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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...]

1971 Ford F100 LS Engine and Suspension Swap Q & A

April 18, 2019

Crown Vic Front-End, Mustang Independent Rear-End, LS Engine Swapped 1971 Ford F100 Questions Answered with Part Numbers. [More…] Also [More...]

The Diesel Weasel Mow-Cart Rat Rod Lawn Mower

November 20, 2018

Canadian road laws inspire Ontario man to build flame-throwing “mow-kart” instead of a full-size rat rod. [More…] Also of [More...]

Engine Building ~ How To Lift, Move and Store an Engine

January 5, 2019

It’s part of engine building; how to lift, move and store your engine with lifting brackets, load levelers, [More...]

1000HP With No Turbo, No Blower and No Nitrous

Mike Finnegan’s Recipe for 1,000HP with No Turbo, No Blower, No Nitrous

September 6, 2019

How to install a new MSD slip collar distributor – this 582ci V8 engine is revved to over [More...]

Factory Five Racing MK4 Cobra Roadster Build + Lessons Learned

April 13, 2019

This video details the typical build sequence of a Factory Five Racing MK4 Cobra kit car from kit delivery [More...]

1967 Chevrolet C10 Truck Build with Air Ride

December 3, 2018

This Truck was abandoned for 15 years until it was sold for $100 to a talented builder who transformed [More...]

How To Choose And Use Automotive Hardline

November 3, 2018

Hardline materials each have pros and cons so you’ll need to consider the specific application or vehicle system [More...]

Understanding Radiators and Intercoolers

September 3, 2016

The fluid is moved in a closed system that goes from the radiator to the engine. Here it [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...]

Junk Yard Tour ~ Martell's Salvage, North Dakota

Martell’s Salvage has 1,000s of Project Cars and Trucks For Sale in ND

October 15, 2020

Martell’s Salvage has more than 4,000 vehicles on hand, the bulk of which are fully restorable project vehicles. Take [More...]

Shaved Fuel Filler Door Done The Easy Way

How To Shave a Gas Tank Filler Door The Easy (or Brilliant) Way

August 6, 2020

Fitzee’s Fabrications demonstrates a genius approach to a fairly simple task: shaving, or filling, the fuel tank filler door on a Fox Body Mustang example. [More…]

How To Restore Bolt Threads

April 5, 2019

Whether the bolt you’re working with is cross-threaded, has flattened threads, and a replacement bolt is not handy, there is a fix. [More…]

How To Swap an LS Engine Camshaft

November 1, 2018

We explore the process of swapping a camshaft in an LS3 crate motor, highlighting the necessary steps and precautions. [More…]

How To Repair and Restore Vintage Trailer Tail Lights

February 9, 2019

How to repair and restore vintage travel trailer tail lights with VHT Nite Shades Red tail light spray paint and clear lacquer. [More…]

How To Troubleshoot and Fix Common Problems with a Plasma Cutter

How To Troubleshoot and Fix Common Plasma Cutter Problems

December 21, 2018

Scott goes over how to fix problems with a plasma cutter including correct air and power settings, consumable issues and poor technique… [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 Use a Speed Square Like a Boss

December 11, 2018

From Classic Work ~ How to use a speed square like a boss — Standard inches and Metric speed squares covered. [More…]

How To Read a Tire Sidewall ~ DOT Tire Numbering System

Tire Size? How To Read a Tire Sidewall and What it All Means

July 30, 2016

The side of your tire, or tire sidewall, contains everything you need to know about your tire size, rating, and manufacturer. [More…]

How To Install Pinion Shims in your Classic Car

How To Install Pinion Shims on Your Classic Car

March 18, 2020

This how-to shows pinion/axle shim installation on a ’69 Ford Fairlane — the basic principles will work on any solid rear axle vehicle. [More…]

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