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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...]

Deep Drop 1974 Citroen HY Van Build

May 17, 2019

This 1974 Citroën HY Van is full custom and scratch built specifically to house a Mazda RX7 13B Rotary [More...]

2,600HP LS Engine Powered Land Speed Record Crusher Goes 460 MPH

January 16, 2019

BUILD BIOLOGY: What has 2,600 HP and goes 460 MPH? This LS Engine Powered Land Speed Record Crusher. [More…] [More...]

How To Cut, Fit and Shape Automotive Carpet

February 4, 2019

This video demonstrates several techniques to cut, fit and shape the transmission tunnel using non-heat molded automotive carpet. [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 [More...]

1940 Plymouth Coupe Hot Rod Chop Top Kustom Build

March 19, 2019

Brian’s 1940 Plymouth gets a chopped top, shaved drip rails, wipers, antenna, fuel filler… Oh yeah, and a 1964 [More...]

1970 Oldsmobile 442 Build by Hot Rod Factory

June 21, 2019

This 1970 Oldsmobile 442 was worked over by the Hot Rod Factory from the ground up on what was [More...]

How To Calculate Compression Ratio

January 8, 2019

Compression ratio is the maximum volume of the cylinder divided by the minimum volume of the cylinder. Here’s [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...]

Classic Studebaker Cars, Trucks and Parts For Sale in Harvard, Nebraska

October 18, 2020

Current Inventory includes Studebaker parts, parts cars and full runners perfect for a classic car restoration, above-average car bodies. [More...]

LSx Engine Swap Guide ~ The Basics

August 25, 2018

This is an overview of the basics on what it takes to swap an LS engine into an older vehicle not originally designed to accept it. [More…]

The Racecar Twist ~ Join Wires Reliably with No Solder

The Racecar Twist ~ How To Join Wires Reliably Without Solder

April 26, 2019

A quick tech tip for joining two wires together. The advantages of this over crimping or soldering are speed, reliability, and flexibility. [More…]

How To Measure For and Fit Your Tie Rod and Drag Link

January 17, 2022

Joe McCollough shows how to measure your tie rod and drag links. It is the same process when measuring any tie rod kit and steering set up. [More…]

WelderUp’s Steve Darnell on Building Rat Rod Suspension

August 16, 2019

Building Rat Rod Suspension – Steve Darnell of WelderUp shows you all the steps needed to make your own set of Rat Rod Torsion Shocks. [More…]

How To Effectively Test Spark Plug Wires

May 9, 2019

Learn a simple and easy method of testing spark plug wires in order to eliminate them as the cause of poor engine performance. [More…]

How To Get The Most Money When Selling A Used Car

April 6, 2020

Here are some solid tips and tricks from Eastwood for getting the most money possible when selling your used car. [More…]

How To Be Prepared For A Dyno Session And Not Waste Your Money

August 8, 2022

Calvin from YouTube channel Nivlac57, no stranger to dynos, offers 5 tips and tricks that are key to a successful dyno session. [More…]

How To Build a Press Brake

May 6, 2018

A press brake is used to bend plate steel. Daniel shows you how to make a press brake with scrap metal and simple shop tools. [More…]

How To Cut Sheet Metal With Ease ~ Eastwood's Electric Throatless Shear

How To Cut Sheet Metal With Ease ~ Electric Throatless Shear

December 21, 2018

The Eastwood Electric Throatless Shear is a heavy-duty professional quality tool ruggedly designed for many years of reliable service. [More…]

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