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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...]

1950 Mercury Eight 4 Door Sedan Custom Chop Top

January 2, 2019

VooDoo Larry created a really great flow on the chop on this one. Not easy to do that on [More...]

Dropping an 1,100 HP 1972 Mercury Marquis

October 7, 2019

Adding an indestructible 9-inch Ford rear-end and air suspension to our sleeper 1,080-horsepower 1972 Mercury Marquis Brougham. [More…] Also [More...]

How To Convert a 1955, 56 or 57 Chevrolet From 4 Doors to 2 Doors

March 15, 2018

This video is a journal of the steps involved in converting a 1955, 1956 or 1957 Chevrolet 4 [More...]

How To Disassemble An Early Ford Straight Axle (with stuck rusty bolts)

December 11, 2018

Matt and Mike show the down and dirty on how to blow apart a front axle. There were [More...]

Will It Run and Drive? Lawn Mower Carburetor on a Ford 302 V8 Engine

April 13, 2022

45 MPG from a Ford V8? Luke adapts a lawn mower carburetor to the 302 in his Ford Maverick. [More...]

1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible 572 Big Block Build

June 24, 2019

1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible 572 Big Block built by the Roadster Shop of Mundelein, Illinois. [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...]

Camshaft Specifications: What They Mean

November 1, 2018

Camshaft Specifications that seem so hard to figure out, are clearly explained in detail in this series of [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...]

Project and Part Cars and Trucks For Sale Wichita Kansas

New Arrivals: Ford Chevy GMC Oldsmobile and Studebaker Near Wichita

February 22, 2021

We tour New Arrivals at Rust Rach near Wichita Kansas with 150+ 1930s, 40s, 50s, 60s & 70s projects [More...]

Spare Tailgate? How To Make a Tailgate Bench

October 3, 2018

This Tailgate Bench Project Pictorial includes supply list, cut list, step-by-step photos, and lots of tailgate bench examples… [More…]

6G 6010 Welding Roots: Old Timer vs Young Gun

6G 6010 Roots: Old Timer vs Young Gun

November 29, 2018

Old Timer Bob shows raking the root in with very little motion. “Young Gun” Hjalmar shows his Christmas Tree pattern of putting in the root. [More…]

How To Scavenge a Junkyard

January 6, 2019

An introduction on how an auto recycling facility works, plus you’ll see how to, and what kind of, parts are good to pull from a junkyard. [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…]

How To Gas Weld with Oxy-Acetylene Full Tutorial, Tips, and Set-Up

February 3, 2022

Karl shows you how to gas weld with an oxy-acetylene torch including techniques, tips, and a step-by-step tutorial on both fusion and filler. [More…]

How To Make Auto Rubber Trim with Silicone Molds

January 30, 2019

We recreate a rare trim gasket for a 1958 BMW Isetta — Setting up a silicone mold, casting with flexible urethane, plus tips and tricks. [More…]

How To Quickly Make Custom Gaskets

December 4, 2018

A full set of gaskets was needed for a chainsaw restoration, and a tool already purchased for a different purpose was the perfect solution. [More…]

1000HP With No Turbo, No Blower and No Nitrous

Mike Finnegan’s Recipe for 1,000HP with No Turbo, No Blower, No Nitrous

September 6, 2019

How to install a new MSD slip collar distributor – this 582ci V8 engine is revved to over 7,000 rpm on Westech’s Superflow Engine Dyno. [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…]

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