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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...]

1962 Volkswagen Beetle to Volksrod Build by Father And Son

December 11, 2018

The top was chopped 4 inches and the body fitted with suicide doors. The chassis is set-up with 1972 [More...]

1973 Chevrolet Nova Damaged in Barn Fire

Spicy Nova ~ Resurrecting a 1973 Chevrolet Nova Barn Fire Survivor

December 11, 2021

Junkyard Digs and Junkyard Mook tag team on resurrecting a 1973 Chevrolet Nova barn fire survivor that lived in [More...]

How To Rebuild a 4 Barrel Quadrajet Carburetor

September 21, 2019

Learn everything you need to know about Quadrajet carburetors, including how to rebuild one correctly, what kind of [More...]

4L60e Transmission ~ Full Rebuild

November 3, 2018

This video documents a complete 4L60e Transmission disassembly and rebuild… [More…] Also of Interest: 3 Most Common 4L60E [More...]

Will DD Speed Shop Survive the 2022 Power Tour In A 65 Year Old Chevy?

May 31, 2022

Dan at DD Speed Shop is prepping his 1957 Chevy for the 2022 Hot Rod Power Tour and does [More...]

Not Your Typical Drifter ~ 1968 Camaro Party Car Has a 500hp SBC

November 7, 2019

Josh Mason’s party car, a very non-traditional: a ’68 Chevy Camaro. See what it takes to turn one of [More...]

Understanding Cooling Systems

January 14, 2017

It is the job of cooling systems to dissipate heat. This makes the cooling system a quite an [More...]

Understanding Radiators and Intercoolers

September 3, 2016

The fluid is moved in a closed system that goes from the radiator to the engine. Here it [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...]

Tips and Techniques For Metal Fabrication You Can Be Proud Of!

January 30, 2024

Garage Fab shares a few tips he incorporates into his metal fabrication process, aiming to enhance the final product’s appearance. [More…]

How To Make High-Quality Copper Lugs or Terminals

May 6, 2019

In this video, 1Road demonstrates how to make high-quality copper lugs (copper terminals) out of copper tubing. It’s cheap and easy. [More…]

How To Weld Gaps and Poorly Fitted Parts

October 2, 2018

Tim McAmis demonstrates how to achieve strong, clean welds on tubing that may have a bit more gap than you’d like. [More…]

Bagged 1964 Chevy C10 with DIY Patina Paint Job

How To Do A Patina Paint Job

December 15, 2018

The Patina Paint Job on this Bagged 1964 Chevy C10 was one of our winter projects. Here’s how to do a patina paint job. [More…]

How To Install a '55-59 Chevy Truck Coil Spring Front End

How To Install a Coil Spring Front End in a 1955-59 Chevy or GMC Truck

January 4, 2019

Watch a complete installation of the new Total Cost Involved Engineering ’55-59 Chevrolet and GMC truck coil spring front end. [More…]

How To Mount a 6.0 Liter LS Engine to an Older GM TH350 Transmission

February 18, 2019

A demonstration of how to get an older TH350 transmission and torque converter bolted up to an LS engine with No Adapter Required! [More…]

Reversed Chrome Wheels and Cheater Slicks ~ 1932 Ford 5 Window Coupe

Reversed Chrome Wheels & Cheater Slicks ~ 1932 Ford 5 Window Coupe

April 3, 2020

With a little bit of work and some lube, the new stance on reverse chrome wheels and cheater slicks fits the ’32 perfectly. [More…]

DIY Wiring Harness Clean-Up and Restoration

November 19, 2018

Here’s how to freshen up, restore, re-tape, and generally clean-up your old and tired wiring harness. [More…]

How To Upholster Door Panels Without Sewing Step-by-Step

September 19, 2024

Upholstering door panels can seem like a daunting task, but with the right tools and approach, it can be done without a single stitch. [More…]

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