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[ 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
[ October 3, 2025 ] Drag Racing History: The Ultimate Slingshot Dragster Compilation Rides & Roadkillers
[ 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
[ December 3, 2024 ] Struggling to Move Forward With Your Project Vehicle? This Video Is for You! Builds and Examples
[ 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
[ August 26, 2024 ] How To Find Open and Short Circuits Fast How To & DIY
[ 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
[ July 25, 2024 ] The Untold Story of the 427 Super Camaros Rides & Roadkillers
[ July 25, 2024 ] Relics of the Past: The Occoneechee Speedway Hot Rod Lifestyle
[ July 24, 2024 ] How To Select The Right Flowmaster Muffler For Your Vehicle Products & Reviews
[ July 23, 2024 ] How To Get a VIN Number and Title For Your New Car Build How To & DIY

Making a SOLID Angle Grinder Stand

How To Make a SOLID Angle Grinder Stand

January 12, 2019

Barts Metalwork demonstrates the process used to create a simply SOLID grinder stand… [More…]

How To Understand Wheel Specs

How To Understand Wheel Specs

Choosing new wheels is an exciting part of a build, but you’ll need the width, bolt pattern, and offset. Here’s what those numbers mean. [More…]

Steel Knot and Rebar Clove Hitch Knot

How To Tie a Steel Rod in a Knot

September 28, 2022

Here are two examples of how to tie a solid steel rod in a knot which could make a cool shift knob, handle, or other accessory detail. [More…]

How to Make a Custom Fiberglass Dash

How To Update an Old Dated Dashboard with MDF, Fleece, and Fiberglass

David Guyton shows you how to make a custom fiberglass dash (or any other interior parts) for your hot rod or custom car or truck project. [More…]

High-Performance Flathead Ford Engine

How To Build a High-Performance Flathead Ford Engine

Installing camshaft, crankshaft & front cover, piston & rod assembly & installation, pan, valve & head assembly, and engine dyno testing. [More…]

Cooling Systems Components

How To Keep Cooling (and Other) Systems Running After Power Is Off

See how the MSD’s Solid State Relay was used with a time-delay relay to keep engine cooling fans running after the engine is shut off. [More…]

DIY Go Kart Motor

How To Convert a Car Alternator into a Go Kart Motor

November 22, 2019

An automotive alternator can be converted into a powerful hybrid brushless motor in a couple of hours with some know-how and common tools. [More…]

Straighten Brake and Fuel Line Tubing

This Tool is the Easiest Way To Straighten Brake and Fuel Line Tubing

Tubing straighteners are a quick & easy tool to straighten bent or coiled steel, stainless steel, copper & aluminum brake or fuel lines. [More…]

How To Make a Cab Corner Patch Panel

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…]

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