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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...]

1968 Chevrolet C10 AccuAir Air Ride Project

April 10, 2019

1968 Chevrolet C10 AccuAir Air Ride Project dubbed Tiffany ~ Original Texas SWB Truck with 53,000 miles on the [More...]

’51 Hudson Hornet Rebuild in 10 Minutes

June 14, 2020

Tim Strange and an able crew rescue a stalled 1951 Hudson Hornet project from a Michigan viewer and rebuild [More...]

Easy, Affordable Heavy Rust and Grime Removal with a Needle Scaler

February 1, 2021

Matt goes back to the basics and uses one of the most affordable yet powerful air tools in [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 [More...]

Chopped 1931 Ford Model A Gasser ~ 8 Year Build in 8 Minutes

November 3, 2021

Rick, a fabricator at South Side Sleds Custom Cycles & Hot Rods recollects building his 1931 Ford Model A [More...]

1965 Chevy C10 Longbed to Shortbed Conversion

July 5, 2019

Three months were spent cutting and shortening the frame, bed-sides, and doing the bodywork and paint on this ’65 [More...]

Understanding Power Brakes

July 19, 2016

Power-assisted brakes use the power of the engine and battery to increase the efficiency of the braking system. [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 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...]

How To Make an Inexpensive Spot Welder

April 29, 2018

This step-by-step tutorial shows how to make an 800 amp Spot Welder from common materials, and how to do it for practically nothing. [More…]

How To Mount a 6.0 Liter LS Engine to an Older GM TH350 Transmission

February 18, 2019

A demonstration of how to get an older TH350 transmission and torque converter bolted up to an LS engine with No Adapter Required! [More…]

Steering Wheel Restoration and Cracked Steering Wheel Repair

December 5, 2019

This video how-to shows you how to use Polyvance’s PlastiFix repair kit to restore cracked classic steering wheels. [More…]

How To Determine Suspension, Brake, and Wheel Clearance

January 29, 2020

When working with suspension, wheels, and brakes, wheel clearance is key. Follow these easy steps to calculate offset and wheel clearance. [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 piece and too large to just weld as you normally would. [More…]

How To Pinstripe Wheels

December 16, 2018

This is nothing fancy, just a single pinstriped line using a PeeWee 800 Striping Brush, but it adds so much to an otherwise plain wheel. [More…]

Installing an Inexpensive Universal Tilt Steering Column In Your Hot Rod

July 22, 2021

In the 1956 Chevy Gasser Wagon project, Dan moved the seat back a few inches and installs a new universal fit tilt steering column. [More…]

Starter Motor Testing and Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting and Rebuilding or Replacing a Starter Motor

June 21, 2021

Car or truck won’t start? Here’s what the sounds mean, how to troubleshoot and when to rebuild or replace your starter motor. [More…]

How to Make a Replacement Tail Light Lens

How To Make a Replacement Automotive Light Lens

January 29, 2019

How to replicate a tail light lens of any car using a Mold star silicone rubber mold and Crystal Clear optically-clear UV resistant resin. [More…]

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