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Forgotten ’39 Ford Deluxe Goes From Junkyard To Driving In 25 Minutes

January 26, 2022

Iron Trap Garage finished work on a junkyard found Ford in late 2021, a Ford Deluxe Tudor, and intended [More...]

Bolt-In 9-Inch Rear End Swap for 1988-98 Chevy Trucks

February 16, 2024

This is a game-changing product from Speedway Motors: the bolt-in OBS Chevy 9-inch housing designed specifically for 88-98 GM [More...]

1964 Chevy Chevelle Malibu SS Twin Turbo Build

September 30, 2019

via Hand Built Cars ~ Build photo compilation: 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS Twin Turbo Project by The Roadster [More...]

RolledRunner: Wrecked and Rolled 1969 Plymouth Road Runner Revival

May 20, 2022

Dalton from Pole Barn Garage retrieves and revives a derelict Mopar factory 383/4-speed 1969 Plymouth Road Runner, aka ROLLEDRUNNER. [More...]

One Man, One Truck ~ 1961 Chevrolet Apache K10 Build

April 3, 2019

I am 64 years old and this 1961 Chevrolet Apache K10 project was basically a one-man build. The truck [More...]

Casey Loter’s Tesla Swapped ’58 Chevy Apache

May 29, 2020

Casey Loter and Electric 51 Speed Shop started this Chevy Apache EV as a side build, but a Tesla [More...]

1951 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup ~ 1995 Caprice Classic DIY Chassis Swap

January 4, 2019

The story of Daniel Hammerle’s 1951 Chevrolet 3100 pickup truck and 1995 Caprice Classic chassis swap adventure. [More…] Also [More...]

1976 Ford Bronco Build

August 13, 2019

This build is a frame-up ’76 that I purchased from an individual in Florida that had started his dream [More...]

1965 Ford F100 / Police Interceptor Build

July 8, 2019

Works like a Truck, Rides like a Car ~ Chris Meyer gives you on a look at a1965 Ford [More...]

Understanding Cold Engine Starts

February 18, 2017

Cold weather will come; that’s for sure and inevitable. The trick is to not let cold engines stop [More...]

Automotive Electrical Circuits 101

May 7, 2018

Two Guys Garage co-host Kevin Byrd clearly explains automotive electrical circuits and how they work to power your [More...]

Take a Tour of a Two-Story Spartan Manor Trailer

August 2, 2019

Shirley Wallace’ lived in this two-story Spartan Manor travel trailer from age three until she went off to college [More...]

Brendon Vetuskey in his 1955 Chevy Gasser

A 1955 Chevy Gasser Built by a Hot Wheels Designer

January 27, 2022

Brendon Vetuskey’s 1955 Chevy gasser is a vision from his childhood. Now that its built, it has also become [More...]

Zip-Tie Drags 2020 In a Borrowed Race Truck

Racing the 2020 Roadkill Zip-Tie Drags in a Borrowed Turbo Race Truck

August 14, 2020

This is a BTS tale of two total strangers and one seriously mashed up race truck having a blast [More...]

Project Car Still On Jack Stands? Do This…

August 7, 2024

Feeling stuck and uninspired with your project car? You’re not alone. Here’s what you can do right now to [More...]

How It’s Made ~ Leaf Springs

February 5, 2019

The popular TV show “How It’s Made” takes a look at how leaf springs are made at Eagle [More...]

Automatic vs Manual Transmission ~ Which is Faster in a Drag Race?

August 30, 2019

It’s an age-old question in drag racing: is an automatic faster than a manual transmission? Hoonigan Project Cars [More...]

DeWalt Compatible 20V Lithium-Ion Batteries

Are Cheap Power Tool Batteries Better Than DeWalt 20V Lithium-Ion Batteries?

February 20, 2020

Three DeWalt 20V Lithium-Ion compatible replacement batteries are tested for high and moderate drain performance and cold temp performance. [More…] [More...]

4 Budget Dynamat Alternatives for DIY Vehicle Sound Deadening

June 2, 2020

Nothing ruins a sweet ride more than vibrations and doors that rattle. Here’s how to sound deaden and insulate your [More...]

5 Cheap Muscle Cars To Buy In This Insane Project Car Market

April 22, 2022

Tony Angelo from YouTube Channel Stay Tuned tells you something you likely already know — The classic/muscle car/Hot Rod [More...]

Insane Ford Flathead Stash to be Sold-Off!

May 17, 2019

Matt has been helping a local Early Ford guru thin down on his stash of parts, and is readying [More...]

How To Install a Train Horn

January 6, 2018

A full overview and how-to video of installing an air-powered train horn. [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…]

Kustom Painting Made Easy with House of Kolor

September 24, 2018

Jon Kosmoski demonstrates each step of car restoration from paint stripping to base-coat application and final polishing. [More…]

Inexpensive Universal Hot Rod Disc Brake Conversions

May 20, 2020

Dan at DD Speed Shop is putting fresh binders on the ’57 Chevy Bel Air with a Right Stuff Products universal disc brake conversion kit. [More…]

How To Repair a Throttle Cable with a Homemade Tool

How To Repair a Twisted Cable End with a Simple Homemade Tool

August 1, 2019

Repairing a twisted brake or throttle cable with a simple homemade tool in just minutes — Easy and functional. Check it out… [More…]

How To Ensure Clean, Dry, Compressed Air for Painting, Powder Coating and More

How To Ensure Clean, Dry Air for Painting and Powder Coating

November 21, 2018

Scott goes over the Eastwood Complete Filtration System and how to install it to your compressed air system. [More…]

How To Bench Start an Old Hot Rod Motor ~ First Start In Years

September 16, 2020

DD Speed Shop’s Dan acquires and fires a 400 SBC with tunnel ram out of an old Willy’s Gasser, showing you how to bench start an engine. [More…]

How To Install One-Piece Door Glass in 1955-59 Chevy & GMC Trucks

January 4, 2019

How To Install One-Piece Door Glass in 1955-59 Chevrolet and GMC Task Force Series Pickups, Panel Trucks, and Suburbans. [More…]

How to Make a Replacement Tail Light Lens

How To Make a Replacement Automotive Light Lens

January 29, 2019

How to replicate a tail light lens of any car using a Mold star silicone rubber mold and Crystal Clear optically-clear UV resistant resin. [More…]

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