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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...]

Roadster Shop 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS RestoMod Build

May 4, 2019

This sleek 1969 Chevy Camaro SS has a 585hp LS3, Roadster Shop FAST TRACK chassis, and a ton of [More...]

1960 Cadillac Coupe de Ville Project Car

1960 Cadillac Coupe De Ville Gets Body Drop and Hydraulics

March 28, 2022

Karl Fisher works the 1960 Cadillac Coupe de Ville with plans to drop the car 2 1/2 inches so [More...]

Using Romex Copper Wire as Brazing Rod

January 17, 2019

Jere Kirkpatrick demonstrates using an oxy/acetylene torch and Romex copper wire as brazing filler rod. [More…] Also of [More...]

How To Detail with Citrus Cleaners

September 12, 2009

Are you amazed at how many specialty cleaners are available to clean your vehicle? Ever wonder what the [More...]

Copperhead 1967 Chevy C10 Street Truck Built from the Frame Up

Building the Copperhead 1967 Chevy C10 Street Truck from the Frame Up

March 6, 2021

Copperhead is a ’67 Chevy C10 build that gets turned into an incredibly fast street truck that looks like [More...]

Build Watch: 1949 GMC Roadster Pickup Project

April 7, 2021

Halfass Kustoms revisits a 1949 GMC Roadster pickup truck build project started some 7+ years ago: “I think it [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 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 Truck Beds For Sale in Harvard, Nebraska

September 9, 2020

Current Inventory includes full beds, parts, and trailer conversions perfect for someone doing a restoration or rat rod project. [More...]

How To Measure, Cut, Fit, and Weld Automotive Patch Panels

March 7, 2021

Lakeside Autobody focuses on measuring, cutting, fitting, and welding homemade, DIY automotive sheet metal patch panels. [More…]

How To Add Juice Brakes To Early Ford Spindles

August 25, 2020

A common upgrade for early hot rodders was juice brakes on Model A’s and 1932-38 Fords. Matt shows how to install Juice brakes on earlier small pattern spindles. [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 Super Clean Your Windshield

September 22, 2019

With this method, the rain beads up and rolls off the windshield leaving great visibility. Bugs and bird poop come off easily… [More…]

Budget LS Engine Build Recipes

February 26, 2019

The Driveway Engineer provides a quick overview of basic, budget-minded builds you can do with your LS Engine build project. [More…]

How To Rebuild a GM 10 Bolt Chevy 8.5″ Rear End

February 20, 2019

Tinman 2 Kustoms shows how to rebuild a 10 bolt Chevy 8.5″ rear axle in the bagged C10 using Yukon Gear & Axle components. [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 test and troubleshoot. [More…]

How To Build a High Performance TH350 or TH400 Transmission

How To Build a High Performance TH350/TH400 Transmission

February 5, 2019

DEBOSS Garage uses his ’67 Pontiac GTO project as an excuse to go over how to build a high performance TH350 or TH400 transmission. [More…]

Engine Turning 101

May 7, 2020

Engine turning, also known as damascening, jeweling, krayling, or swirling, is a quintessential example of high-quality auto metalworking. [More…]

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