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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...]

1973 Chevrolet Nova Damaged in Barn Fire

Spicy Nova ~ Resurrecting a 1973 Chevrolet Nova Barn Fire Survivor

December 11, 2021

Junkyard Digs and Junkyard Mook tag team on resurrecting a 1973 Chevrolet Nova barn fire survivor that lived in [More...]

1936 Ford Rat Rod Truck Build

June 15, 2015

Scott Wilson’s 1936 Ford Rat Rod Truck build photo compilation and subsequent triumphant burnout. [More…] Also of Interest: Blown [More...]

Starter Motor Testing and Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting and Rebuilding or Replacing a Starter Motor

June 21, 2021

Car or truck won’t start? Here’s what the sounds mean, how to troubleshoot and when to rebuild or [More...]

WelderUp’s Steve Darnell on Building Rat Rod Suspension

August 16, 2019

Building Rat Rod Suspension – Steve Darnell of WelderUp shows you all the steps needed to make your [More...]

Reviving a Classic: The Remarkable Transformation of a 1960 El Camino

January 9, 2024

This ’60 El Camino begins with a visionary, Berry Bloomquist, who was a first customer of the restoration shop [More...]

Scott Birdsall Prepares "Old Smokey" for Pikes Peak

Build Biology: How to Build a 1200hp Diesel Pikes Peak Contender

October 16, 2018

Scott Birdsall brings by his twin-turbo 1,200 HP Ford F1, aka “Old Smokey” in this episode of Build Biology. [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...]

Understanding Oxygen Sensors

November 14, 2016

Oxygen sensors are a vital component of a vehicle’s emission system in fuel injected vehicles. All new vehicles [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...]

Project and Part Cars and Trucks For Sale Wichita Kansas

New Arrivals: Ford Chevy GMC Oldsmobile and Studebaker Near Wichita

February 22, 2021

We tour New Arrivals at Rust Rach near Wichita Kansas with 150+ 1930s, 40s, 50s, 60s & 70s projects [More...]

Do It Yourself Wide Whitewall Tires

September 21, 2017

Using a grinder and flapper wheel to work through the outer layer of a tire to expose the illustrious whitewall layer – Be careful… [More…]

How To Identify And Measure Bolts

January 2, 2019

Here’s how you can tell the difference between the grade, thread pitch, diameter, and length of the bolt. [More…]

How To Effectively Test Spark Plug Wires

May 9, 2019

Learn a simple and easy method of testing spark plug wires in order to eliminate them as the cause of poor engine performance. [More…]

Teach Yourself To MIG Weld With This Video

August 18, 2019

There is so much more to welding, but this is without a doubt enough info to get you started MIG welding RIGHT NOW! [More…]

How To Adjust a 700R4 Transmission TV Cable

December 7, 2019

The geometry and tension are absolutely critical for the Throttle Valve (TV) Cable and transmission to be happy. Here’s how to adjust it. [More…]

Motorcycle Gas Tank Painted like Serape Mexican Blanket

Serape Mexican Blanket Candy Paint Tutorial by Time Warp Custom Paint

January 3, 2022

Adam Paul of Time Warp Custom Paint shows you how to paint serape Mexican blanket pattern panel graphics on a Harley Davidson chopper tank. [More…]

Metal Working Tips and Tricks with Matt

November 14, 2018

Matt covers hammer and dolly use, the bulls-eye pick, hand-held planishing hammer, stud gun, and slide hammer, and shrinking disc. [More…]

How To Mix Flat Black or Matte Black Paint

May 21, 2018

In this video we are going to show you how to mix flat or matte black paint when painting a car. [More…]

How To Hot Rod a Vintage GM Straight 6 Engine

April 29, 2018

Everybody knows that the engine is a central key component to ANY Hot Rod project. But is a V8 the only way to go? NO WAY! Stacey David shows you why. [More…]

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