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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...]

Black and White Checkered Flag Shift Knob

Making A Checkered Flag Shift Knob

February 15, 2024

Watch a checkered flag shift knob is made! There’s no CNC machine or 3D Printer here, just some epoxy, [More...]

DD Speed Shop’s ’57 Chevy Bel Air Giveaway Gets Interior and Exhaust

July 26, 2020

The DD Speed Shop Giveaway ’57 Bel Air is getting FiTech EFI, Flowmaster Series 40’s, electric exhaust cutouts, and [More...]

The Importance of Torquing Lug Nuts / Lug Bolts

How To Properly Torque Wheel Lug Nuts/Lug Bolts

June 15, 2017

Torquing lug nuts to the right torque and in the correct torque sequence is critical. Learn how to [More...]

How To Rebuild Brake Cylinders

August 8, 2014

Rebuild Brake Cylinders Without Expensive Tools ~ Wheel cylinders should be dismantled and examined each time the brake [More...]

Mopar Madness ~ Hot Rodding a Naturally Aspirated Slant Six

November 5, 2019

How fast can Uncle Tony go with a naturally aspirated slant six? Here’s a look at the lightweight Mopar [More...]

1968 Chevrolet C10 AccuAir Air Ride Project

April 10, 2019

1968 Chevrolet C10 AccuAir Air Ride Project dubbed Tiffany ~ Original Texas SWB Truck with 53,000 miles on the [More...]

Understanding Manual Clutches

September 9, 2017

What is a clutch and how does it work? We explain how a clutch works and how it [More...]

Take A Few Extra Minutes and Do Things Right

April 16, 2019

Stacey David talks about doing things right the first time and not settling for “it works OK” — [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...]

Classic BIG Trucks For Sale in Harvard, Nebraska

September 16, 2020

Parts trucks and full runners perfect for someone doing a “big Truck” build, above-average cabs perfect for “big short [More...]

How To Repair a Sagging Headliner

February 15, 2019

Sweet Project Cars demonstrates how to fix a sagging headliner. This method works every time and will hold the liner up for years. [More…]

How To Fit, Prep, Stain, and Seal (Clear Coat) Classic Truck Bed Wood

March 25, 2021

Seasoned Classic Truck builder Dave Welch shares his experience in Bed Wood preparation, staining, and sealing (clear coat). [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 Make Your Own Rust Penetrant at Home

September 20, 2017

We’ve stumbled upon a simple rust penetrant solution that will make getting your stuck nuts and bolts off easier than ever before. [More…]

How To Keep Cooling (and Other) Systems Running After Power Is Off

March 23, 2022

See how the MSD’s Solid State Relay was used with a time-delay relay to keep engine cooling fans running after the engine is shut off. [More…]

How To Wire Dual Electric Cooling Fans

October 5, 2018

The clearance between the front of your engine and radiator can be very tight. Dual electric fans could be the solution to your cooling issues. [More…]

Aerosol Spray Paint Myths and Misconceptions

February 19, 2019

This is a quick video about some common aerosol spray painting myths, misconceptions, and frequently asked questions. [More…]

Planishing Hammer Basics with Ron Covell

November 9, 2018

Master Metalworker Ron Covell explains the Planishing Hammer and demonstrates its use and basic techniques. [More…]

How To Build Your Project Car Engine On A Budget

November 13, 2019

It’s done. You’ve pulled the trigger on that project car or truck and dragged it home. Here’s what you can get done with a budget from $50 to $2,500. [More…]

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