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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...]

1941 Cadillac 2-Door Coupe Supercharged 500 HP XLR-V Northstar Build

1941 Cadillac Coupe Gets One-Off Chassis, Northstar Power, New Face

May 19, 2020

This custom one-off Northstar powered 1941 Cadillac 2 door coupe was built from the bottom up by Tucci Hot [More...]

1966 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Pro-Touring Truck Build

December 22, 2018

A 1966 Chevrolet Suburban turned into a modernized show vehicle with throwback surf wagon styling, big block power, and [More...]

How To Swap 1st Gen Dodge Truck Rotors from 5×5.5 to 5×4.5

July 3, 2022

How to swap late 1st Gen Dodge truck rotors for early 1st Gen truck rotors effectively changing the [More...]

How To Remove A Bad Paint Job Without Damaging The Original Paint

April 2, 2021

Matt goes over how to use Pre Painting Prep and Oil Eater to remove some old black paint [More...]

Copperhead 1967 Chevy C10 Street Truck Built from the Frame Up

Building the Copperhead 1967 Chevy C10 Street Truck from the Frame Up

March 6, 2021

Copperhead is a ’67 Chevy C10 build that gets turned into an incredibly fast street truck that looks like [More...]

1931 Ford Model A 5 Window Coupe Rescued From A Basement

1931 Model A 5 Window Coupe Rescued From A Basement

October 4, 2020

DD Speed Shop has been pursuing this Model A 5 Window Coupe for some time. When the owner was [More...]

Understanding Distributors

July 14, 2016

Distributors route the high voltage into the correct firing order to the spark plugs. Both magnetos and battery [More...]

The Basics of a 4WD IFS Front End

April 2, 2019

Four-wheel drive independent front suspension (IFS) systems have been used on a lot of pickups since the 1980s. [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 Cars and Trucks For Sale ~ Harvard, Nebraska

Classic Project Cars, Trucks, and Donor Vehicles For Sale in Harvard, NE

November 2, 2018

Zack at Rudy’s Classic Auto & Chop Shop has provided an updated inventory video showing the vast number of Classic [More...]

How To Bleed Brakes By Yourself

March 17, 2018

This How-To video shows you how to bleed or purge the air from your brake system and lines easily and by yourself. [More…]

How To Adjust and Tune Holley Carburetors

December 1, 2018

This tutorial includes instructions on how to fully adjust and finely tune Holley carburetors. [More…]

How To Airbrush Ghost Flames with James Scott

How To Airbrush Transparent Ghost Flames with James Scott

April 28, 2019

James Scott of Paint by James fame demonstrates how to paint old school style ghost flames. [More…]

How To Restore Scratched, Burnt, or Cloudy Welding Lenses

June 17, 2019

Matt at Urchfab shares a quick trick to get your old welding helmet lenses looking like new in 1 minute. Restore and recycle. [More…]

How To Upholster Door Panels Without Sewing Step-by-Step

September 19, 2024

Upholstering door panels can seem like a daunting task, but with the right tools and approach, it can be done without a single stitch. [More…]

How To Mix Automotive Paint Step-by-Step

August 9, 2024

Car painting requires attention to detail, knowledge of the materials, and precise mixing techniques. Here’s everything you need to know. [More…]

How To Paint A Car with House Of Kolor's John Kosmoski

How To Paint A Car with House Of Kolor’s Jon Kosmoski

October 28, 2018

These video clips are from the “Kustom Painting Made Easy” by Jon Kosmoski of House of Kolor… [More…]

How To Determine Engine and Pinion Angle

How To Determine Engine/Pinion Angle

July 2, 2020

Engine and pinion angle are relative to the ground. Most engines are set at 3 degrees, this allows the carburetor to sit level, however… [More…]

How To Hand Paint Tailgate Letters – DIY Guide & Video

August 27, 2025

In this step-by-step video, Jack Fleming demonstrates the tools, materials, and methods he personally uses when painting tailgate letters. [More…]

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