DIY Hot Rod Tech, Tools, Rides & Lifestyle

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...]

1000hp 1955 Chevy Built by MetalWorks Classic Auto Restoration

1,000hp ’55 Chevy Build by MetalWorks Classic Auto Restoration

December 16, 2020

This ’55 Chevy ProTouring build sports a 1,000hp 427 LS engine with 2.9L Whipple supercharger and an Art Morrison [More...]

Insane 1 Day 1967 Mustang LS Swap at Roadkill Zip Tie Drags

Insane 1 Day 1967 Mustang LS Engine Swap in Zip-Tie Drags Parking Lot

August 15, 2019

A group of friends and strangers donated parts, time, and money to LS swap a ’67 Mustang in a [More...]

TIG Welding Crash Course

November 26, 2018

Cody shows the camera guy, Joe with no welding experience, the basics of TIG welding and how exactly [More...]

How To Make The Edelbrock Carb REALLY Work For You

Making a Carter/Edelbrock AFB AVS Carburetor REALLY Work For You

December 6, 2019

The Carter/Edelbrock AFB/AVS carburetors are decent out of the box, but learn to tune the fuel metering system [More...]

Man Builds Street Legal Dream Car from Scrap and Recycled Materials

Man Builds Street Legal Dream Car Out Of Scrap and Recycled Materials

January 18, 2020

Barry Caukill built his dream car, dubbed “Scarlotti”, using a chassis from a car that would have gone to [More...]

Finishing a Late Friend’s Handmade 1956 “Baby” Buick Special Mini Car

September 1, 2022

Karl Fisher is working to honor a late friend who started building a mini ’56 Buick Special from the [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...]

Understanding Catalytic Converters

August 4, 2015

A catalytic converter is a component found in the exhaust system of a vehicle. The catalytic converter burns [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...]

Insane Ford Flathead Stash to be Sold-Off!

May 17, 2019

Matt has been helping a local Early Ford guru thin down on his stash of parts, and is readying [More...]

How To Use Lead Instead of Plastic Filler

December 19, 2018

Alberto Ferroni demonstrates how to use lead Instead of plastic filler while performing some bodywork on his Porsche 911 race car. [More…]

6G 6010 Welding Roots: Old Timer vs Young Gun

6G 6010 Roots: Old Timer vs Young Gun

November 29, 2018

Old Timer Bob shows raking the root in with very little motion. “Young Gun” Hjalmar shows his Christmas Tree pattern of putting in the root. [More…]

How To Make a Custom Air Scoop from Scratch and Scrap

March 1, 2021

HardCore Fab makes an air breather for Old Crow, his 1947 Ford Rat Rod project modeled after the old Cadillac style filter housings. [More…]

Repairing a Hacked 1935-36 Ford Dash Panel

How To Repair a Hacked 1935-36 Ford Dash Panel

October 26, 2019

Matt works over a 1935-36 Ford dash he scored at the Hershey Swap Meet. With a little work, you can repair the item and have minimal money wrapped into it… [More…]

How To Identify a Bad Engine ~ Teardown and Autopsy of a 461ci Pontiac

November 12, 2020

Here are some easy tips for novice and backyard mechanics to avoid getting a worn-out or even destroyed engine instead of a good deal. [More…]

How To Make Fiberglass Molds and Parts

November 11, 2018

How to make fiberglass molds and parts. A motorcycle fender is repaired. A mold is then made and a part is made from the mold [More…]

1965 Chevrolet C10 RideTech Air Suspension Install

November 29, 2018

Johnny Merder from RideTech installs a complete air ride suspension system on his family-owned 1965 Chevrolet C10 truck. [More…]

Everything You Need To Know About Drilling And Tapping Holes

January 8, 2024

In DIY projects and metalworking, having the ability to drill and tap your holes is a valuable skill. [More…]

How To Choose The Right Air Compressor For Your Automotive Workshop

April 2, 2021

There are four major specifications you’ll need to decide on: pump configuration, tank size, output, and electrical requirements. [More…]

DIY Hot Rods, Tech, Tools, Ideas & Lifestyle

Most Popular Tools & Look-Ups

What’s Buzzin’

Hot Topics