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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...]

1932 Ford Coupe Hot Rod Build

June 4, 2019

1932 Ford Coupe Hot Rod built by the Roadster Shop in Mundelein, Illinois. [More…] Also of Interest: 1932 Ford [More...]

Twin Turbo Inline 6 Datsun Drag Race Car

New Vortec 4200 Project ~ Twin Turbo Inline 6 Datsun Drag Car

May 2, 2022

YouTube channel nivlac57 introduces a new more extreme Turbo Vortec 4200 DOHC VVT Inline 6 project car for the [More...]

Spare Tailgate? How To Make a Tailgate Bench

October 3, 2018

This Tailgate Bench Project Pictorial includes supply list, cut list, step-by-step photos, and lots of tailgate bench examples… [More...]

How To Make a Cab Corner Patch Panel

December 9, 2018

Lazze demonstrates metal shaping techniques to create a cab corner using his Shrinker / Stretcher and English Wheel. [More...]

1970 Ford F100 RestoMod Muscle Truck Build

April 13, 2019

The crew at Classic Car Studio transformed this tired old 1970 Ford F-100 farm truck into a tire-shredding torque [More...]

A Roadworthy 1965 AMC Rambler ~ Impound Lot Revival

July 6, 2019

Junkyard Digs makes this 1965 AMC Rambler 770 Classic roadworthy again after 30 years in this Impound Lot Revival. [More...]

How To Set Ignition Timing

February 28, 2018

Setting the timing on your engine is one of the most misunderstood adjustments. Here is how to set [More...]

Understanding the Benefits of Fuel Injection

May 4, 2016

Fuel injection is an electronic system that injects fuel into an engine to burn and has become the [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 Original Exterior Sun Visors For Sale

Original Exterior Sun Visors For Sale ~ Chevy, Ford, Mercury, Mopar, More

November 20, 2020

Adding sun visors to your vehicle can help you see while driving in bright sunshine or to add that [More...]

How To Relocate Your Gas Tank Under The Bed

February 25, 2019

Relocating a gas tank to under the bed moves the weight to a more optimal location, frees up interior room and rids gas fumes in the cab. [More…]

1955-1959 Chevrolet & GMC Truck Windshield Gasket Installation

January 4, 2019

Precision shows you how to replace and install windshield and weatherstrip in 1955-1959 Chevrolet & GMC Trucks. [More…]

How To Get The Most Money When Selling A Used Car

April 6, 2020

Here are some solid tips and tricks from Eastwood for getting the most money possible when selling your used car. [More…]

How To Do An Engine Makeover In Your Driveway

October 2, 2018

Sometimes, all an engine needs is a little TLC in the form of a tune-up and a cleanup — fresh paint, valve covers, intake, air cleaner, etc. [More…]

How To Make a Beater Bag ~ Poor Man’s Shot Bag

January 17, 2019

Jere Kirkpatrick shows you how to easily make a Beater Bag (or shot bag, sand bag) for shaping sheet metal for cheap. [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…]

Ron Covell's Tips for Using Aircraft Snips

Ron Covell’s Tips for Using Aviation Snips

January 22, 2021

Ron Covell shows the details of using aircraft snips with ample demos of how they are used to make clean cuts without distorting the metal. [More…]

How To Insure, Appraise, Title and Register Your Hot Rod

How To Appraise, Title, Register, and Insure Your Hot Rod or Custom Car

September 15, 2015

Getting your hot rod or custom car properly titled, registered, and insured can be one of the most demanding aspects of the project and will vary according to the vehicle and your state. [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…]

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