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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 Lincoln V-12 Lucite Steering Wheel Transformation

January 19, 2020

Matt from Iron Trap Garage bought a Lincoln Continental V-12 steering wheel. Follow along as this rough steering wheel [More...]

Volvo Amazon Kia Spectra Swap ~ Swedish Gangsta Sled by Svenmeister

March 13, 2021

The Svenmeister’s latest custom car build is a classic Swedish Volvo Amazon 122S crafted atop a 2005 Kia Spectra. [More...]

How To Re-Drill Axles/Brakes For Different Bolt Pattern Wheels

November 3, 2021

This vehicle wheel bolt pattern drill guide helps you drill out both your axle and brake drum or [More...]

7 DIY Angle Grinder Tool Hacks

December 31, 2018

7 DIY Angle Grinder Hack examples from Make it Extreme… [More…] Also of Interest: 14 DIY Tools and [More...]

805hp Boss Nine 1969 Ford Mustang Build

February 15, 2019

This build compilation shows a 1969 Ford Mustang built by Anvil Auto that sports a 520ci Boss 9 engine [More...]

Junkyard 1939 Ford Tudor Hot Rod Revival

August 9, 2019

Hopefully, this patina queen 1939 Ford Tudor is going to make a return trip to its last resting place [More...]

Understanding Brake Master Cylinders

May 23, 2016

The master cylinder is a hydraulic pump that supplies hydraulic fluid under pressure to each of the wheels. [More...]

Understanding Cooling Systems

January 14, 2017

It is the job of cooling systems to dissipate heat. This makes the cooling system a quite an [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 Trucks Chevrolet GMC Project Vehicles and Cabs

Chevrolet and GMC Project Trucks For Sale in Great Bend, Kansas

August 23, 2020

Nobody Else’s Auto LLC has Chevrolet and GMC projects, build and part donor quality trucks for sale in Great [More...]

How To Make an Inexpensive DIY Fab Table

December 6, 2018

Justin demonstrates a very useful design of a fabrication table using inexpensive and strong materials to make a table more versatile for fab. [More…]

Making a Custom Stake Pocket Fuel Filler for a Fleetside Bed

December 16, 2020

John Fabris shared a few photos that demonstrate making a custom fuel filler for the stake pocket in a Fleetside bed. [More…]

How To Make A Custom Battery Box

December 9, 2018

The Fab Forums make a custom battery box for the twin turbo project… [More…]

How To Sand and Polish Steel Wheels to a Mirror Finish

December 10, 2018

From Skills and Trade ~ In this video, you’ll learn how to sand and polish a steel wheel to a mirror-like finish. [More…]

5 Super Easy Spray Paint Tricks and Effects

February 19, 2019

From Commando Designs, these are 5 super easy spray paint tricks and effects that will add another layer of cool to your project. [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 Weld Gaps and Poorly Fitted Parts

October 2, 2018

Tim McAmis demonstrates how to achieve strong, clean welds on tubing that may have a bit more gap than you’d like. [More…]

How To MIG Weld In Tight Spaces and Corners

How To MIG Weld In Corners, Close Quarters, and Tight Spaces

November 28, 2018

Matt Urch of Urchfab demonstrates a little trick for getting your MIG welds into those corners and other tight spaces. [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…]

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