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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...]

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...]

1965 Dodge A100 Pickup Restoration Project

February 8, 2019

Kevin Allen, builder of this handsome 1965 Dodge A100 pickup restoration project is recapped in this compilation. [More…] Also [More...]

Coyote Swap Engines ~ Where To Find and How To Buy

Where To Find and How To Buy Used Coyote Swap Engines or Donor Cars

August 7, 2021

Jason shares some of the things he’s learned about acquiring used Coyote engines for the purpose of engine [More...]

How To Make Custom Flathead Radiator Hoses

How To Make Custom Ford Flathead Radiator Hoses

November 27, 2018

The guys show how they made custom radiator hoses for the sectioned ’32 grill and custom radiator combination. [More…] [More...]

1918 Harley Davidson Cyclecar Build

December 29, 2018

Kris Blake pondered, designed and researched every aspect of this unique cyclecar built by Dan Orabona of Taylar Motorbikes. [More...]

700hp 6.6 liter V8 1952 Volkswagen Beetle

July 12, 2019

Austria’s Hotrod Hangar built this 1952 Volkswagen Beetle equipped with a V8 6.6 liter Chevrolet racing engine with 700 [More...]

Understanding the Iconic HEMI Engine

August 3, 2013

If you are a car fanatic then you probably already know about all the hype that was created [More...]

Understanding Exhaust Systems

March 26, 2017

Exhaust systems are a series of pipes that evacuate spent gases from an engine. Understand the components of [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...]

Chevy, GMC, Dodge, Ford and IH Trucks For Sale in Pella, Iowa

Chevy, GMC, Dodge, Ford, and IH Project Trucks For Sale in Pella, Iowa

September 7, 2020

Doug has managed to keep hundreds of old cars and trucks that are restorable or have very hard to [More...]

How to Wire an LS Engine Harness ~ De-Pinning and Crimping

September 3, 2020

Holley Performance explains which connectors and crimpers you’ll need to build a custom wiring harness for your LS engine project. [More…]

Cheap and Easy Classic Car Door Hinge Rebuild

October 22, 2018

Cheap and easy fix for sagging classic car doors with an inexpensive replacement door hinge pin and bushing kit. [More…]

How To Cut Your Long Bed to a Short Bed in a Weekend

October 26, 2019

How to cut your Ford F100 long bed to short bed in a weekend DIY project ~ Two-Part video details cutting frame and bed. [More…]

How To Quickly Make Custom Gaskets

December 4, 2018

A full set of gaskets was needed for a chainsaw restoration, and a tool already purchased for a different purpose was the perfect solution. [More…]

Spray Paint Tricks for Car Projects

March 11, 2020

How do you get the best results with spray paint? How do you prep for spray paint? How many coats of spray paint do you need on your projects? [More…]

How To Build a High-Performance Flathead Ford Engine

August 7, 2019

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

2-Minute Tech: Custom Motor Mount Considerations

June 2, 2018

There are many factors that affect the location of the motor in a hot rod or custom car or truck chassis: Plan ahead. The tech session produced several points to consider when mounting a motor in a hot rod or custom car or truck project… [More…]

How To Build a Press Brake

May 6, 2018

A press brake is used to bend plate steel. Daniel shows you how to make a press brake with scrap metal and simple shop tools. [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…]

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