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[ October 5, 2025 ] How To Mold and Cast Resin Dashboard Knobs — Recreating the Jewelry of the Dashboard DIY Projects
[ October 5, 2025 ] Fuel Stabilizer Showdown: The Results of a 5-Year Experiment Products & Reviews
[ October 4, 2025 ] Early Ford Banjo Rear-Ends – Hot Rodding 101 with IronTrap Garage Technical Info
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[ October 2, 2025 ] Full Rebuild: Ford’s Legendary 300 Straight-Six Roars Back to Life Technical Info
[ October 1, 2025 ] How To Drive a Ford Model T with Jay Leno’s Garage How To & DIY
[ August 27, 2025 ] How To Hand Paint Tailgate Letters – DIY Guide & Video How To & DIY
[ July 25, 2025 ] How To Properly Load & Tie-Down a Hot Rod, Race Car, or Daily Driver on a Tow Trailer How To & DIY
[ December 12, 2024 ] The Key to Making Your Car Fast: The Torque Converter Technical Info
[ December 4, 2024 ] Customizing Ford Crown Victoria Wheels: A Step-by-Step Guide How To & DIY
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[ September 24, 2024 ] How To Make Custom Floating Hubcaps How To & DIY
[ September 19, 2024 ] How To Upholster Door Panels Without Sewing Step-by-Step How To & DIY
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[ August 23, 2024 ] Next Level Your Project With Custom Laser Cut Parts, FAST DIY Projects
[ August 15, 2024 ] Are Headers Worth It? Headers vs Manifolds: HP, Torque & Sound Technical Info
[ August 9, 2024 ] How To Mix Automotive Paint Step-by-Step How To & DIY
[ August 7, 2024 ] Project Car Still On Jack Stands? Do This… Hot Rod Lifestyle
[ August 5, 2024 ] Adding AC to Your Vintage Vehicle: Vintage Air Heritage Review Products & Reviews
[ August 2, 2024 ] The Impact of Zinc Levels in Engine Oil: A Detailed Analysis Technical Info
[ July 31, 2024 ] How To Wire The Ignition and Starter On Any Classic Engine How To & DIY
[ July 30, 2024 ] Hot Rods — The First Race Cars Hot Rod Lifestyle
[ July 30, 2024 ] Break-In Oil Myth Busting: Why a Fresh Engine Build NEEDS Zinc Technical Info
[ July 30, 2024 ] The Easiest Way to Remove Paint to Bare Metal How To & DIY
[ July 28, 2024 ] How To Spray WET Single Stage BLACK Paint without Orange Peel! How To & DIY
[ July 26, 2024 ] Does Pre-filling The Oil Filter Cause Engine Damage? Technical Info
[ July 25, 2024 ] Step-by-Step Basic Wiring Guide for Hot Rods and Race Cars How To & DIY
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How To Weld Steel to Stainless Steel

How To Weld Steel to Stainless Steel

January 11, 2019

Can you MIG weld Stainless Steel to Mild Steel? The answer is yes. Here is how to weld mild steel to stainless steel. [More…]

How to Build a Custom Steering Column Drop

How To Build a Custom Steering Column Drop

November 19, 2018

Matt makes a custom steering column brace/drop for a cowl steering setup. [More…]

4 Budget Dynamat Alternatives for DIY Vehicle Sound Deadening

Nothing ruins a sweet ride more than vibrations and doors that rattle. Here’s how to sound deaden and insulate your ride on a budget. [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…]

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…]

Hot Rod / Rat Rod Wiring Diagram

How To Wire Your Hot Rod

September 21, 2017

Hot Rod Wiring – Diagram Please Note: This diagram was designed for 12 volt systems, but can also be used for 6 volt systems. If used for 6 volt, make all the wires heavier by 2 gauges. For example 14 gauge wire will become 12 gauge, 10 gauge will be 8 gauge, etc. [More…]

Multi-meter and Spark Plugs

How To Rule Out A Spark Plug As Your Problem

A very simple but effective method to confirm if a spark plug is/is not the cause of engine starting and/or performance problems. [More…]

DIY Powder Coating at Home

How To Powder Coat At Home

In addition to powder coating a sample part, the video includes an overview tutorial of powder coating equipment, tips, tricks, and more. [More…]

How To Fix Clogged Spray Paint Cans

How To Fix Clogged Aerosol Spray Paint Cans

You’ve been there: you’re in the middle of your project, and the aerosol spray paint you’re using stops spraying. Here is how to fix it… [More…]

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