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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...]

1957 Chevrolet Bel Air RestoMod Project

August 24, 2019

At first, the customer just wanted to upgrade the brakes and suspension. Before long, it escalated into a complete [More...]

1959 Chevrolet Apache RestoMod Build

February 25, 2019

Build Photo Journal ~ 1959 Chevrolet Apache Pickup Truck and Custom Paint by the Hot Rod Factory in East [More...]

How To Build a Hot Rod Frame from Scratch

October 9, 2023

The Hot Rod Workshop dives into building a hot rod frame from scratch for his Roadster pickup project, [More...]

How To Fix Automotive Paint Defects

June 7, 2019

This video addresses several questions about how to fix common paint defects such as paint runs, solvent boil, [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...]

Porsche 911 Big Engine Hot Rods by Danton Arts Kustoms

January 23, 2019

French hot rod builder Danton Arts Kustoms has transformed a couple of salvaged Porsche 911s into hellaciously badass hot [More...]

Understanding Manual Clutches

September 9, 2017

What is a clutch and how does it work? We explain how a clutch works and how it [More...]

Understanding Car Starters

June 4, 2017

The modern starter motor is a direct current electric motor with a solenoid switch that is similar 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...]

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 to Degree Your Camshaft

May 14, 2018

Don’t skip degreeing in your camshaft The method demonstrated is actually quite simple and straightforward. [More…]

How To Make Old Gauges Look New

April 11, 2019

An easy way to make old gauges look new again. It doesn’t take much to get this done, just a little paint and attention to detail. [More…]

How To Beat Any Speeding Ticket During COVID

December 2, 2020

Mark Gold, founder of The Ticket Clinic fights speeding tickets for everyone, but even he sometimes has to fight his own. [More…]

How To MIG Weld Sheet Metal

May 3, 2018

How To MIG Weld Sheet Metal A two-part sheet metal welding video… [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…]

How To Make The Edelbrock Carb REALLY Work For You

Making a Carter/Edelbrock AFB AVS Carburetor REALLY Work For You

December 6, 2019

The Carter/Edelbrock AFB/AVS carburetors are decent out of the box, but learn to tune the fuel metering system to make them really come alive! [More…]

How To Make A Roller Bender

November 19, 2018

How to make a roller bender, sometimes called a roll bender, from simple stock and hardware at home. [More…]

The 1957 Chevy Bel Air Gets an FiTech EFI Conversion

FiTech Makes EFI Conversion Easy with Kit and Force Fuel System

July 29, 2020

DD Speed Shop shows how easy an EFI conversion can be with a kit from FiTech on their Giveaway ’57 Chevy Belair. [More…]

Protected and Preserved Patina or Rust Without Clear Coat

How To Protect and Preserve Patina or Rust Without Clear Coat

June 1, 2020

How to protect rust or patina with a formula of boiled linseed oil and mineral spirits that you can mix and apply quickly and easily. [More…]

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