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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...]

1967 Pontiac GTO RestoMod ~ 5 Years in 15 Minutes

September 8, 2019

This classic ’67 Pontiac GTO was acquired as an unfinished project. The previous owner had already disassembled it, and [More...]

Hemi Powered 1952 International Pickup Chassis Swap

Chassis Swapping A 1952 International Pickup with an ’05 Hemi Durango

March 8, 2022

A 1952 International Harvester L-120 Pickup gets chassis swapped with a 2005 5.7L Hemi Magnum-powered 2WD Dodge Durango with [More...]

How To Build Custom Headers

November 13, 2018

Intro to the header building process and tools needed. You’ll get tips, tricks, and how-to info that will [More...]

How To Choose a Fuel Pressure Regulator for Carbureted Vehicles

September 6, 2019

When choosing a fuel pressure regulator for your ride, you need to take into consideration several factors. The [More...]

The Salvation of a 1959 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible

June 16, 2014

Everyone wants a GT Mustang, ’67 GTO, or a late 60’s or early 70s Chevelle SS. But for Bill [More...]

Worst GTO Ever: The Holey Goat 1970 GTO Build Saga in Under 1 Hour

April 6, 2022

The Full Holey Goat Build Saga from the Road Trip to get the car, through the Full Build, and [More...]

Understanding Tie Rods

September 30, 2016

Tie rods are slender structural rods used as a tie and capable of carrying tensile loads only and [More...]

Using Your Ears to Assess Engine Condition: Old-School Techniques

July 13, 2019

Uncle Tony offers up two quick and easy ways to tell what’s going on inside the engine just [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...]

Classic Cars and Trucks For Sale ~ Harvard, Nebraska

Classic Project Cars, Trucks, and Donor Vehicles For Sale in Harvard, NE

November 2, 2018

Zack at Rudy’s Classic Auto & Chop Shop has provided an updated inventory video showing the vast number of Classic [More...]

How To Remove Stains From Carpet or Cloth ~ For Car or Home

March 5, 2019

How to Remove nasty stains in your automotive carpet or cloth seating. With this special mix, the stains will come right out. [More…]

What to Look for in a Salvage Yard Engine or Transmission

December 5, 2018

Purchasing a salvage engine or transmission can save you a lot of money. Here’s how to make sure you don’t bring home a turd or money pit. [More…]

How To Weld Common Joints Using Flux Core Wire MIG Welder

How To Weld Common Joints Using A Flux Core Wire MIG Welder

December 17, 2018

Welding common joints using a flux core MIG welder – introduces you to the types of welds involved, and demonstrates how they are produced. [More…]

How To Use Automotive Body Filler

May 13, 2016

When working with body filler, whatever tools you use, the trick is to not add the last “skim coat ” till you KNOW that it is all you need. [More…]

How To Test and Assess the Health of an Older Engine

April 29, 2019

Any used engine will have some miles on it. Here are a few tests you can run to get a health report on an older engine. [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 swapping. [More…]

How To Measure Differential Pinion Depth

November 22, 2018

How to use a Pinion Depth Checker to measure pinion depth on all stand alone differentials that are not part of a transaxle. [More…]

What Type Of Muffler Should You Go With When Upgrading Your Exhaust?

Upgrading Exhaust ~ What Type Of Muffler Should You Choose?

March 1, 2019

This PowerNation Extra gives you a look at the different kinds of aftermarket mufflers available when you want to upgrade your exhaust system. [More…]

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) or Stick Welding

How To Stick Weld ~ Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Beginner Basics

November 2, 2020

Here’s everything that you need to know when starting out with Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), more commonly known as stick welding. [More…]

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