert a 1947-59 Chevy/GMC Pickup to disc brakes. [More…]

How To Cut and Buff a Clear Coat

February 15, 2019

Jeremy goes over how to cut and buff a freshly sprayed clear coat on a vehicle just pulled out of the paint booth. [More…]

Planishing Hammer Basics with Ron Covell

November 9, 2018

Master Metalworker Ron Covell explains the Planishing Hammer and demonstrates its use and basic techniques. [More…]

How To Use a Speed Square Like a Boss

December 11, 2018

From Classic Work ~ How to use a speed square like a boss — Standard inches and Metric speed squares covered. [More…]

Using Romex Copper Wire as Brazing Rod

January 17, 2019

Jere Kirkpatrick demonstrates using an oxy/acetylene torch and Romex copper wire as brazing filler rod. [More…]

How To Bend Square Stock Box Tube To 90 Degrees

How To Cleanly Bend Square Stock Box Tube To 90°

October 5, 2019

This simple cutting technique allows for square stock box tube to be bent to a full 90° while maintaining the outer integrity of the tube. [More…]

How To Paint A Car At Home In 4 Easy Steps

February 26, 2018

Learn every step to paint a car at home from bare metal to color sanding and buffing… [More…]

How To Install Pinion Shims in your Classic Car

How To Install Pinion Shims on Your Classic Car

March 18, 2020

This how-to shows pinion/axle shim installation on a ’69 Ford Fairlane — the basic principles will work on any solid rear axle vehicle. [More…]

10 Fabrication Tips in 10 Minutes

April 8, 2021

Justin Voss delivers 10 quick and easy time-saving welding and metal fabrication tips in 10 minutes. [More…]

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