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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...]

1967 VW Type 3 Squareback Gets Mazda Miata Chassis Swap

Frankenwagon ~ 1967 VW Type3 Gets Mazda MX-5 Miata ‘Chassis’ Swap

May 19, 2020

This Old Jalopy presents Project Frankenwagon: A 1967 VW Type 3 Squareback with a 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata chassis [More...]

1954 Chevy Bel Air Restomod Build ~ Supercharged LSX 454

January 23, 2019

This cherry 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air was dropped off at The Roadster Shop to receive an upgrade on essentially [More...]

How To Upgrade To Threaded Engine Block Oil Plugs

January 1, 2019

Oil plug holes in an engine block can become worn out which can lead to leaks and a [More...]

How To Build Custom Headers

November 13, 2018

Intro to the header building process and tools needed. You’ll get tips, tricks, and how-to info that will [More...]

1931 Ford Model A Hot Rod Truck Build

November 12, 2018

Watch as H.A.M.B. member FastMike from Chicago, IL builds his 1931 Ford Model A Hot Rod Pickup Truck. [More…] [More...]

1956 Chevrolet Bel Air LS3 Pro Touring RestoMod Build

November 12, 2018

MetalWorks built this full pro-touring RestoMod ’56 Bel Air for a customer. It features an Art Morrison chassis and GM [More...]

Understanding Performance Brakes

April 18, 2015

Performance brakes are designed to take much more abuse than normal brake components. Here is everything else you [More...]

Understanding Alternators – How To Test and Troubleshoot

July 5, 2017

This alternator works together with the battery to supply power when the vehicle is running. Here’s how to [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 Original Exterior Sun Visors For Sale

Original Exterior Sun Visors For Sale ~ Chevy, Ford, Mercury, Mopar, More

November 20, 2020

Adding sun visors to your vehicle can help you see while driving in bright sunshine or to add that [More...]

How To Weld Steel to Stainless Steel

January 11, 2019

Can you MIG weld Stainless Steel to Mild Steel? The answer is yes. Here is how to weld mild steel to stainless steel. [More…]

1955-1959 Chevrolet & GMC Truck Windshield Gasket Installation

January 4, 2019

Precision shows you how to replace and install windshield and weatherstrip in 1955-1959 Chevrolet & GMC Trucks. [More…]

How To Fix A Leaking GM 12-bolt Rear-end Pinion Seal

June 4, 2019

Does your rear differential leak gear oil everywhere? Do you keep installing a new pinion seal and having the same problem? Here’s the fix. [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…]

Beginner English Wheel Basics ~ Build, Buy or Modify and How To Use

August 9, 2021

Karl Fisher overviews English wheels and shows you how to use an English wheel to Planish, Stretch, and Form sheet metal. [More…]

How To Use A Digital Multimeter

February 19, 2018

The digital multimeter is the go-to tool for electrical problems in a car and is the proper tool to measure voltage, current, and resistance. [More…]

How To Narrow a Ford 8.8 Inch Rearend

November 9, 2018

The Ford 8.8 is cheap to modify and replace parts on. This video covers strip-down, measurements, cutting, and welding a Ford 8.8 rear-end. [More…]

How To Choose a Hot Rod High-Amp Alternator

May 5, 2020

Determining the alternator amperage required is the current draw, plus any future accessories you plan to add. [More…]

How To Shave Door Handles

December 7, 2018

Matt goes over some tips and techiniques he uses when shaving door handles. [More…]

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