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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...]

How An Amateur Built This 1000hp Custom 1970 Trans Am

May 24, 2020

This is one of the wildest Trans Am builds ever. It has a full tube chassis, a Chevy LSX [More...]

Broncosaurus Rex ~ A RATical Rod Build-Off Drive-Off 2020 Contender

July 15, 2020

The Team Broncosaurus 2020 build ‘Broncosaurus Rex’ was designed by Michael Turk and the fabrication is headed up by [More...]

Welding Patch Panels with a Harbor Freight 125 Flux Core Welder

March 25, 2021

Chicago Electric Flux Core 125 Welder from Harbor Freight is used to weld an automotive patch panel into [More...]

Vintage Car Restoration

July 15, 2009

If you love old cars your not alone. Collectors have breathed new life into these vintage autos by [More...]

1957 Chevrolet Bel Air RestoMod Project

August 24, 2019

At first, the customer just wanted to upgrade the brakes and suspension. Before long, it escalated into a complete [More...]

1961 Ford F100 ~ P71 Crown Victoria Police Interceptor Chassis Swap

1961 Ford F100 / 2008 Crown Vic P71 Police Interceptor Chassis Swap

January 4, 2019

Chassis swapping a 1961 Ford F100 unibody pickup truck onto a 2008 Crown Victoria P71 Police Interceptor chassis and [More...]

Understanding Automotive Relays

October 9, 2018

A relay is essentially a switch that is operated electrically rather than mechanically and are used extensively in [More...]

How To Use A Hacksaw and Select the Right Blade

August 11, 2020

A hacksaw is a fine-toothed saw made for cutting metal, plastics and other materials that can’t easily be [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...]

Bud’s Salvage ~ 1930s-70s Parts and Project Cars/Trucks in Oklahoma

March 2, 2022

Mr. Goodpliers tours Bud’s Salvage to check out their inventory of 1930s to 1970s vintage cars and trucks available [More...]

How to Detail Your Car Like a Pro in Minutes

February 13, 2021

Assuming you don’t have a week to dedicate to detailing, here are tips & techniques for prepping your ride in a hurry, or on-site at a show. [More…]

How To Cut Your Long Bed to a Short Bed in a Weekend

October 26, 2019

How to cut your Ford F100 long bed to short bed in a weekend DIY project ~ Two-Part video details cutting frame and bed. [More…]

Dented Classic Truck Grill Before and After

Repairing A Damaged and Dented Classic Truck Grill in 10 Minutes

June 16, 2022

Carter Auto Restyling exercises his hammer and dollies to rough out the damage on his 1953 Chevy 3100 truck grill. [More…]

Five Ways to Improve Handling in an F100

May 3, 2020

We discuss five ways to improve the handling on your Ford F100 truck including polyurethane bushings, sway bars, and Crown Vic swap. [More…]

Step-by-Step Basic Wiring Guide for Hot Rods and Race Cars

July 25, 2024

This video is your go-to guide for car wiring basics, including race car wiring, alternator wiring, automotive wiring, and more. [More…]

How To Helicoil Damaged Spark Plug Threads

November 7, 2019

In this video, Steve Darnell from WelderUp shows you how to fix damaged spark plug threads with a Helicoil Kit. [More…]

How To Build a High Performance TH350 or TH400 Transmission

How To Build a High Performance TH350/TH400 Transmission

February 5, 2019

DEBOSS Garage uses his ’67 Pontiac GTO project as an excuse to go over how to build a high performance TH350 or TH400 transmission. [More…]

How To Find The Correct MIG Welder Settings For Any Project

May 6, 2018

Andy Fogarty explains in detail how to quickly make sense of the various factors and elements that typically dictate your MIG welder settings. [More…]

Replacing Brake Shoes with Simple Tools

June 13, 2019

Servicing drum brakes isn’t rocket science, and replacing the brake shoes is a great first project to get into working on your own car. [More…]

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