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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...]

Custom Turbo Jaguar Built to Drift

July 15, 2019

This Jaguar is no joke ~ Four doors and 4.2 liters of force-fed British straight-six is that perfect recipe [More...]

The Best Roadkill Builds with Finnegan and Freiburger

September 2, 2018

At Roadkill, not every project comes out perfectly. In fact, most of the time they don’t. Check out some [More...]

Restoration Hack ~ How To Restore Old Chrome

April 1, 2020

This little Restoration Hack is a lifesaver for restoring old chrome or polished metal on those barn finds. [More...]

Gasless Flux Core Welds Before and After

Tips for Setting Up and Using a Self-Shielded Flux Core Welder

June 26, 2023

From polarity to tension and stick-out, we’ll cover the key elements that contribute to successful welding with self-shielded [More...]

Doctor Detroit’s 1951 Mercury Eight Build

August 23, 2019

Doctor Detroit’s 1951 Mercury Eight, Arizona car, two-door, missing the engine and transmission with Before & After Photos… [More…] [More...]

Chevrolet 396 Big Block Engine Rebuild Time-Lapse

November 15, 2020

Hagerty’s 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396 engine is a perfect candidate for their world-famous Redline Rebuild treatment. [More…]

Understanding Fuel Injectors

August 11, 2017

Fuel Injectors have replaced carburetors for fuel delivery. Fuel injectors are part of a computerized system that sprays [More...]

Understanding Cooling Systems

January 14, 2017

It is the job of cooling systems to dissipate heat. This makes the cooling system a quite an [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...]

How To Make Custom Size O-Rings

October 25, 2018

You’ll learn how to measure and cut custom size O-rings using nitrile O-ring cord bonded with Cyanoacrylate adhesive (Super Glue). [More…]

How To Not Destroy Your Engine with Nitrous

April 8, 2021

Engine Masters shows you how you can put nitrous into a stock engine and get serious power added without killing the engine. [More…]

Bodywork, Primer, Pinholes, Guide-Coats, and Sanding with Bad Chad

April 3, 2020

Bad Chad Hiltz explains and demonstrates the basics of bodywork, primer, pinholes, guide-coats, and sanding. [More…]

How To Teardown, Rebuild, and Dyno a Small Block Chevy Engine

May 10, 2019

Pat and Mike tear-down, rebuild, and dyno a small block Chevy engine and end up adding around 60 HP with spare parts. [More…]

How To Swap 454 Big Block Chevrolet Valve Springs

How To Change 454 Big Block Chevrolet Valve Springs

December 16, 2018

Richard Holdener shows step-by-step how to change the valve springs in a 454 Big Block Chevrolet yourself. [More…]

Speed Secrets ~ Getting 500 HP Out of a Small Block Ford

September 17, 2019

Richard Holdener explains the exact formula to get your Small Block Ford to reach 500-horsepower. [More…]

Good, Fast Rust - A Step-by-Step Process

A Step-by-Step Process To Rust Metal Fast

September 20, 2017

How to rust metal fast with supplies you likely already have on hand such as baking soda, bleach, alcohol/paint thinner, salt. [More…]

DIY Tricks For Removing Stubborn or Broken Bolts

December 11, 2018

Davin Reckow is here to show you the tools and techniques you’ll need to get those frustrating bolts out of the way. [More…]

How To Bench Start an Old Hot Rod Motor ~ First Start In Years

September 16, 2020

DD Speed Shop’s Dan acquires and fires a 400 SBC with tunnel ram out of an old Willy’s Gasser, showing you how to bench start an engine. [More…]

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