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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...]

Pole Barn Garage Builds the Ultimate 4X4 Big Block Shaggin’ Wagon

January 31, 2024

Builder Dalton Summitt transforms not one, not two, but three GM vans into Ultimate 4X4 Big Block Shaggin’ Wagon. [More...]

1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible Build by Roadster Shop

May 11, 2019

Don’s 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air was selected at Goodguys 1st WIX Filters Speedway Nationals to receive a builders choice [More...]

How To Roll a Fender Bead with Wire Edge

December 13, 2018

Metal Shaping Guru Lazze demonstrates how to make a bead with a wire edge for fenders or other [More...]

How To Replace Ball Joints

September 14, 2017

With a good set of instructions, a small amount of mechanical knowledge, and a bit of patience, you [More...]

1968 Chevrolet C10 Crew Cab Truck (Re)Build

January 17, 2019

1968 Chevy C10 gets longbed cut to shortbed, 42 gallon fuel tank, TBI 454 Big Block engine, AOD and [More...]

1928 Ford Model A Roadster Pickup to Roadster Coupe Build

January 10, 2019

From The Chevy Scrounger ~ This video documents a 1928 Ford Model A Roadster Pickup conversion to a Roadster [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 Air Intakes

August 18, 2017

Among the most popular styles of air intakes are short ram intakes, cold air intakes, and ram air [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 Truck Beds For Sale in Harvard, Nebraska

September 9, 2020

Current Inventory includes full beds, parts, and trailer conversions perfect for someone doing a restoration or rat rod project. [More...]

How To Make Battery Cables

December 4, 2018

Jeremy demonstrates several methods for soldering large ring terminals onto heavy-gauge battery cable.. [More…]

What Goes Into Designing An Exhaust System?

How To Design An Exhaust System

March 1, 2019

Richard Waitas from Magnaflow sat down to run us through exactly what goes into designing exhaust systems. [More…]

1973 Camaro with Holley RetroBright LED Headlights

How To Install Holley RetroBright LED Headlights in a Classic Car or Truck

February 4, 2022

RetroBright LED Headlights offer plug & play compatibility, better visibility, and 6 times longer life over traditional sealed beam headlights. [More…]

How To Set the Kick-down or TV Cable on GM Transmissions

February 13, 2019

Holley offers tips on properly setting up the transmission kickdown levers and how to properly set the throttle valve or TV cable. [More…]

Thin-Gauge Sheet Metal Repair with Mark Prosser and Lincoln Electric

How To Repair Thin-Gauge Sheet Metal

December 3, 2018

Lincoln Electric Welding instructor and co-author of Full-Bore Welding, Mark Prosser shows you how to repair a hole in thin-gauge steel. [More…]

Understanding Alternators – How To Test and Troubleshoot

July 5, 2017

This alternator works together with the battery to supply power when the vehicle is running. Here’s how to test and troubleshoot. [More…]

How To Become a Carburetor Tuning Expert with an AFR Gauge

November 7, 2018

Become a carburetor tuning expert by tuning by AFR gauge that is easily installed in 30 minutes and what a difference it makes. Parts List. [More…]

DIY Wiring Harness Clean-Up and Restoration

November 19, 2018

Here’s how to freshen up, restore, re-tape, and generally clean-up your old and tired wiring harness. [More…]

How To Understand, Diagnose and Replace Transmission Mounts

May 10, 2020

A bad transmission mount can prove to be more expensive if not diagnosed through symptoms such as vibration and noise in the vehicle. [More…]

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