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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...]

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...]

How To Mold and Cast Resin Dashboard Knobs — Recreating the Jewelry of the Dashboard

October 5, 2025

This tutorial shows how to mold, cast, and polish your own resin dashboard knobs — authentic reproductions that turn [More...]

1953 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon Restoration Project

September 12, 2019

John Thompson’s 1953 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon restoration project was meticulously executed by Roy Brizio Street Rods… [More…] Also [More...]

Shortened C10 Longbed to Shortbed with No Frame Welding

How To Shorten a C10 Longbed to Shortbed with No Frame Welding

April 1, 2020

Dan at DD Speed Shop has figured out how to shorten a longbed C10 to shortbed without any welding [More...]

How To Make a Custom Roll Pan ~ 1927 Model T Project

April 10, 2020

Dan at DD Speed Shop tackles the last item missing on the 1927 Model T project — the [More...]

How To Build a Hot Rod Frame from Scratch

October 9, 2023

The Hot Rod Workshop dives into building a hot rod frame from scratch for his Roadster pickup project, [More...]

Auto-Crossing Chevrolet C-10 Rebuild

July 29, 2019

Rebuilding an iconic street truck into a turbo-charged beast to debut at Holley’s LS Fest West. [More…] Also of [More...]

1953 GMC Suburban LS Powered Hot Rod Build

February 5, 2019

From Hand Built Cars ~ Jim Stafford’s 1953 GMC Suburban LS Powered Hot Rod Build. [More…] Also of Interest: [More...]

How To Understand Wheel Specs

March 8, 2019

Choosing new wheels is an exciting part of a build, but you’ll need the width, bolt pattern, and [More...]

10 Winter Car Tips and Tricks You Need To Know

February 19, 2021

If you live somewhere that gets snow, this video teaches some helpful tips and tricks I have learned [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...]

Struggling to Move Forward With Your Project Vehicle? This Video Is for You!

December 3, 2024

This video dives into the common hurdles that stall project vehicles and offers practical advice to help you reignite [More...]

Project Car Still On Jack Stands? Do This…

August 7, 2024

Feeling stuck and uninspired with your project car? You’re not alone. Here’s what you can do right now to [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...]

Bud’s Salvage ~ 1930s-70s Parts and Project Cars/Trucks in Oklahoma

March 2, 2022

Mr. Goodpliers tours Bud’s Salvage to check out their inventory of 1930s to 1970s vintage cars and trucks available [More...]

Engine Block and Pistons and Connecting Rod Assembly

Engine Building 101 ~ Installing Pistons and Connecting Rod Assemblies

August 24, 2020

Brian and Mike from Summit Racing take you through the entire process of installing your completed piston, piston ring, and connecting rod assemblies into your engine. [More…]

How To Get a VIN Number and Title For Your New Car Build

July 23, 2024

This is a concise guide on how to get a VIN number and title for a car you’ve either bought or built from scratch. [More…]

How To Choose The Right Paint For Your Project

April 23, 2019

There are several paint systems you can choose from for your project, so here’s how to choose which one is best for you… [More…]

How To Hammer Form a Speed Blister with Simple Hand Tools

November 9, 2018

Learn how to make a “Speed Blister”, a common Hot Rod sheet metal detail for clearance and cool factor, with simple hand tools [More…]

GM LSx Engine Swap ~ Wiring Harness Preparation

August 28, 2018

The idea is to end up with a simplified engine harness that only needs a minimum number of inputs/outputs for a standalone swap. [More…]

How To Remove and Replace U-Joints

June 14, 2016

Here are several simple tips and techniques for successfully installing drive shaft u-joints in your car or truck… [More…]

How To Build A Hot Rod

January 11, 2021

Learn how to build a hot rod with these resources that help facilitate your build from inspiration and planning to build and customization. [More…]

Starter Motor Testing and Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting and Rebuilding or Replacing a Starter Motor

June 21, 2021

Car or truck won’t start? Here’s what the sounds mean, how to troubleshoot and when to rebuild or replace your starter motor. [More…]

How To Color Sand and Buff a Car After a Fresh Paint Job

June 15, 2019

Step-by-Step Color Sanding and Buffing Plus Tips & Tricks – see how to color-sand and buff a fresh paint job to get a mirror finish. [More…]

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