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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...]

1960 Chevrolet Biscayne 6.2L LS9 RestoMod Build

1960 Chevrolet Biscayne LS9 RestoMod Build

September 26, 2019

This stellar 1960 Chevrolet Biscayne gets a Roadster Shop chassis with independent rear suspension and 6.2 Liter LS9 V8 [More...]

Monster Ford 427 Top Oiler Engine Build and Dyno

January 31, 2019

Watch as KT Engine Development builds a monster Ford 427 FE Top Oiler with 498 cubic inches in sleeper [More...]

How To Do A Beautiful, Long-Lasting Engine Paint Job For A Dollar

February 12, 2022

This simple and inexpensive engine paint process is explained step-by-step and achieves great looking and very durable results. [More...]

1949-54 GM Torque Tube to Open Driveshaft Conversion Donor Vehicles

July 10, 2020

The primary complaint about an enclosed torque tube driveline is that there are very limited ratios available for [More...]

1932 Ford Coupe Hot Rod Build

June 4, 2019

1932 Ford Coupe Hot Rod built by the Roadster Shop in Mundelein, Illinois. [More…] Also of Interest: 1932 Ford [More...]

Fast on Wheels 1969 Chevy Camaro Wagon

April 12, 2013

Keith Kaucher is building “what might have been” if the 1969 Chevy Camaro wagon really existed for SEMA 2013. [More...]

Understanding Hot Engine Starts

August 11, 2015

It is usually a cold engine, which is exposed to extreme weather that is difficult to start. However, [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...]

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...]

How To Choose The Right Camshaft

July 12, 2019

Pat Topolinski from Engine Power goes over one of the most discussed topics when it comes to engines: cam selection. Here’s how you can choose the right cam for your application. [More…]

How To Assess an Unfinished Project

April 16, 2019

What happens when you come into an unfinished project vehicle? How do you know what’s sitting in your garage? And how can you find out? [More…]

Lowering a Ford F100 For Under $100

April 24, 2019

Lowering a 1971 Ford F100 truck for less than $100.00 out of pocket including flipping the axle, cutting coils and C-Notching the frame. [More…]

How To Get Perfect Panel Gaps in Doors, Fenders, Hood

December 12, 2018

TC Penick of Bay One Customs shows you his trick to get perfect panel gaps when building or restoring a car or truck. [More…]

How To Beat Any Speeding Ticket During COVID

December 2, 2020

Mark Gold, founder of The Ticket Clinic fights speeding tickets for everyone, but even he sometimes has to fight his own. [More…]

How To Choose The Right Air Compressor For Your Automotive Workshop

April 2, 2021

There are four major specifications you’ll need to decide on: pump configuration, tank size, output, and electrical requirements. [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 and noise in the vehicle. [More…]

How To Cut Your Long Bed to a Short Bed in a Weekend

October 26, 2019

How to cut your Ford F100 long bed to short bed in a weekend DIY project ~ Two-Part video details cutting frame and bed. [More…]

DIY Carpet Installation in a Classic Chevy / GMC Truck

DIY Carpet and Sound Deadening Installation in a Classic Truck

November 29, 2018

Installing new carpet, sound deadener, and jute padding is an easy DIY weekend job that’ll quickly freshen up the interior of your truck. [More…]

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