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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...]

Street Rodder Road Tour 1951 Ford Build

July 15, 2013

Street Rodder Magazine taps Honest Charley Garage to build their flagship car for the 2013 Street Rodder Road Tour. [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...]

How To Build a Custom Steering Column Drop

November 19, 2018

Matt makes a custom steering column brace/drop for a cowl steering setup. [More…] Also of Interest: How To [More...]

How To Repair Rusty Floor Cross Members

April 27, 2020

Fitzee’s Fabrications clearly demonstrates how to make and replace rusty floor cross members on a Ford Bronco with [More...]

Rusty to Running: Chevy Stovebolt 6 Engine Rebuild Time-lapse

December 11, 2019

This ’60 Chevy 3600 was pulled from the woods, then gets a 216 Stovebolt engine rebuild. Watch the entire [More...]

Joey Logano & Team Snap-on Build an 800hp Factory Five Hot Rod Truck

August 2, 2019

NASCAR champ Joey Logano joins Snap-on to build a 1935 Factory Five Hot Rod Truck with one of Joey’s [More...]

Understanding Catalytic Converters

August 4, 2015

A catalytic converter is a component found in the exhaust system of a vehicle. The catalytic converter burns [More...]

How To Adjust Hydraulic Valves Right The First Time, Every Time

November 1, 2018

Hydraulic valve adjustment made easy: Here is how to adjust hydraulic valves right the first time, every time. [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...]

GM A-Body Vehicle Inventory at Nobody Else’s Auto in Great Bend, KS

June 29, 2019

This video is a drone flyover of Nobody Else’s Auto LLC GM A-Body Vehicle Inventory with commentary from Chad [More...]

How To Make X Pipes, Y Pipes, H Pipes, and Exhaust Transitions

December 6, 2018

How to make exhaust X Pipes, Y Pipes, H Pipes, Splayed Pipes, and Parallel Pipes, as well as variants of each. [More…]

Butt Welding vs Overlapping Sheet Metal Panels

Butt vs Lap Welding Sheet Metal Panels

February 10, 2019

The Hot Rod Hippie discusses Butt Welding vs Overlapping Sheet Metal Panels on your hot rod or custom vehicle project. [More…]

How To Repair And Straighten Stainless-Steel Trim

How To Straighten and Repair Stainless Steel Trim

December 11, 2018

Stainless trim is common to many cars from the 20s through the 70s; with a little effort, it can be made to look like new again. [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 by listening to it carefully. [More…]

How To Make a Beater Bag ~ Poor Man’s Shot Bag

January 17, 2019

Jere Kirkpatrick shows you how to easily make a Beater Bag (or shot bag, sand bag) for shaping sheet metal for cheap. [More…]

1947-50 Chevrolet & GMC Truck Windshield Installation

1947-50 Chevy & GMC Truck Windshield Installation

January 4, 2019

Precision Rubber demonstrates windshield and gasket installation for 1947, 1948, 1949, and 1950 Chevrolet and GMC pickup trucks. [More…]

Buying Classic Cars ~ How To Do A Field Assessment

August 4, 2019

Learn how to look over a potential Daily-Driver classic car or truck and how to negotiate your best possible deal. [More…]

How To Install An Oil Catch Can

April 10, 2019

There are several designs of oil catch cans. Oil separators are included and are used in line with the PCV system on vehicles so equipped. [More…]

How To Install a LED Headlight Set with Heavy-Duty Headlight Harness

How To Install LED Headlights and Heavy-Duty Harness Set

March 19, 2019

This DIY LED headlight and wiring harness project is a great upgrade that takes just a couple of hours with some basic tools. [More…]

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