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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...]

Richard Petty Tribute Shop Truck Build from Start to Finish

Richard Petty Themed 1970 Dodge Shop Truck Build from Start to Finish

March 12, 2019

Dylan McCool’s 1970 Dodge has been chassis and engine swapped into a Richard Petty themed Shop Truck — Build [More...]

1968 Pontiac Firebird Pro-Touring RestoMod Build

November 15, 2018

This 1968 Pontiac Firebird Pro Touring RestoMod was designed and built to retain its classic looks, but with modern [More...]

Ford Model T – How to Start & How to Drive

May 16, 2018

In this video I demonstrate the Ford Model T’s unusual controls and how they all work, I show [More...]

How To Make a Fan Shroud for Electric Fans with Basic Tools

April 4, 2021

Fitzee’s Fabrications walks you through making a simple aluminum fan shroud for dual electric fans with basic tools. [More...]

Junkyard 1939 Ford Tudor Hot Rod Revival

August 9, 2019

Hopefully, this patina queen 1939 Ford Tudor is going to make a return trip to its last resting place [More...]

1974 Chevy Nova 8 Second Destroked LS Drag Car

$50 Chevy Nova Becomes 8 Second Destroked LS Drag Car on the Cheap

May 2, 2022

YouTube Channel Nivlac57 does a build breakdown on their Twin Turbo Destroked LS swapped 1974 Chevrolet Nova that was [More...]

Understanding Aluminum Heads and Spark Plugs

May 12, 2014

Spark Plug seizure in an aluminum cylinder head is usually caused by improper installation and too much torque. [More...]

Understanding Brake Master Cylinders

May 23, 2016

The master cylinder is a hydraulic pump that supplies hydraulic fluid under pressure to each of the wheels. [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...]

Junkyard Tour of Tellico Mountain Motors in East Tennessee

May 18, 2021

The Hot Rod Hoarder tours 1,000s of cars and trucks hiding in the woods at Tellico Mountain Motorson the [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 Simulate OEM Style Resistance Spot Welds with a MIG Welder

March 15, 2019

Simulating OEM style resistance spot welds using a MIG welder. [More…]

Unlocking the Power of Your Intake Manifold

July 22, 2024

When it comes to turbocharged vehicles, every component plays a crucial role in performance, and the intake manifold is no exception. [More…]

4 Different Ways To Cut and Weld Box Tube Corners

January 28, 2020

Here are several tips from Urchfab on cutting, welding and finishing steel box corners to a seamless finish. [More…]

Tools That Don’t Suck ~ Homemade Pipe Anvil

November 16, 2018

This Pipe Anvil helps you to make radius bends in sheet metal and quickly create parts like transmission tunnels, hot rod hoods, and more. [More…]

How To Fix Sagging Doors in Older Vehicles

April 22, 2019

The most common cause is a set of worn-out door hinge pins and bushings. Here is an affordable way to fix it that won’t take you all day. [More…]

How To Make a Fan Shroud for Electric Fans with Basic Tools

April 4, 2021

Fitzee’s Fabrications walks you through making a simple aluminum fan shroud for dual electric fans with basic tools. [More…]

How To Drive a Ford Model T with Jay Leno’s Garage

October 1, 2025

Jay guides his producer through the Model T’s unusual operating system, which is anything but intuitive by modern standards. [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…]

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