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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...]

Build Breakdown: Cleetus McFarland's Twin Turbo 427ci Corvette Kart

Build Breakdown: Cleetus McFarland’s Twin Turbo Corvette Kart

June 28, 2018

The Hoonigans at LS Fest West meet Cleetus McFarland and his twin-turbo 427 Corvette death kart, “Leroy The Savage” [More...]

Former Fire Truck: 1952 GMC 9700 7.9L Turbo Diesel Build

November 13, 2018

A former City of Woodstock Pumper #1 fire truck, Bob Ward’s 1952 GMC 9700 is a full size beast [More...]

How To Notch Tube With An Angle Grinder

November 29, 2018

Learn how to notch tube using only an angle grinder. [More…] Also of Interest: 7 DIY Angle Grinder [More...]

Slap Shift Side Detent Shifter for GM TH200, TH250, TH350, and TH400

November 10, 2021

This Side Detent Shifter is perfect for your GM Turbo-Hydramatic-equipped project and mounts solidly to your transmission tunnel. [More...]

1953 Ford F100 Custom Boss 302 RestoMod Build

March 30, 2019

Watch how the Classic Car Studio mechanics transform a 1953 Ford F-100 from a farmland hauler to an ass-hauling [More...]

1969 Hurst Oldsmobile 442 H/O Frame-Off Restoration Project

August 21, 2019

Masi’s Muscle Car Garage skillfully executed a frame-off restoration on this numbers matching factory original Hurst Olds 442 H/O. [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...]

How To Install and Shim a Starter

January 22, 2019

Is your starter gear not engaging, grinding, or kicking out? Here’s how to properly shim a starter and [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...]

Chevy, GMC, Dodge, Ford and IH Trucks For Sale in Pella, Iowa

Chevy, GMC, Dodge, Ford, and IH Project Trucks For Sale in Pella, Iowa

September 7, 2020

Doug has managed to keep hundreds of old cars and trucks that are restorable or have very hard to [More...]

DIY 1970-81 Firebird and Camaro Suspension Rebuild

April 26, 2020

Jon at Mad Scientist Garage demonstrates a complete rebuild of this ’75 Firebird suspension using simple hand tools in a single weekend. [More…]

How To Remove Mill Scale

January 12, 2021

You need to remove mill scale prior to welding. Mill scale is a pain to get off without impacting the material beneath it. [More…]

How To Make A Battery Tray With Simple Tools

May 10, 2021

Fitzee’s Fabrications demonstrates how to make a battery tray with recycled metal and simple tools and a no-nonsense approach. [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…]

Built. Not Bought ~ Creative Engine Crafting The Old School Way

March 10, 2021

Dallas’s 350 Buick Super Stock engine is a throwback to the days of crafting power — rather than just buying it outright. [More…]

How To Identify And Measure Bolts

January 2, 2019

Here’s how you can tell the difference between the grade, thread pitch, diameter, and length of the bolt. [More…]

How To Make a Model A Cowl Panel

November 11, 2018

Matt shows how to make and bead roll a full replacement cowl panel for the 1930 Model A Roadster project. [More…]

Cleaning off surface rust and polishing a 1963 Oldsmobile 98

How To Remove Surface Rust from a Classic Car

December 16, 2018

Removing and cleaning off surface rust and polishing a 1963 Oldsmobile 98 with Scotchbrite and CLR. [More…]

DIY Tips for Running, Flaring, and Bending Brake Lines

January 8, 2019

Running brake lines, flaring brake lines, and bending brake lines can be a pain, so here are some tips and tricks to make it less painful. [More…]

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