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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...]

Ford F250 Super Duty Cummins Turbo Diesel Build

November 7, 2018

1970 Ford F250 Super Duty Cummins Turbo Diesel Build by VonWilliam ~ Watch the process from start to finish. [More...]

1955 Chevrolet 5400 COE Ex-Fire Truck

December 10, 2018

Cobblestone Customs built this 1955 Chevrolet 5400 COE Ex-Fire Truck for the SEMA 2018 “Battle of the Builders”. [More…] [More...]

1965 Chevrolet C10 RideTech Air Suspension Install

November 29, 2018

Johnny Merder from RideTech installs a complete air ride suspension system on his family-owned 1965 Chevrolet C10 truck. [More...]

How To Make A DIY Pipe Vise

February 7, 2019

Mistry Make Tool demonstrates how to make a very useable heavy-duty 2″ pipe vise from scrap and discards. [More...]

Insane 1 Day 1967 Mustang LS Swap at Roadkill Zip Tie Drags

Insane 1 Day 1967 Mustang LS Engine Swap in Zip-Tie Drags Parking Lot

August 15, 2019

A group of friends and strangers donated parts, time, and money to LS swap a ’67 Mustang in a [More...]

Building a 427 Stroker from a Ford Boss 351 Block

November 20, 2019

Building a stroked 427 based on Ford’s new Boss 351 Block and High-Performance parts that produce surprisingly stout horsepower. [More...]

Understanding Power Brakes

July 19, 2016

Power-assisted brakes use the power of the engine and battery to increase the efficiency of the braking system. [More...]

Common V8 Firing Orders, Distributor Locations and Rotation Directions

January 25, 2021

Common Firing Orders. MSD Ignition created this helpful chart that displays many common V8 firing orders and distributor [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...]

Junk Yard Tour ~ Martell's Salvage, North Dakota

Martell’s Salvage has 1,000s of Project Cars and Trucks For Sale in ND

October 15, 2020

Martell’s Salvage has more than 4,000 vehicles on hand, the bulk of which are fully restorable project vehicles. Take [More...]

F100 Crown Vic Front End Swap Step-by-Step

April 8, 2020

The Plan: Get a Crown Vic front-end swap including hooking up the brakes and steering on an F100 truck in a weekend. [More…]

How To Metal Etch and Mark Your Tools

December 14, 2020

How to etch large-sized numbers onto sockets and tools so you can actually see what size they are using a simple battery. [More…]

How To Notch Tube With An Angle Grinder

November 29, 2018

Learn how to notch tube using only an angle grinder. [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…]

Old School Tech ~ How to Drop Early Ford Steering Arms

December 17, 2018

IronTrap Garage shows the “old school” way to drop the steering arms on an original set of Ford spindles. [More…]

How To Install Rear 4-Link Suspension for Air Ride and Coil-overs

May 31, 2018

How to weld-in a 4-link rear suspension system onto any chassis: axle location, Panhard bar fitment, theory and shock absorber angle. [More…]

How To Make an Inexpensive DIY Fab Table

December 6, 2018

Justin demonstrates a very useful design of a fabrication table using inexpensive and strong materials to make a table more versatile for fab. [More…]

How To Cut GM Coil Springs To Drop Your Ride

March 21, 2019

Global West Suspension discusses and offers a tutorial for trimming (or cutting) GM coil springs to lower your vehicle ride height. [More…]

How To Hammer Form a Speed Blister with Simple Hand Tools

November 9, 2018

Learn how to make a “Speed Blister”, a common Hot Rod sheet metal detail for clearance and cool factor, with simple hand tools [More…]

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