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1969 Ford F100 5.0 Coyote Swap / 6-Speed Project

December 4, 2018

Builder and Owner: Hackster ~ 1969 Ford F100 5.0 Coyote Swap/6-Speed Build Project. [More…] Also of Interest: 1967 Ford [More...]

Driveway Build: 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback

December 1, 2018

Say hello to the most irresponsible financial decision of my entire life, a 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback project. [More…] [More...]

Extreme Widebody 1967 Ford Mustang Meets C5 Corvette Build

February 16, 2019

Mustang Kyle’s ’67 Mustang underwent an extreme widebody modification and now tops a ’99 C5 Corvette with 5.7-liter LS1 [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...]

Size Matters: Stacey David’s Dodge Power Wagon, aka SGT. ROCK

August 11, 2023

Stacey David’s Sgt. Rock truck project emphasizes the delicate balance between legality, safety, and historical homage. [More…] Also of [More...]

1953 Chevrolet 3100 5-Window Chassis/Engine Swap Project

August 27, 2019

This ’53 Chevy 3100 gets turned into a RestoMod, complete with a 1985 Chevy S-10 chassis and a 5.7 [More...]

1953 Chevrolet 3100 Suburban Build

January 1, 2019

Hand Built Cars ~ Sly’s 1953 Chevrolet 3100 Suburban full build album. [More…] Also of Interest: 1948 Chevrolet 3100 [More...]

Harley FatBoy ~ The Ultimate Bobber Build

January 2, 2019

Get nine days of bad ass bobber build and fabrication action crammed into just minutes. [More…] Also of Interest: [More...]

The Insane Build of the C1RS ~ A 1962 Chevrolet Corvette

April 28, 2019

The build snowballed into something akin to a GM-built concept car ~ a modern ’62 Corvette infused with Europeanesque [More...]

Understanding Automatic Transmissions

September 3, 2016

Most vehicles sold in the United States since the 1950s have had automatic transmissions. The vehicle’s gearbox is [More...]

How To Use A Hacksaw and Select the Right Blade

August 11, 2020

A hacksaw is a fine-toothed saw made for cutting metal, plastics and other materials that can’t easily be [More...]

Mark "TheLowLifeCo" Salinas and his Custom '55 Chevy Apache

Mark “TheLowLifeCo” Salinas and his Custom Chevy Apache

March 1, 2020

Mark Salinas’ story of his custom Chevy Apache that started with a ’55 plus scavenged parts and how he [More...]

Barry Weiss’ Cowboy Cadillac

November 29, 2012

Barry Weiss made a fortune selling wholesale produce and feeds his unique car collection, including this ’47 Cadillac, with [More...]

Vintage Car Restoration

July 15, 2009

If you love old cars your not alone. Collectors have breathed new life into these vintage autos by restoring [More...]

The Resurrection of Evel Knievel’s World Famous Mack Truck

December 30, 2023

The resurrection of Evel Knievel’s world-famous Mack show truck, aka “Big Red,” stands as a testament to determination and [More...]

Volkswagen Beetle ~ Everything You Need To Know

February 6, 2018

Volkswagen established a niche with this indestructible, air-cooled flagship car that came to represent peace, love, and forward-thinking. [More...]

Selecting The Right Transmission For Your Project Vehicle

May 23, 2019

Stacey David along with the help of American PowerTrain provides some great tips on choosing the right transmission [More...]

E-Stopp Electric Emergency Brake Kit

October 6, 2018

The E-Stopp Electric Emergency Brake kit replaces traditional foot or hand-operated emergency brake systems in favor of a cleaner look. [More...]

Handmade Vintage Style Side Window Swamp Coolers by Ecophage

July 20, 2021

The Lil’ Swampy swamp cooler is a 7/8ths scale reproduction of old-style window swamp coolers for cars and trucks by [More...]

Classic Studebaker Cars, Trucks and Parts For Sale in Harvard, Nebraska

October 18, 2020

Current Inventory includes Studebaker parts, parts cars and full runners perfect for a classic car restoration, above-average car bodies. [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...]

How to Install a Distributor in a Small Block Chevrolet

How To Install a Distributor in a Small Block Chevy Engine

August 23, 2018

In this video, you’ll learn how to correctly install a distributor in a small block Chevrolet 350 engine. [More…]

Wheels: Measure Twice, Buy Once

June 7, 2018

Learn The Right Way To Measure for Wheel Size Before You Place An Order: Bolt Pattern, Wheel Width, Backspacing… [More…]

How To Turn Pump Gas Into High Octane Race Fuel

December 7, 2018

Race Gas is a fuel concentrate that can be added to pump gas to raise the octane a full 4 points per 2 ounces of mix. [More…]

Five Ways to Improve Handling in an F100

May 3, 2020

We discuss five ways to improve the handling on your Ford F100 truck including polyurethane bushings, sway bars, and Crown Vic swap. [More…]

How To Hand Paint Tailgate Letters – DIY Guide & Video

August 27, 2025

In this step-by-step video, Jack Fleming demonstrates the tools, materials, and methods he personally uses when painting tailgate letters. [More…]

How to Convert Vintage Flourescent Advertising Lights to LED

How To Convert Vintage Fluorescent Advertising Lights to LED

December 5, 2018

Mike goes over the process for converting two old advertising signs that were once lit by ballast style fluorescent lights to LED lights. [More…]

Patch Panel blended Into factory body lines

How To Blend Patch Panels Into Factory Body Lines

June 26, 2020

Matt walks us through the process of blending the body lines at the wheel arch between the patch panel and the original line. [More…]

Old Dog, New Truck ~ Redoing Your Late-Model Truck Interior

March 16, 2021

From new dash, leather bench seat cover to carpet, Stacey shows you what a difference a weekend, some LMC parts and a little effort can make. [More…]

How To Calibrate a Torque Wrench with a $5 Luggage Scale

How To Calibrate a Torque Wrench with a Cheap Luggage Scale

December 18, 2018

Garage Geek clearly demonstrates how to calibrate a torque wrench with an inexpensive $5 luggage scale. [More…]

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