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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...]

Joey Logano & Team Snap-on Build an 800hp Factory Five Hot Rod Truck

August 2, 2019

NASCAR champ Joey Logano joins Snap-on to build a 1935 Factory Five Hot Rod Truck with one of Joey’s [More...]

1953 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon Restoration Project

September 12, 2019

John Thompson’s 1953 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon restoration project was meticulously executed by Roy Brizio Street Rods… [More…] Also [More...]

How To Apply Compound, Polish, and Wax by Hand

August 4, 2020

It’s possible to get great results, by hand, with compound, polish or wax as long as you use [More...]

How and Where To Score a Cheap Junkyard Engine

June 12, 2018

A guide to finding junkyard project engine donor vehicles for Chevrolet, Ford, and Mopar hot rods and custom [More...]

1965 Chevy II Nova Surf Wagon RestoMod Build

December 19, 2018

This RestoMod Nova is 16-year old Bridget Kavanaven’s first car built by Detroit Speed and Jet Hot Coatings with [More...]

PunishStang One-Day LS Swapped Mustang Preps For SEMA Show

October 29, 2019

One-Day LS Swapped PunishStang Goes To SEMA Show in Las Vegas thanks to people like Mitchel at Cogswell Marine [More...]

Understanding Fusible Links ~ The One Wire That Will Save Your Car!

August 6, 2020

In an extreme current overload situation, a fusible link is melted, and ensuing spark and fire are contained [More...]

How To Read and Understand Spark Plugs

April 29, 2019

By closely examining the spark plug insulator firing tip color, you can determine a lot about an engine’s [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...]

GM A-Body Vehicle Inventory at Nobody Else’s Auto in Great Bend, KS

June 29, 2019

This video is a drone flyover of Nobody Else’s Auto LLC GM A-Body Vehicle Inventory with commentary from Chad [More...]

LS Swap Essentials: What You Need To Know

October 26, 2018

Chase Christensen takes you through every component and solution that you’ll need to consider when tackling your own LS engine swap. [More…]

How To Mix Automotive Paint Step-by-Step

August 9, 2024

Car painting requires attention to detail, knowledge of the materials, and precise mixing techniques. Here’s everything you need to know. [More…]

How To Cut and Buff a Clear Coat

February 15, 2019

Jeremy goes over how to cut and buff a freshly sprayed clear coat on a vehicle just pulled out of the paint booth. [More…]

How To Plumb LS Engine Steam Lines and Why You Need Them

December 15, 2018

Do I need the steam lines when I do an LS swap? What are the LS steam ports for? Where do I connect the steam lines? [More…]

Metal Forming, Tools and Uses Explained By Gene Winfield

November 9, 2018

The legend — Gene Winfield — gives a metalworking demonstration at the SEMA Show. This is a “must watch” for newbies and veterans alike. [More…]

Bare metal painted to look like bare metal

How To Paint a Bare Metal Effect on Any Surface

March 1, 2021

A concise and easy-to-follow DIY that shows you how to can make any surface; Wood, Plastic, Fiberglass, etc. look like bare metal. [More…]

How To MIG Weld Sheet Metal

May 3, 2018

How To MIG Weld Sheet Metal A two-part sheet metal welding video… [More…]

Car headliner covered with playing cards

Quick and Easy DIY Headliner for Less Than $20

September 28, 2022

DIY Headliner from thrift shop playing cards and miscellaneous adhesives arranged into an alternative headliner in JD’s ’59 Ford. [More…]

3 Simple Rules to Troubleshooting and Fix Anything

May 24, 2019

3 Simple Rules to Troubleshooting Anything: Do the easiest thing first, Don’t rely on the people that tried and failed before, and… [More…]

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