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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...]

1941 Dodge Power Wagon ~ Stacey David’s Sergeant Rock Lives

February 24, 2019

A look back at a kid with a dream. Follow the design and fabrication of Stacey David’s 1941 Dodge [More...]

When Mechanics Lose Their Minds ~ Insane Engine Swaps and Mods

April 30, 2018

Who doesn’t appreciate a well-executed engine swap? But sometimes it seems that even Mechanics lose their minds! [More…] Also [More...]

The Racecar Twist ~ Join Wires Reliably with No Solder

The Racecar Twist ~ How To Join Wires Reliably Without Solder

April 26, 2019

A quick tech tip for joining two wires together. The advantages of this over crimping or soldering are [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 [More...]

Man Builds Street Legal Dream Car from Scrap and Recycled Materials

Man Builds Street Legal Dream Car Out Of Scrap and Recycled Materials

January 18, 2020

Barry Caukill built his dream car, dubbed “Scarlotti”, using a chassis from a car that would have gone to [More...]

1956 Ford COE C-600 Body / Ford E-350 U-Haul Truck Chassis Swap

February 16, 2018

Project: Mount 1956 Ford C-600 COE body on a Craigslist purchased 1990 Ford E-350 with a 7.3 Liter Diesel [More...]

How To Understand, Diagnose and Replace Transmission Mounts

May 10, 2020

A bad transmission mount can prove to be more expensive if not diagnosed through symptoms such as vibration [More...]

What Parts To Keep During A Drivetrain Overhaul

March 31, 2019

Drivetrain overhauls leave you with leftover parts, so what to keep? In short, save everything until your project [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 Trucks Chevrolet GMC Project Vehicles and Cabs

Chevrolet and GMC Project Trucks For Sale in Great Bend, Kansas

August 23, 2020

Nobody Else’s Auto LLC has Chevrolet and GMC projects, build and part donor quality trucks for sale in Great [More...]

Protected and Preserved Patina or Rust Without Clear Coat

How To Protect and Preserve Patina or Rust Without Clear Coat

June 1, 2020

How to protect rust or patina with a formula of boiled linseed oil and mineral spirits that you can mix and apply quickly and easily. [More…]

How to Choose Between Cat-back vs Axle-back vs Muffler Exhaust

March 1, 2019

Differences in design, sound, and performance of Flowmaster muffler, Axle-back, or Cat-Back exhaust system for your vehicle. [More…]

How To Restore Leather Seats In 10 Minutes For Cheap

How To Restore Leather Seats in 10 Minutes on the Cheap

February 14, 2019

How to repair and restore cracked and worn leather seats. This process works every time and works great on all real leather. [More…]

How To Swap a 454 Big Block Chevrolet Cam

December 16, 2018

Richard Holdener swaps a cam in a 454 BBC and shows you the step-by-step instructions so you can swap a Big Block Chevrolet cam yourself. [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 Add Custom Oil Pan Baffles for Performance

Adding Custom Oil Pan Baffles for Performance

January 25, 2021

This DIY How-To is for modifying an oil pan with baffles at home for better oil control on acceleration and deceleration. [More…]

DIY Carburetor to Holley Terminator EFI Conversion

November 26, 2018

Holley Performance Products provided a Terminator EFI setup, which we recently installed in Davin Reckow’s classic 396 big-block Chevelle. [More…]

Tips On Using An Oxy Acetylene Cutting Torch

February 7, 2019

Tommy Boshers goes over how to mount your regulator, how to check for leaks, adjusting the regulator, and checking the tip. [More…]

Tinting Windows ~ DIY Tips and Secrets

October 15, 2017

Window tinting is a relatively difficult endeavor, but with patience and proper coaching, you can achieve your desired results. [More…]

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