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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...]

Big Bertha by South Texas Performance

November 16, 2017

South Texas Performance Turbo Diesel Rat Rod Truck built for The Rat Hard Build-Off ~ Builders get 30 days [More...]

1941 Cadillac 2-Door Coupe Supercharged 500 HP XLR-V Northstar Build

1941 Cadillac Coupe Gets One-Off Chassis, Northstar Power, New Face

May 19, 2020

This custom one-off Northstar powered 1941 Cadillac 2 door coupe was built from the bottom up by Tucci Hot [More...]

How To Adjust TH350 and TH400 Shift Points with a Vacuum Modulator

Change TH350 & TH400 Shift Points with an Adjustable Vacuum Modulator

December 7, 2019

The B&M GM TH400 and TH350 Vacuum Modulator is fully adjustable, allowing you to customize the shift points [More...]

How To Wire Your LS Swap Fuel Pump and Fans with Relays

February 23, 2019

From The Driveway Engineer: Relays Made Simple ~ How to wire your fuel pump and fans, plus how [More...]

Driveway Build: 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback

December 1, 2018

Say hello to the most irresponsible financial decision of my entire life, a 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback project. [More…] [More...]

1939 Lincoln Zephyr Chopped Coupe Conversion

January 31, 2022

Make It Kustom gets a 1939 Lincoln Zephyr 4-Door Sedan with plans to convert it into a chopped 3-window [More...]

Understanding Nitrous Oxide Systems (NOS)

May 13, 2015

If you’re looking to boost engine performance and you’re considering nitrous as the means to bigger power, start [More...]

Automotive Painting Basics and Techniques with Kevin Tetz

April 28, 2019

Kevin Tetz shows you the basics of painting, setting up a paint gun and spraying a car with [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 Diagnose Engine Oil Consumption

April 17, 2019

Our 1969 Chevrolet Camaro is consuming oil. Lots of it. Davin runs through a series of tests to identify the problem in the 396. [More…]

How To Test a Power Brake Booster

April 6, 2019

If the brake pedal feels hard while the engine is running, the power brake booster is not operating correctly. Here’s how to properly test your power brake booster. [More…]

How To Assess an Unfinished Project

April 16, 2019

What happens when you come into an unfinished project vehicle? How do you know what’s sitting in your garage? And how can you find out? [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 restoring them to like new condition. [More…]

How To Metal Etch and Mark Your Tools

December 14, 2020

How to etch large-sized numbers onto sockets and tools so you can actually see what size they are using a simple battery. [More…]

How To Keep Your Car From Getting Stolen

How To Keep Your Vehicle From Getting Stolen

March 28, 2019

Stacey David shows you how to prevent someone from stealing your ride – from simple free ways to some that are a little more in depth. [More…]

How to Balance Tires Yourself at Home

October 24, 2018

How to balance a tire yourself at home — This portable wheel balancer makes it easy to balance tires accurately with its bull’s eye level. [More…]

Tech Tip: Keep Your Original Rubber Seals and Gaskets

May 17, 2023

If you follow any tech tip advice from Steele Rubber Products, let it be this one! Keep. Your. Originals. Whether you are restoring a classic vehicle, repairing damaged rubber on your boat or RV, or [More…]

Inexpensive Universal Hot Rod Disc Brake Conversions

May 20, 2020

Dan at DD Speed Shop is putting fresh binders on the ’57 Chevy Bel Air with a Right Stuff Products universal disc brake conversion kit. [More…]

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