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Build Breakdown: Cleetus McFarland's Twin Turbo 427ci Corvette Kart

Build Breakdown: Cleetus McFarland’s Twin Turbo Corvette Kart

June 28, 2018

The Hoonigans at LS Fest West meet Cleetus McFarland and his twin-turbo 427 Corvette death kart, “Leroy The Savage” [More...]

Deep Drop 1974 Citroen HY Van Build

May 17, 2019

This 1974 Citroën HY Van is full custom and scratch built specifically to house a Mazda RX7 13B Rotary [More...]

What is the Best Choice for an Engine Swap? LS vs. Hemi vs. Coyote

October 17, 2023

Explore the history and the pros and cons of LS, Hemi, and Coyote engines, helping you make an informed [More...]

Chopped 1931 Ford Model A Gasser ~ 8 Year Build in 8 Minutes

November 3, 2021

Rick, a fabricator at South Side Sleds Custom Cycles & Hot Rods recollects building his 1931 Ford Model A [More...]

Ford F250 Super Duty Cummins Turbo Diesel Build

November 7, 2018

1970 Ford F250 Super Duty Cummins Turbo Diesel Build by VonWilliam ~ Watch the process from start to finish. [More...]

The Cushman Project ~ 1940’s Cushman Scooter Restoration

August 10, 2019

Matt is determined to reincarnate a 1940s Cushman Scooter into something custom, cool and fast! [More…] Also of Interest: [More...]

840HP Dodge Demon HEMI V-8 Engine Build Time-Lapse

January 24, 2019

Dodge offered up the 840-hp, Hemi V-8 out of a Challenger SRT Demon for Hagerty’s time-lapse treatment, they couldn’t [More...]

1950 Willys Jeepster Full Custom RestoMod Build

August 12, 2019

Divers Street Rods built this very capable 1950 Willys Jeepster that packs Chevrolet 502ci big-block V-8 and 4L85E transmision [More...]

How To Build a Hot Rod Frame from Scratch

October 9, 2023

The Hot Rod Workshop dives into building a hot rod frame from scratch for his Roadster pickup project, taking [More...]

How To Understand, Diagnose and Replace Transmission Mounts

May 10, 2020

A bad transmission mount can prove to be more expensive if not diagnosed through symptoms such as vibration [More...]

How To Understand Wheel Specs

March 8, 2019

Choosing new wheels is an exciting part of a build, but you’ll need the width, bolt pattern, and [More...]

Inventor Builds Steampunk Hot Rod From Scratch

October 1, 2019

The Automatron is a horse-drawn carriage inspired hot rod, boasting a 3.5L supercharged V8 engine with an estimated top [More...]

Mr. Chevy ~ A Period Perfect Chevy Gasser

September 14, 2017

“Mr. Chevy” is a period-perfect example of a 1955 Chevy Hardtop gasser raced from 1968 through 1976 where it [More...]

Wrench Wars Reality TV Car Show with Brother JD

March 9, 2018

Real backyard builders compete for cool prizes, bragging rights and cash for their chosen charities. A celebration of the [More...]

Standing Mile Racing ~ A 2000hp Camaro and an Empty Airfield

August 22, 2019

The guys from Hoonigan heads out to the ECTA standing mile race in Arkansas to see what this series [More...]

Are Performance Air Filters Worth the Extra Cost?

November 21, 2018

Performance air filters claim to increase horsepower and improve acceleration, but do they actually work better? [More…] Also [More...]

Soft vs Stiff Springs ~ What’s The Best Suspension?

July 1, 2020

The purpose of a suspension system is to keep your tires on the ground, so is it better [More...]

Which Step Drill Unibit is Best?

June 15, 2020

Project Farm tests Step Drill Unibits for cutting speed and durability using mild and medium steel, then tests the Top [More...]

1,000 Watt Rust Cleaning Laser Removes Rust Effortlessly

February 19, 2019

Remove rust easily from metals using a 1000 Watt Laser – the dirt layer and any oxides underneath will absorb [More...]

Classic Truck Beds For Sale in Harvard, Nebraska

September 9, 2020

Current Inventory includes full beds, parts, and trailer conversions perfect for someone doing a restoration or rat rod project. [More...]

Tour The Worlds Largest Chevy Corvair Graveyard ~ Corvair Ranch

March 3, 2021

There are over 600 Corvair Cars, Trucks, and Ultravans located on the property and six tractor-trailers full of heavy [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…]

HVLP Paint Spray Gun Basics Explained + How To Setup and Spray

December 7, 2019

Tom Stringham clearly explains HVLP Paint Spray Gun basics, demonstrates tear down and shows how to set up and spray. [More…]

How To Get Perfect Panel Gaps in Doors, Fenders, Hood

December 12, 2018

TC Penick of Bay One Customs shows you his trick to get perfect panel gaps when building or restoring a car or truck. [More…]

How To Cut GM Coil Springs To Drop Your Ride

March 21, 2019

Global West Suspension discusses and offers a tutorial for trimming (or cutting) GM coil springs to lower your vehicle ride height. [More…]

How To Make a Blacksmith’s Anvil from Scratch

Mother of All Shop Tools ~ Making DIY Blacksmith’s Anvil from Scratch

December 8, 2018

A good Blacksmiths Anvil is the mother of all shop tools. Finding an original is hard. Here’s how to make a 100kg/220lbs anvil from scratch. [More…]

How To Remove a Stuck Brake Drum

June 11, 2020

ChrisFix goes through the process step-by-step so that anyone can remove a stuck brake drum. [More…]

How To Cut Sheet Metal With Ease ~ Eastwood's Electric Throatless Shear

How To Cut Sheet Metal With Ease ~ Electric Throatless Shear

December 21, 2018

The Eastwood Electric Throatless Shear is a heavy-duty professional quality tool ruggedly designed for many years of reliable service. [More…]

How To Properly Make a Gasket with RTV

February 20, 2019

Learn how to use RTV to make a rear differential gasket, water-pump gasket, oil pan gasket, thermostat gasket, valve cover gasket. [More…]

How To Set Up and Operate a NOS Nitrous Refill Station

August 5, 2019

Nitrous, it’s one of the cheapest and easiest ways to add horsepower to most any engine. But, refilling your own cylinders, well that can be aggravating as well as time-consuming. [More…]

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