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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...]

1963 Cadillac Hearse Cummins Swap ~ Who Ya Gonna Call?

April 6, 2019

Tension gets high when time runs low as the guys set out to Cummins swap a ’63 Cadillac set [More...]

Full Griswold DD Speed Shop '56 Chevy Family Truckster

Going Full Griswold with the DD Speed Shop ’56 Chevy Family Truckster

February 22, 2021

Dan’s vision since he brought the wagon home — A ratty tri-5 wagon with a giant big block and [More...]

How To Calculate Size of Carburetor Needed in CFM

How To Calculate the Size of Carburetor Needed in CFM

December 3, 2020

Optimize performance with a correctly sized carburetor: This calculator gives the engine’s air intake volume requirements in CFM… [More...]

Split Personality ~ How To Install Exhaust Cutouts

December 2, 2018

EricTheCarGuy has installed not one, but 2 exhaust cut outs on his Ford Fairmont Project. The second cut out [More...]

Rough Cut ~ A Radical 1957 Chevy Bel Air Rat Rod

First Look: Radical ‘Rough Cut’ 1957 Chevy Bel Air from ITW Hot Rods

May 27, 2020

ITW’s Chris walker is breaking all the rules again and hacking up a ’57 Chevy Bel Air into bite-sized [More...]

Rat Rod Header 125cc Mini-Bike Trike Rides Wheelies

Rat Rod Header 125cc Mini-Bike Trike Build

February 11, 2020

Red Beard’s Garage, after a proper dose of rat rod inspiration while attending the Redneck Rumble, started piecing together [More...]

Understanding Car Starters

June 4, 2017

The modern starter motor is a direct current electric motor with a solenoid switch that is similar to [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...]

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 Wire Your Rat Bike or Motorcycle Project

How To Wire Your Motorcycle or Rat Bike ~ Basic Wiring Diagrams

March 22, 2018

Wiring harnesses can be complex, but a bare-bones bike build project means that you can eliminate a lot — Here are the basic wiring diagrams. [More…]

How to Winterize Your Collector Car & Daily Driver

November 23, 2018

Scott goes over how to prepare your collector car or daily driver for storage over the winter. [More…]

How To Repair or Replicate a Headlight Lens

January 31, 2019

You can easily replicate or repair a headlight lens of any car using Alumilite. This how-to shows replicating a 1935 Cadillac headlight lens… [More…]

How To Paint, Weather And Patina With Adam Savage

Adam Savage Demonstrates Weathering Tricks

February 27, 2019

Adam Savage shows us how to paint and weather a newly constructed box to make it look like it’s something that’s been used for decades. [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…]

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…]

Squarebody 73-87 GM Truck Longbed to Shortbed Chassis Conversion Kit

February 18, 2022

This DIY Chassis Conversion kit eliminates the guesswork and includes everything you need to complete this popular conversion yourself. [More…]

How To Remove Dents from a Panel Using a Slapper File

How To Remove Dents from Auto Body Panels Using a Slapper File

January 17, 2019

This is a quick demonstration of how to use a slapper file to remove dents in auto body sheet metal that need little to no filler. [More…]

How To Spray WET Single Stage BLACK Paint without Orange Peel!

July 28, 2024

A father-son team and Paint Society paint a 1990 Trans Am with a budget-friendly sealer and single-stage black. [More…]

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